Establishes the Office of Violence Prevention within the Ohio Department of Health to coordinate and fund violence intervention strategies.

The bill creates the Office of Violence Prevention within the Ohio Department of Health. This office will coordinate, support, and fund community and hospital violence intervention strategies aimed at reducing firearm-related injuries and deaths. It will establish regional hubs to link hospitals, community programs, local health departments, and victim services. The office will also develop a statewide data system to track referrals and outcomes, and consult with Medicaid to pursue reimbursement opportunities. The office will publish annual reports on violence trends and program impacts.

Establishes the Office of Violence Prevention within the Ohio Department of Health to coordinate and fund violence intervention strategies.

The bill creates the Office of Violence Prevention within the Ohio Department of Health. This office will coordinate, support, and fund community and hospital violence intervention strategies aimed at reducing firearm-related injuries and deaths. It will establish regional hubs to link hospitals, community programs, local health departments, and victim services. The office will also develop a statewide data system to track referrals and outcomes, and consult with Medicaid to pursue reimbursement opportunities. The office will publish annual reports on violence trends and program impacts.