Columbus Health Department phone, address, certificates, vaccines, WIC, sexual health, records and inspections
People often search for the Columbus Health Department, but the official agency name is Columbus Public Health. It serves Columbus and Worthington residents through clinics, records, certificates, WIC, environmental health, disease reporting and family support programs.
This guide helps you choose the correct official phone number, service page, office, document checklist, complaint route or payment step before you call, visit, order a certificate or report a concern.
Choose the Columbus Public Health service you need
Select your need below. This tool does not book appointments, but it points you toward the right official starting place.
Columbus Public Health lists the main phone as 614-645-7417, email health@columbus.gov, and location 240 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43215. Use service-specific numbers below when possible.
Columbus Health Department quick answer
The official name is Columbus Public Health. The main address is 240 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43215, and the main phone is 614-645-7417.
For birth or death certificates, call 614-645-7331. For WIC, call 614-645-7280. For sexual health and STI clinic appointments, call 614-645-1850. For medical records release forms, call 614-645-2738.
Use Columbus 311 for many city service requests and food business complaints: online 311, email 311@Columbus.gov, or phone 614-645-3111.
Official verification before using this Columbus guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This page was rebuilt from the old Columbus article and official City of Columbus / Columbus Public Health pages for main contact, certificates, immunizations, WIC, sexual health, patient records, food protection, inspection results, illness reporting, healthy moms and babies, and health care resources.
Phone numbers, clinic hours, walk-in rules, certificate fees, immunization clinic capacity, food business plan review timing, WIC eligibility, records forms, public health alerts and payment links can change. Always verify details on the official Columbus.gov page before visiting, paying or relying on a deadline.
What this Columbus Public Health guide covers
Columbus Health Department vs Columbus Public Health
“Columbus Health Department” is the common search term. The official city agency is Columbus Public Health.
This guide is for Columbus, Ohio. It is not for Columbus, Georgia or another city named Columbus. It also does not replace the Ohio Department of Health or Franklin County Public Health. Which office you need depends on your address and service.
| Search term | Correct official route | Use this page? |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Health Department | Columbus Public Health | Yes, for Columbus, Ohio city health services. |
| Ohio Department of Health | State health agency in Columbus | Use our Ohio Department of Health guide for statewide ODH services. |
| Franklin County Health Department | Franklin County Public Health | Use our Franklin County Health Department guide for county-level services outside city routing. |
| Columbus, Georgia health department | Georgia public health/local office | No, this page is for Columbus, Ohio. |
Columbus Public Health phone number directory by service
Use the direct number whenever possible. A certificate request, WIC appointment, vaccine visit, food complaint, sexual health visit or medical record request should not all start with the same phone call.
| Service | Phone or route | Use it for | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Columbus Public Health | 614-645-7417 health@columbus.gov | General public health routing and main office contact. | Exact program, address, deadline, and callback number. |
| Birth and death certificates | 614-645-7331 | Ohio birth/death certificate copies, burial permits, Franklin County corrections and paternity affidavit help. | Full name, event date, Ohio location, record type, payment method, and order method. |
| Immunization clinic questions | 614-645-6881 vaccinehelp@columbus.gov | School shots, regular clinic questions, back-to-school vaccine clinics and vaccine record help. | Vaccine record, ID, insurance card if insured, school form, and guardianship papers if needed. |
| WIC appointments | 614-645-7280 | Finding the closest WIC clinic and appointment help. | Pregnancy/child details, Franklin County residence, income/benefit information, and appointment need. |
| WIC breastfeeding help | 614-645-7065 | Breastfeeding support through WIC. | Baby age, feeding issue, pump question, and safe callback number. |
| Sexual Health & Wellness Center | 614-645-1850 Spanish: 614-645-5907 | STI testing, treatment, HIV PrEP, pregnancy testing, reproductive health, birth control and partner therapy. | Photo ID, insurance card if insured, proof of income if needed, symptoms/exposure date, and privacy needs. |
| Ryan White Program | 614-645-CARE 614-645-2273 | HIV care/support routing listed through the Sexual Health page. | Diagnosis/care question, current provider, insurance status, and contact preference. |
| Medical records | 614-645-2738 | Release of information forms and records held by Columbus Public Health. | Patient name, date of birth, records needed, receiving provider, and signed release form question. |
| Food business office | 614-645-7005 EH@Columbus.gov | Food plan review, food facility licensing and business-office questions. | Business name, address, facility type, application stage, plan review question, and opening date. |
| 311 food complaints | 614-645-3111 311@Columbus.gov | General food business complaints and many city service reports. | Business name, address, date/time, problem observed, illness symptoms if any, and photos if useful. |
| Infectious disease guidance | 614-645-1474, option 2 IDI@Columbus.gov | School, child care, long-term care and infectious disease guidance. | Facility type, disease concern, dates, number affected, and contact person. |
| Home visiting | 614-724-2229 | Healthy moms/babies home visiting support. | Pregnancy stage, child age, ZIP code, insurance/benefit status, and service need. |
| Car seat help | 614-645-7748 | Car seat safety checks and low-cost car seat eligibility. | Franklin County residency, government assistance proof, child age/size, and appointment need. |
Columbus Public Health address, hours and map
The main Columbus Public Health location is 240 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43215. This address is used for many public health services, but not every service is handled the same way.
Vital records, immunizations, sexual health, records, WIC, food business plan review, payments and complaint routes may have different hours, service windows, online steps or appointment expectations.
What to prepare before contacting or visiting Columbus Public Health
Prepare service-specific information before calling. Staff can route you faster when you give the exact request, not just “health department help.”
Columbus birth certificate and death certificate help
Columbus Public Health’s Office of Vital Statistics issues certified copies of Ohio birth and death certificates for events occurring in Ohio from 1908-present. It also handles burial permits, registers births and deaths occurring in Franklin County, helps with Franklin County birth/death certificate corrections and assists with paternity affidavits.
The official certificate fee is listed as $25 per certified copy. Online ordering through the listed online option may add an extra fee. Verify the current fee and service method before ordering.
Estimate basic Columbus certificate copy cost
This estimates only the listed $25 certified copy fee. Online, shipping, correction, legal, or special processing costs may be separate.
One certified copy using the listed $25 Columbus Public Health certificate fee.
Confirm the record is Ohio-based
Columbus Public Health handles Ohio births and deaths from 1908-present. Records before that or outside Ohio require another official route.
Choose order method
Use the official page to choose in-person, mail or online ordering. Check current hours before visiting.
Prepare accurate details
Use full legal name, date, Ohio event location, payment method, mailing address and any correction/paternity details if relevant.
Columbus immunizations, school shots and vaccine clinic help
Columbus Public Health’s Immunization Clinic offers vaccine services for Columbus and Worthington residents. The official page says regular Immunization Clinic hours are walk-in only and the clinic may stop taking patients earlier than posted times if it becomes full.
The page also says events may be held for back-to-school vaccines and that users should bring vaccine record, ID and insurance card if insured. Columbus Public Health does not provide travel immunizations.
| Vaccine need | Best route | What to bring |
|---|---|---|
| Child school vaccines | Immunization Clinic or listed back-to-school clinic dates. | Vaccination record, parent/guardian ID, insurance card if insured, custody papers if needed and school form. |
| Adult vaccines without insurance | Call or check official immunization page for eligibility and vaccine availability. | Photo ID, vaccine history, medical condition notes and payment/eligibility questions. |
| Missing vaccine records | Ask your doctor to fax records to the clinic if needed. | Prior provider info, school records, pharmacy records and vaccine card if available. |
| Travel vaccines | Use a travel clinic or provider; Columbus Public Health says it does not provide travel immunization. | Destination, departure date and vaccine history to your travel provider. |
Columbus WIC appointments, eligibility, nutrition and breastfeeding help
Columbus WIC serves eligible pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age five. The official WIC page says WIC is for people who live in Franklin County, meet income guidelines and are at risk for medical or nutritional problems.
Call 614-645-7280 if you need help contacting your local WIC clinic. For breastfeeding help, call 614-645-7065.
What to bring to a WIC appointment
- Proof of identity for applicant/participant.
- Proof of Franklin County address.
- Proof of income or qualifying program information.
- Pregnancy, infant or child details.
- Any appointment-specific instructions from your clinic.
STI testing, HIV PrEP, pregnancy testing and Sexual Health & Wellness Center
The Sexual Health & Wellness Center serves men, women and teens. Official services include STI testing and treatment, same-day HIV PrEP, reproductive health counseling, well-woman exams, emergency contraception, onsite birth control options and expedited partner therapy.
Appointments are preferred, with limited walk-ins available. Call 614-645-1850 or Spanish line 614-645-5907. The location is listed as Columbus Public Health, second floor, section G2, at 240 Parsons Ave.
Columbus Public Health patient portal, medical records and release forms
Columbus Public Health says its Records Management Office stores medical records for some clients served by Columbus Public Health. The patient portal can be used to message clinics and access available medical records.
For release of information forms, call the Medical Records Office at 614-645-2738. Signed release forms can be returned to Columbus Public Health, Attention: Medical Records, Room 104, 240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, or faxed to 614-645-0048.
Food business licenses, plan review, restaurant inspections and environmental health
The Columbus Food Protection Program licenses and inspects retail food businesses, including restaurants, grocery stores, bars, delis, convenience stores, vending machines, food carts and food sold at fairs and festivals.
For new food businesses, the official page says standard plan review may take up to 30 days after payment and a completed application are received. Expedited review is listed as reviewed within two business days and requires an additional payment of $1,400 with the application and plan review fee.
| Food business need | Official route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| New restaurant or food facility | Food Protection Program plan review. | Starting a Food Business guide, plan review application, payment, menu, equipment, facility details and opening date. |
| Mobile or temporary food license | Mobile/temporary food license application route. | Mobile checklist, commissary details, route/event details, equipment and license question. |
| Opening soon | Contact at least three business days before opening for final inspection. | Approved plans, final inspection readiness, license application and payment. |
| Restaurant inspection result | Official Health Inspection Results search. | Facility name, address, business type and inspection date if known. |
| Food complaint | Columbus 311 for general food business complaints. | Business name, address, date/time, problem details and photos if useful. |
How to report illness, food complaints or communicable disease concerns
Columbus Public Health reviews foodborne illness reports from the community and food business owners. If you think food or drink made you ill, use the official illness report route.
For general food business complaints, the official page routes users to Columbus 311 online, email 311@Columbus.gov, or phone 614-645-3111.
Use the right report type
Use the illness survey if you believe food or drink made you sick. Use 311 for general food business complaints.
Give exact details
Include business name, address, date/time, foods eaten, symptoms, when symptoms started, people affected and medical care if any.
Do not delay medical care
Severe dehydration, bloody diarrhea, high fever, confusion, pregnancy risk, infant illness or emergency symptoms require medical care.
Healthy Moms and Babies, car seats, cribs, home visiting and insurance help
Columbus Public Health provides services to support pregnant women, mothers, families and children. Official Healthy Moms and Babies resources include car seat safety, childbirth and parenting classes, cribs and safe sleep education, home visiting, WIC and suicide prevention resources.
What Columbus Public Health may not be the right office for
Not every Columbus health-related search belongs to Columbus Public Health. Use the correct agency to avoid delays.
What to do if your Columbus Public Health service is not found
Official Columbus Public Health links
Use these official resources for final decisions, live hours, forms, payments, records, certificates, complaints and clinic rules.
Columbus Public Health official pageMain official page for Columbus Public Health services, phone number, email and address. About Public HealthOfficial agency contact details and public health department information. Get a Birth or Death CertificateOfficial certificate ordering details, Ohio record years, fee, address and processing notes. ImmunizationsOfficial vaccine clinic details, what to bring, walk-in capacity warning and children’s vaccine notes. WIC Nutrition ProgramWIC eligibility, services, appointment help, clinic finder and document guidance. Sexual Health and Wellness CenterSTI testing, HIV PrEP, pregnancy testing, birth control, cost notes and appointment phone. Patient Portal and RecordsMedical records, release forms, patient portal and records office contact. Food Protection ProgramFood business licensing, plan review, mobile food operations and business office contact. Health Inspection ResultsOfficial inspection result search for restaurants, pools, spas, campgrounds, solid waste and body art businesses. Report an IllnessOfficial illness reporting, foodborne illness survey, 311 complaint route and infectious disease contacts.Columbus Health Department FAQ
What is the Columbus Health Department phone number?
The official agency is Columbus Public Health. The main phone number is 614-645-7417.
What is the Columbus Public Health address?
The main address is 240 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43215. Always verify the exact service page before visiting.
Is Columbus Health Department the same as Columbus Public Health?
Yes for common search intent. People often type “Columbus Health Department,” but the official city agency name is Columbus Public Health.
How do I get a Columbus birth certificate or death certificate?
Use the Columbus Public Health Office of Vital Statistics. Call 614-645-7331. It issues certified copies of Ohio birth and death certificates from 1908-present.
How much is a birth or death certificate through Columbus Public Health?
The official Columbus certificate page lists certified copies at $25 per certificate. Online ordering may include an additional fee.
Does Columbus Public Health offer immunizations?
Yes. The Immunization Clinic offers vaccine services for Columbus and Worthington residents. Regular hours are walk-in only, and the clinic may stop taking patients early if it becomes full.
What is the Columbus WIC phone number?
Call 614-645-7280 for WIC appointment help or to find the closest clinic. For breastfeeding help, call 614-645-7065.
What is the Columbus STI clinic phone number?
The Sexual Health and Wellness Center phone number is 614-645-1850. Spanish support is listed at 614-645-5907.
How do I request Columbus Public Health medical records?
Call the Medical Records Office at 614-645-2738 for release of information forms. Signed forms may be returned to Medical Records, Room 104, 240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215.
How do I report a food complaint in Columbus?
For general food business complaints, use Columbus 311 online, email 311@Columbus.gov, or call 614-645-3111. If you think food or drink made you ill, use the official illness reporting route.