Proudly Serving the Residents of Highland County, Ohio
The Highland County Health Department has been serving, educating, and protecting the residents of Highland County since 1920. We offer a variety of services and programs for residents, businesses, and communities.
Hillsboro Boil Advisory - 10/28/26
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Hillsboro Boil Advisory - 10/28/26 〰️
A boil advisory is now in effect for part of Hillsboro. It will stay in place until the City of Hillsboro lifts the advisory.
The advisory covers North High Street from Frisch’s north to the city limits. That includes all of Carl Smith and Homestead Avenue, Sherwood Drive, Robin Lane, and Harry Sauner Road from High Street to Kibler Lumber, including Bells Garden.
If your facility had very low water pressure or no water at all, the advisory applies to you too, even if you’re not on that list.
The City of Hillsboro will announce when the boil advisory is lifted. Watch the City of Hillsboro Facebook page and website for that update.
Food Safety Boil Advisory Information: Ohio Department of Health Food Safety Boil Advisory Information
Questions about Measles?
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Measles is a virus that causes high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash that spreads over the body. It is one of the most contagious diseases known. Measles can lead to pneumonia, brain swelling, and death, especially in young children. The MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine prevents it.
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Measles usually starts 7 to 14 days after exposure (sometimes up to 21 days). It often goes in this order:
High fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes.
Tiny white spots inside the mouth, 2–3 days after symptoms start.
A red, blotchy rash that starts at the hairline and spreads down the body, 3–5 days after symptoms start. The fever may spike when the rash appears.
Many illnesses cause fever and rash. Only a doctor and a lab test can tell you for sure if it is measles. If you have these symptoms, especially after being around someone with measles or after travel, call your doctor.
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Measles spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, or breathes. The virus can stay in the air of a room for up to 2 hours after that person leaves, so you can catch it without ever seeing the sick person. Up to 9 out of 10 people who are not protected will get sick if they are around someone with measles.
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Call before you go. Call your doctor, clinic, or emergency room before you arrive so staff can keep others from being exposed. Do not walk into a waiting room without calling first. You can also call the Highland County Health Department at 937-393-1941.
Until you hear back, stay home and away from others, especially babies, pregnant women, and anyone with a weakened immune system.
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From 4 days before the rash appears through 4 days after. That means people often spread measles before they know they have it. If you have measles, the health department will tell you when it is safe to return to work, school, or childcare.
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There is no medicine that cures measles. Doctors treat the symptoms and watch for problems like pneumonia or dehydration. Follow your doctor’s advice.
Programs & Services
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Vital Statistics
Birth and Death Certificates, Burial Permits, and Paternity Affidavits.
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Environmental Health
Oversees licensing and inspections for food safety. Inspects public health nuisances, household sewage systems, private water systems, public swimming pools, campgrounds, manufactured home parks, and schools. Addresses issues related to animal, tick, mosquito, and other vector bites.
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Public Health Nursing
Provide child and adult immunizations, blood pressure screenings, limited laboratory services, Tuberculosis (TB) testing. Responsible for communicable disease monitoring, Children with Medical Handicaps program, community outreach, referrals, and health education.
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Commercial Plumbing
Issues plumbing permits, inspections and inspection results for businesses within the Health Jurisdiction.
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Emergency Preparedness
Tools and resources to prepare, respond, and recover from public health emergencies. Southwest Ohio Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)