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Congratulations to our own Joe Mazzola and Dr. Mysheika Roberts for winning Columbus CEO Executives of the Year!![]()
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From the story: "Mazzola says he never thought he’d be in the public eye as much as he has been in the past 12 months, but he is 'very, very thankful to work in public health' and with his staff in particular."![]()
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And as Joe hints at here, thank you to all of our staff that have worked nights, weekends and made numerous sacrifices to ensure FCPH can tackle this pandemic the best we can. This struggle has needed many hands to keep up the fight, and it's been an honor to do incredible work with the incredible people of this agency.![]()
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Read the story here: www.columbusceo.com/story/business/awards/ceo/2021/02/26/dr-mysheika-roberts-and-joe-mazzola-colu...
Pop open your calendars, because COVID-19 vaccine scheduling is now available!![]()
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Schedule your appointment for next week at bit.ly/vax2normal.![]()
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This clinic will be open to those age 65+ and those with severe congenital, developmental or early onset disorders to receive their first dose.![]()
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**Important – FCPH will have Moderna vaccine so all individuals in the severe congenital, developmental or early onset disorder must be age 18 and older. ![]()
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We're so excited to see you at our clinics!
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We will open scheduling at 10 a.m. tomorrow Friday, February 26th for appointments next week.![]()
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This clinic will be open to those age 65+ and those with severe congenital, developmental or early onset disorders to receive their first dose. Scheduling will take place online only at bit.ly/vax2normal.![]()
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**Important – FCPH will have Moderna vaccine so all individuals in the severe congenital, developmental or early onset disorder must be age 18 and older. ![]()
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We can't wait to see you at our clinic!
Tune in tonight @ 7 pm!There is a lot of information going around now about the COVID-19 vaccine. We want to help separate facts from fear, and are taking part in a community conversation about the vaccine. Please join us this Thursday when our experts will answer your questions on 10TV. Tune in and participate with 10TV or wherever you stream 10TV from 7 p.m. -8 p.m., and move over to 10TV - WBNS’s Facebook page from 8pm-8:30pm to continue the discussion.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Phase 1B ![]()
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We will open scheduling at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow Tuesday, February 23rd for appointments on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week.![]()
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This clinic will be open to those age 65+ and those with severe congenital, developmental or early onset disorders to receive their first dose. Scheduling will take place online only at bit.ly/vax2normal.![]()
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**Important – FCPH will have Moderna vaccine so all individuals in the severe congenital, developmental or early onset disorder must be age 18 and older. ![]()
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We can't wait to see you at our clinic!
Check out this COVID-19 Town Hall for African Americans tonight at 6:30 p.m.!We want to hear from YOU! We’re holding our COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall for African Americans this Monday, February 22 at 6:30 p.m. During the Town Hall, you’ll hear from medical experts, community leaders, and public health professionals. What questions do you have for them regarding the vaccine? Drop them below! ⬇️![]()
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All Town Hall events are open to the public. You can watch them live on our Facebook page, our YouTube page, or at coronavirus.ohio.gov/townhall. Note that questions will be reviewed and moderated.
Black History Month is a time to honor African Americans for their contributions & to remember their struggles for freedom & equality. While much has been done, more work is needed especially when it comes to better health outcomes. ow.ly/AN2K50DF79j
We had a (FCPH) celebrity sighting at our clinic ✨⭐️✨![]()
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Gladys is the grandma of our Assistant Health Commissioner Alex Jones! (pictured)![]()
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Gladys got the vaccine to stay safe and said she couldn’t wait to get back to having her family over for dinner. #vax2normal #staysafe #stayhealthy
Black History Month is vital to public health, and no one knows that better than FCPH Board Member Latisha Chastang.![]()
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“It’s an opportunity to acknowledge the past and present accomplishments of African Americans,” Chastang said. “I reflect on these accomplishments 365 days a year, as it is a part of my foundation and guides my work in the community.”![]()
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Chastang, the first African American woman to serve on the agency’s board, has seen FCPH make strides towards public health equity since she started on the board in 2019. ![]()
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For the past 15 years, Chastang has been with IMPACT Community action. She’s seen IMPACT address the social determinants of health through their many programs and services, such as their rental and mortgage assistance services which stabilize households and help people stay in their homes. She also said they provide services through their workforce development and youth programs, financial education and home weatherization.![]()
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She also acknowledged public health still has a long way to go in achieving health equity.![]()
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“We need to continue conversations in the community and make changes in public policy,” she said. “We can make these changes by building trust with our community. Especially with our African American community and special populations. Many do not come to us in public health because of fear and lack of trust.” ![]()
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“Trust has to be built,” she added.![]()
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Chastang said an important step towards health equity was when the board declared racism as a social determinant of health in May, and was one of the first public health organizations to make this declaration. She also vowed to keep doing everything she could to make health equity a reality. ![]()
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“As a member of the Board of Health, I will continue to lean-in and ask the questions that may be or feel uncomfortable to make sure that there is equity for each and every person in Franklin County,” she said.
All appointments are currently full. Please continue to check our website for updates as we continue to move through the Phases.![]()
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COVID-19 Vaccine [Phase 1B]: Registration is now open for individuals 65+ and those who have a severe congenital, developmental or early onset disorders.![]()
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Register @ bit.ly/vax2normal
FCPH will open scheduling at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow Tuesday, February 16th for appointments on Friday, February 19th. This clinic will be open to those 65 years of age and older and those with severe congenital, developmental or early onset disorder to receive their first dose. See full list of these conditions below. Scheduling will take place online only at bit.ly/vax2normal.![]()
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**Important – FCPH will have Moderna vaccine so all individuals in the severe congenital, developmental or early onset disorder must be age 18 and older. ![]()
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Conditions include sickle cell anemia, down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, people born with severe heart defects [requiring regular specialized medical care], people with severe type 1 diabetes [who have been hospitalized for this in the past year], phenylketonuria (PKU), tay-sachs, and other rare, inherited metabolic disorders, epilepsy with continuing seizures; hydrocephaly; microcephaly, and other severe neurological disorders, turner syndrome, fragile X syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other severe genetic disorders, people with severe asthma, who have been hospitalized for this in the past year, alpha and beta thalassemia, and solid organ transplant candidates and recipients.
Here are some great safety tips from the US National Weather Service Wilmington OH for the impending winter storm. Please stay safe!With a winter storm on the way, it's always a great idea to review some basic safety tips. Keep extra supplies in your vehicle, keep your electronic devices charged, and let us emphasize: in the event of power outages, NEVER run a generator in an enclosed space.
American Heart Month❤️ is observed every February to help motivate Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles to prevent heart disease. Having high blood pressure increases your risk for heart disease as well as other health problems, but there are things that you can do to lower your risk. www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/risk_factors.htm
More people are being vaccinated everyday - do I need to continue to wear a mask?![]()
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Yes! Remember, COVID-19 is still new and we are still learning. While the vaccine is safe and effective we want to continue wearing our mask so that we protect ourselves and others. Because...![]()
➡️ You don't want to be a secret spreader![]()
➡️ It takes time to build immunity if you receive the vaccine![]()
➡️ Mutations and variants![]()
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For more information and FAQ’s visit covid-19.myfcph.org/vaccine/.![]()
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#spreadlovenotcovid
A winter weather advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. for Franklin County.![]()
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Meteorologists are predicting somewhere between 2-4 inches of snow across central Ohio and roads tomorrow morning may be slick.![]()
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Be careful and stay safe everyone!
Great video from City of Dublin, Ohio - Government about the vaccine rollout!
It’s been said vaccines will help us return to normal. But it’s also going to be because of people.![]()
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Specifically: Our people.![]()
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Our nurses and other frontline support staff have given out more than 11,000 doses of vaccine to help keep our community safe, healthy and protected. And they do so at the cost of long hours, working holidays and weekends and disruptions to their own personal lives.![]()
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To these members of our FCPH family, thank you. We love you and you all are the engine moving us forward in this journey.![]()
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We’re honored to work with you, and will not forget your sacrifices or take them for granted ❤️ #vax2normal #nurses #family
It's gameday, and the ways we can tackle COVID-19 are the same:![]()
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🏈 Wear a mask![]()
🏈 Wash your hands![]()
🏈 Keep six feet of distance between you and others in public![]()
🏈 Avoid large gatherings and parties for the game today![]()
🏈 Watch the game with those in your house
As everyone knows, vaccine supply is limited, which is why unfortunately Franklin County Public Health will not be scheduling individuals 65 years of age and older the week of February 8th. ![]()
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Our limited supply will not stop us from helping our community. We will be giving 4,500 vaccinations next week to those we can: Second doses for first responders and frontline workers in Phase 1A and the clients of the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities. We continue to be honored to help these groups get vaccinated.![]()
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We also plan to schedule an extra clinic day next Saturday (Feb. 13th) so we can get as many people through clinic and protected as possible.![]()
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While we are disappointed about the limited supply, there are other local providers continuing to give out first doses. We encourage residents age 65 and older to check the list providers on the ODH website (vaccine.coronavirus.ohio.gov/). We are hopeful vaccine supplies will increase in the coming weeks so we can continue to vaccinate even more of our community!![]()
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To learn more, read our update at: covid-19.myfcph.org/franklin-county-public-health-fcph-covid-19-weekly-status-statement-february-...
📧The registration link for your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be sent directly to the email account you used to register for your first dose. Your second dose may not always be given exactly on the 21/28 day mark but clinics will be scheduled within the week they are due.![]()
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Please remember to bring your CDC COVID-19 vaccination card, as it helps our clinic run more efficiently. For more information about the vaccine visit covid-19.myfcph.org/vaccine/![]()
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#vax2normal
It’s officially Black History Month!![]()
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This month is a great way to remember and celebrate the achievements of Black Americans who have left their mark on history.![]()
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We also want to take this moment to appreciate our Black residents: You’re making history right this second. We salute you and will keep working to make health equity a priority here in our county so you can continue to be trailblazers. #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory
Having NARCAN® on hand means you’re ready to reverse an opioid overdose. Franklin County needs your help to save our residents. Get NARCAN® shipped straight to your door for free by visiting FranklinCountyRecovers.com. Together we can fight addiction.![]()
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#RecoverForLife #FranklinCountyRecovers
Please be careful if you must be out.[10:44 PM] A band of moderate to heavy snow outlined in orange is currently moving northeast into the Columbus metro. Expect rapidly deteriorating road conditions and a quick 1-2 inches of snow.
Looking for a pop-up COVID-19 testing site near you? Go to ow.ly/YV7f50Dg7AH to view testing site locations and dates around our community.
All the steps you are taking to protect yourself and others is working. We need to keep it up by staying home as much as possible, wearing our masks, frequently washing our hands and keeping that social distance from others. We can do this!![]()
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covid-19.myfcph.org/franklin-county-public-health-fcph-covid-19-weekly-status-statement-january-2...
All appointments are currently filled. Check back next week for information on additional appointments.![]()
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Scheduling for 1B is now open!![]()
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If you or a friend/relative are 70 years and older, you can schedule by visiting bit.ly/vax2normal or calling (614) 525-5225. Our hotline will be open from 1-4 pm today.
Special thanks to Norwich Township Fire Department and all of the other fire departments who are working at our COVID vaccination clinics! #partnerships #inthistogether #vax2normal
Curious how to schedule an appointment with us for vaccinations next week? Tomorrow 1/29 we will begin taking appointments to vaccinate individuals 70+ as part of Phase 1B. These vaccinations will take place next week on Thursday 2/4 and Friday 2/5. We have approximately 1,000 doses.![]()
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Appointments can be scheduled starting tomorrow - Friday, January 29 from 1-4 p.m.![]()
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Those who are 70 years and older can schedule their appointment two ways:![]()
✅online at bit.ly/vax2normal [link will be live at 1] or![]()
✅by calling our appointment hotline at 614-525-5225. The hotline will be open from 1 pm – 4 pm on Friday, January 29.![]()
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Good news is there are many locations available to receive the vaccine. Visit coronavirus.ohio.gov to see the full list of providers.
Radon has been found in elevated levels in homes in every state and Ohio is no exception. If you're a homeowner, please have your home tested for #radon. bit.ly/2YmoAQc
Two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine provides the greatest safety and protection. ![]()
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The first shot starts building protection. A second shot a few weeks later is needed to get the most protection the vaccine has to offer.![]()
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You will be notified by email when it is time to schedule your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. It is important we follow the research. It is vital that you schedule your appointment when prompted and get that second dose to be as protected as possible from COVID-19. ![]()
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#vax2normal
He’s served his country and community before and he’s doing it again 🇺🇸![]()
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Richard is not only a World War II veteran, but he was one of our older clinic attendees at 102 years old!![]()
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He’s excited to come back and get his second dose when it’s time.![]()
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Thank you for your service Richard, and it’s an honor to have you helping us #vax2normal
Reminder: Pop-up COVID-19 testing sites are still available. Two are scheduled today (1/23) at the Columbus Academy: 4300 Cherry Bottom Rd, Gahanna and at St. Charles Preparatory School: 2010 E. Broad St, Bexley. Visit ow.ly/YV7f50Dg7AH to see more testing site locations.
Stylish and vaccinated! 👒![]()
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We got to meet Ms. Mildred earlier this week at our phase 1B vaccination site.![]()
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She said common sense was the reason she got her shot and that she looks forward to traveling and going back to church when it’s safe.![]()
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And her sense of style? Her daughter said she was born with it. #covidvaccine #getvaccinated #vax2normal
Franklin County Public Health and Columbus Public Health have extended the Stay at Home Advisory through February 6th.![]()
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For more info, go to covid-19.myfcph.org/stay-at-home-advisory-extended-until-february-6-2021-january-22-2021/Columbus Public Health and Franklin County Public Health have extended the Stay at Home Advisory until February 6, 2021. The Stay at Home Advisory coincides with Governor Mike DeWine’s extension of the statewide curfew announced yesterday.![]()
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Residents are advised to continue to stay at home to the greatest extent possible, and to only leave home to go to work or school or for essential needs such as medical care, groceries, medicine and food pick up.
Great news! Online scheduling for Tier 1B is open right now!![]()
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If you or a friend/relative are 75 years and older, you can schedule by visiting bit.ly/vax2normal.![]()
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We can’t wait to see you at our clinic!
UPDATE: Scheduling is now closed and we will announce when scheduling will resume for individuals age 75 years and older. ![]()
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Scheduling for 1B is now open!![]()
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If you or a friend/relative are 75 years and older, you can schedule by visiting bit.ly/vax2normal or calling (614) 525-5225.
Recovery takes a community, and Franklin County is offering FREE NARCAN® to its residents to help with the journey. ![]()
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You can get NARCAN®, an opioid overdose reversal drug, sent directly to your home by requesting it at FranklinCountyRecovers.com.![]()
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#recoverforlife #franklincountyrecovers
TOMORROW 1/21 we will begin taking appointments to vaccinate individuals 75+ as part of Phase 1B. These vaccinations will take place next week on Monday 1/25 and Tuesday 1/26. We have approximately 1,200 doses.![]()
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Appointments can be scheduled starting tomorrow - Thursday, January 21 at 1 p.m. ![]()
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Those who are 75 years and up can schedule their appointment two ways: ![]()
✅online at bit.ly/vax2normal [link will be live at 1] or ![]()
✅by calling our appointment hotline at 614-525-5225. The hotline will be open from 1 pm – 4 pm on Thursday, January 21.![]()
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Individuals with congenital and early onset health conditions will be notified by Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities [we are not doing these appointments at this time].![]()
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Good news is there are many locations available to receive the vaccine. Visit coronavirus.ohio.gov to see the full list of providers.
FREE TRANSPORTATION TO VACCINATION SITES FOR PHASE 1B![]()
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Franklin County Office on Aging will provide free transportation to older adults age 80 years of age or older in Phase 1B who have scheduled a COVID-19 vaccine appointment this week. To arrange transportation, call (614) 525-6200, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. You must have a vaccine appointment scheduled before calling.
#Radon can enter your home through cracks and holes in the foundation. Prolonged exposure to radon levels above 4 picocuries per liter of air significantly increases the risk of lung cancer, even for nonsmokers. The only way to know if you have high levels of radon in your home is to get your home tested. www.epa.gov/radon/find-radon-test-kit-or-measurement-and-mitigation-professional
UPDATE: The COVID-19 vaccine clinic is no longer taking appointments as all time slots have been filled. Please keep in mind more clinics will be scheduled as vaccine becomes available, and providers, such as pharmacies and healthcare providers, also have a limited amount of vaccine. Please periodically check covid-19.myfcph.org/vaccine/ for updates on upcoming clinics.![]()
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Scheduling for 1B is now open!![]()
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If you or a friend/relative are 80 years and older, you can schedule by visiting bit.ly/vax2normal or calling (614) 525-5225.![]()
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Our scheduling website and call center are experiencing high volumes. Here are some steps you can take and some things to remember:![]()
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1. There are other providers scheduling appointments around the county. You can find them at: vaccine.coronavirus.ohio.gov/?fbclid=IwAR28WDPqawoic8D6IOVlAp-lTDZuVPJGfDs5Hpmd0uoxzJWmWOhni_1L3VA![]()
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2. Scheduling will last until 4 p.m. today.![]()
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3. We will have more clinics for 1B as we get more vaccine.![]()
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This is amazing for our community that so many people are eager to get vaccinated. We only wish that we could get more vaccine. We will continue working as hard as we can for you while we experience this surge in scheduling!
Curious how to schedule an appointment with us for vaccinations next week? Those who are over the age of 80 can begin receiving the vaccination next week. Our supply is limited, so please remain patient as we roll through the phases.![]()
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Always check our website for regular updates: covid-19.myfcph.org/vaccine/
Columbus Public Health (CPH) and Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) will both receive limited doses of COVID-19 vaccine to start vaccinating our seniors 80 years of age and older next week. ![]()
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CPH will only have 600 doses and FCPH only 500 doses to distribute the week of January 18. ![]()
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FCPH’s scheduling is happening tomorrow from 12-4 p.m. During this timeframe, members of group 1B can schedule by calling (614) 525-5225 or by visiting bit.ly/vax2normal.![]()
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We encourage family, friends and neighbors of those 80 years and older to help them find the best location to meet their needs and assist them with getting scheduled. CPH and FCPH encourage eligible residents to check and see if their primary care provider, hospital system, or pharmacy have vaccine and sign up that way if that is a more convenient option. ![]()
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The Ohio Department of Health will maintain a list all providers who received vaccine on their website at coronavirus.ohio.gov/.
Take a listen for an estimated timeline for Phase 1B. We know it is tough, but please stay patient (and kind) as we navigate this journey together.![]()
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When it’s your turn to sign up that will be made available and we will provide timely and regular updates. We would encourage you to help those individuals in your life who qualify and may be confused about the sign up process. For daily updates visit our website covid-19.myfcph.org.
Want a sneak peak of vaccine distribution? 👀![]()
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Here’s some shots...![]()
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Remember, we distribute vaccine by appointment only to Tier 1A currently. But we can’t wait to see more of you when we can! #covidvacccine #stayhealthy #staysafe
We made NARCAN®, the opioid overdose reversal drug, available to all Franklin County residents for free. Visit FranklinCountyRecovers.com to order one and help our community recover from opioid addiction.![]()
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#recoverforlife #franklincountyrecovers
A new year means new hope as we continue to vaccinate and protect our community.![]()
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❗️REMINDER! Hold onto this card for when you return for your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. It will help us run our operation more smoothly and efficiently. Put it somewhere in your house you’ll remember. ![]()
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Remember to Spread Love, Not COVID! 💜
Curious about all of the organizations currently vaccinating those in Phase 1A? We will continue to release additional information as we progress through other phases. Check out our website frequently covid-19.myfcph.org
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