Ohio Department of Transportation

The Ohio Department of Health works with more than 120 local agencies to protect and improve the health of individuals. It offers flu shots and other vaccines for local public health providers. The department regulates and inspects nursing homes and residential care facilities. The Ohio Department of Health provides programs that focus on abstinence education and adolescent and women s health. The department s newborn screening program identifies newborn babies who may be at risk for some serious health problems. Additionally, its dental sealant program helps protect children s dental health. The department s programs also assist with the recruitment and retention of health care professionals in underserved areas. It is governed by the state of Ohio.

Established in 1912, the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The bureau specializes in providing income benefits to employees who get injured at the workplace. It offers medical insurance programs and compensation benefits. It manages medical claims, initiates coverage and determines premium rates and manual classifications. The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation collects premiums from employers and manages state insurance funds. The bureau also offers safety intervention grant and drug-free workplace programs. It has a safety and hygiene division that specializes in consultation services. In addition, it operates a training center that offers safety-related programs to employers and employees. The bureau organizes various types of events, including seminars and conferences. The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation has provided workers compensation to more than 288,000 employers and has processed over 188,000 new claims. The bureau maintains a location in Canton, Ohio.