Sandusky County Health Department

The Sandusky County Health Department is a local government health agency located in Fremont, Ohio, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since February 25, 2005, with registration valid until November 19, 2025. As a U.S. County Government entity, the department serves Sandusky County and surrounding regions in northwestern Ohio, providing critical public health services and community health interventions. The organization focuses on promoting population health, preventing disease, and supporting community wellness through various targeted programs and strategic initiatives.

Through federal grant awards, the Sandusky County Health Department has implemented numerous public health programs across multiple domains. The department has received significant federal grants from agencies like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), focusing on substance abuse prevention, particularly targeting youth substance use. Notable projects include the "Enhancing Prevention Initiative and Infrastructure Consortium" grant, which aims to prevent vaping, nicotine, and marijuana use among youth ages 9-18 across five counties. Additionally, the department receives sub-grants from the Ohio Department of Health for diverse programs such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), reproductive health and wellness services, vaccination coverage initiatives, tobacco prevention and cessation, safe sleep programs, and public health emergency preparedness. These grants demonstrate the department's comprehensive approach to addressing community health challenges through evidence-based prevention strategies, community engagement, and targeted interventions across nutrition, mental health, substance abuse, and general public health domains.