Join us for the ACEs, PACEs and Addiction Summit! This Summit will explore the roots of addiction in adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) at both the interpersonal and community level and the role that protective and compensatory experiences (PACEs) play in mitigating the impact of ACEs.

This Summit will feature keynote speaker Dr. Roy Wade of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, as well as many speakers and panelists during our breakout sessions. Come prepared to listen, learn and engage with those in our community who have direct experience with ACEs and PACEs.

This will be a hybrid event - to learn more and to register please visit bit.ly/FCPHaddictionsummit. We hope you will join us, because together we can work to improve the lives of those we serve in our community. ... See more

We’re pleased and honored to observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

In recognizing the strength and resilience of Indigenous People across the country, here are some helpful resources to learn more about the importance of this day:

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day: https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/informational/columbus-day-myths
Introduction to Tribal Nations and the United States: https://www.ncai.org/about-tribes?fbclid=IwAR3Y4igAHD7YIWKBeF2cAwvn8G3PlaI14_zDKb9YT1xDy-7Tqh2x2aN5aDc
White House Proclamation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/10/08/a-proclamation-indigenous-peoples-day-2021/ ... See more

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month.

The back sleep position carries the lowest risk of SIDS and is recommended for all babies, including preterm babies, until they are 1 year old.

#SIDSAwarenessMonth http://bit.ly/2AO7I9J ... See more

🗓Tomorrow we will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Mid-Ohio Foodbank in Grove City from 9 am - 1 pm. We will be offering free vaccines for first, second and Pfizer booster doses.

🚀 Pfizer Booster Details
- An appointment is required through ArmorVax for your booster. You must be 18 years or older. For more details and to see if you qualify for the booster check out our website www.vax2normal.org/vaccine.

💉 1st or 2nd Dose Details
- If you need to get your first or second dose you can just walk-in, no appointment is required.
- Offering $100 gift cards to first doses only (*while supplies last). ... See more

✨While you won't blast off into space for getting the booster dose - it will provide out of this world protection!

So who qualifies for the Pfizer booster dose?
⭐️ People age 65+
⭐️ People age 18+ in long term care settings
⭐️ People age 18-65 with underlying medical conditions
⭐️ People age 18-64 at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting

These recommendations are for individuals who previously received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine primary series. For more information or to schedule an appointment with us for your Pfizer booster visit www.vax2normal.org. ... See more

Happy 15th #WorldRabiesDay! A global health observance to raise awareness about rabies and bring together partners to enhance prevention and control efforts worldwide.

FACT: Did you know that in Ohio you are required to report animal bites within 24 hours to your local health department? Franklin County Residents can report animal bites here: https://bit.ly/3kC1r8r

Visit our website (http://bit.ly/2PYnAfb) or the Rabies Alliance (https://rabiesalliance.org/resources/faqs) to find quick answers to your questions about exposure to rabies, symptoms, prevention and diagnosis. ... See more

Today is World Environmental Health Day 🌎

It's an opportunity to highlight the vital role of Environmental Health professionals. Our Environmental Health workforce guarantee that the environment around us – our homes, workplaces, schools, places we shop and eat and the many other places we go for fun – is safe, hygienic, and healthy.

Today and every day, we're thankful for the work Environmental Health Professionals do to ensure healthier communities around the globe!

For more information about what our Environmental Health Professionals do, visit https://myfcph.org/
#worldenvironmentalhealthday ... See more

We have the best nurses around!

So it was awesome to see our own Nurse Judy get highlighted by her alma mater Chamberlain University. If Judy seems familiar, it's because she was on the front line at our vaccination clinics throughout the year.

She's truly an amazing person, and we're so lucky to have her on our team.

Congratulations Judy! ... See more

🚨RECALL ALERT🚨

There's a recall of the Boppy Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers after they have caused multiple infant deaths.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/The-Boppy-Company-Recalls-Over-3-Million-Original-Newborn-Loungers-Boppy-Preferred-Newborn-Loungers-and-Pottery-Barn-Kids-Boppy-Newborn-Loungers-After-8-Infant-Deaths-Suffocation-Risk ... See more

First session is tomorrow at 1 p.m.!

It’s a "tail" as old as time: Your dog needs a walk!

But do you know a route with plenty of shade? What about the closest water found to keep you both hydrated?

Enter our walking maps!

We go on a walk audit of your neighborhood and create maps that accessible, walkable and connected to nearby parks or community centers.

To schedule a walk audit of your neighborhood, go to: https://form.jotform.com/212446476497164 ... See more

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month everyone!

Find the path to memories you’ll never forget.

Our walking maps help you and your children focus on bonding by putting the best path in the palm of your hand.

FCPH can generate a walking map of your area by going on a walk audit with you. Together, we’ll map out paths that are accessible, walkable and are connected to nearby parks or community centers.

To schedule a walk audit of your neighborhood, go to: https://form.jotform.com/212446476497164 ... See more

Kudos to Franklin County Board of Commissioners for this!

Even if your city doesn’t require it, keep wearing your masks to limit the spread of COVID-19! We hope more of our communities like City of Bexley, Ohio and The City of Whitehall, Ohio adopt masking to keep everyone healthy and safe! ... See more

Which mask do you want to wear?

Cases are rising in our community, but we have the tools to stay healthy and safe. Remember:

🔴 Wear a mask
🔴 Get vaccinated

They're simple, science-backed and the most surefire ways we have to limit the spread.

Stay well everyone! ... See more

COVID-19 doesn't take holidays! Let's keep each other safe this holiday weekend by using those public health measures we know work to help slow the spread. Right now, COVID-19 is ravaging through our communities and hospital capacity is reaching it's limits. Stay safe! ... See more

💜Today is Overdose Awareness Day. This global observance has provided a marked occasion to raise awareness and remember those lost to overdose and aims to eliminate the stigma of a drug-related death. You can make an impact by sharing our overdose prevention work and resources with colleagues, partners, and loved ones. We invite you to help share our message: drug overdose is preventable and recovery is possible. To learn more about what we’re doing visit www.franklincountyrecovers.com.
 
We will be at Kroger (8460 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH  43068) from 1-6 pm passing out Narcan and other resources to those in the community. 💜 ... See more

Tomorrow - August 31, FCPH and Whitehall’s Market on the Green will "Vax to Life."

This fun experience will feature FREE workout classes, DJs, FREE tie-dye (and free blank face masks to tie-dye), FREE vouchers for the farmers’ market items, raffle prizes, a food truck, FREE swag such as fanny packs, reusable water bottles, t-shirts and more! We’ll be vaccinating on-site and offering $100 gift cards for those who get their first-dose.

Market on the Green “Vax to Life” Pop Up Event
Tuesday August 31
3:30 – 6:30 pm
105 Norton Park Drive
Whitehall, Ohio 43213
https://whitehall-oh.us/581/Market-on-the-Green ... See more

It's going to be another hot day! Never leave children, pets or disabled persons in a closed vehicle. Even in cooler temperatures, your vehicle can heat up to dangerous temperatures very quickly. Be sure to keep your car locked while at home so that children don't wander into your car to play. It only takes 10 minutes in a hot car for a child to die. Also, always check your backseat before exiting your vehicle. https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/child-safety ... See more

Stay safe everyone! ☀️https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/extremeheat/index.html

You are not alone.

If you or a loved one need help, please call the Franklin County Suicide Prevention Hotline at 614-221-5445 or text HOME to 741741 for free crisis support. Talking to someone can help. ... See more

If you have to be outdoors today, find a buddy and look after each other to watch for symptoms of heat-related illnesses. Heat-related illnesses are a preventable condition caused by your body overheating usually in high temperatures, high humidity, and during strenuous physical activity. It can impact others with a sensitivity to heat such as the elderly or small children. Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness and requires immediate attention. https://bit.ly/3zj95cD ... See more

Happening this Friday at the Mid-Ohio Foodbank! https://vax2normal.org/vaccine/

We are definitely experiencing the dog 🐶 days of summer! According to the US National Weather Service Wilmington OH, the hot and humid conditions continue this week with Wednesday having the highest heat index. Be sure to take care of yourself if you must be outside. Check on your elderly neighbors and don't forget about your pets! Bring them inside. If that isn't possible, make sure they have plenty of water and shady areas to rest. https://rdcrss.org/3sG3ydC ... See more

Help us clear the air!

Take our survey and tell us your thoughts on tobacco. Your answers will help us gather information on current knowledge about potential problems and solutions: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=4SzFk3UNY0KauZwofiieGBDvWJEwoTNIp8cj6tm4fq5UOFhRTldQTkdINFlHTjg0OFlGSThFWEtOTi4u&wdLOR=c7C629CEF-FD70-4EEC-80A2-64597DF5DC9B ... See more

Third’s the word!

On Monday (August 23rd), we will be offering third Pfizer and Moderna doses to immunocompromised residents of our community who have:

🟢 Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood

🟢 Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system

🟢 Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system

🟢 Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)

🟢 Advanced or untreated HIV infection

🟢 Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response

Schedule your appointment with us today by going to: https://vax2normal.org/vaccine/ ... See more

We support the Governor's request for all schools to reconsider and adopt universal masking policies if they haven't already.

Tomorrow is our last tire turn-in day for the year! Scrap tires hold water making it the perfect environment for mosquitoes to lay their eggs and to hatch. To reduce the mosquito population, a scrap tire turn-in day for residents served by FCPH (excludes the Cities of Columbus and Worthington) is tomorrow, August 14th from 9 a.m. to noon at the Franklin Township Ohio Government Business Office, 2193 Frank Road, Columbus, OH 43223. Limit 10 tires per household. Only passenger vehicle tires without rims will be accepted.

Mosquito larvicide tablets valued around $25 will also be available for free. They can be used to treat rain barrels or other containers of standing water on your property. You do not have to drop off tires to receive the larvicide tablets. One package per family will be given.

Please see our website to learn more about this and other tire-in events.

https://mosquito.myfcph.org/about-mosquitoes/asian-tiger-mosquitoes/ ... See more

It's going to be another hot day. ☀ If you're working outside, drink plenty of water (one cup every 15-20 minutes for moderate activity). Know the signs of heat-related illness and check on coworkers. Workers at greater risk of heat stress include those who are 65 years of age or older, are overweight, have heart disease or high blood pressure, or take medications that may be affected by extreme heat. https://bit.ly/37Eg3wC ... See more

It's going to be another hot day making it easy to experience a heat-related illness. ☀ If you must be outside today or tomorrow, please be careful. Heat indices will be around 100F if storms steer away from you. Also check on family members, seniors and neighbors. Keep pets inside if possible and remember that asphalt and dark pavement can be very hot to your pet’s feet. https://www.ready.gov/heat Ready ... See more

Over 70% of the world’s surface is covered in water, 💦 but only 1% is accessible or usable water (river, lakes and groundwater). Many of these sources are impaired or polluted, which impacts our health and the environment. Here are 8 things you can do at home to protect our water sources.
💧 Wash your car at a car wash
💧 Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway
💧 Don’t use fertilizer made with phosphorus
💧 Don’t flush/unwanted medication down the toilet
💧 Take used oil or antifreeze to a service station or recycling center
💧 Avoid using antibacterial soaps or cleaning products
💧 Use a rain barrel

https://nationalwaterqualitymonth.org/ ... See more

Starting school this year?

We got your immunizations right here!

Get scheduled at one of our Back to School Clinics, happening later this month on:

✏️ August 21st & 30th
✏️ September 11th & 20th

Call (614) 525-3719 or myfcph.org/shots to get scheduled and learn more. ... See more

We need your voice 🗣

Franklin County Public Health is currently working with Central Ohio Hospital Council and Columbus Public Health to draft a joint Community Health Assessment (CHA), to be released in early 2022. An important part of this work is hearing from residents across Franklin County to learn about their experiences in accessing health care and personal perceptions of health and wellness as we determine our priority areas for the next few years.

We would like to invite anyone who lives within our jurisdiction to participate in the forums* to be held across the county:

Northwest Forum (Dublin, Hilliard, Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, Marble Cliff, Norwich Township, Brown Township, Riverlea, Perry Township, Sharon Township, Washington Township) – Saturday, August 7 from 11:00am-12:30pm at Grandview Library

Central/East Forum (Bexley, Whitehall, Reynoldsburg, Truro Township, Pickerington, Brice, Jefferson Township) – Wednesday, August 11 from 5:00-6:30pm at Whitehall Library

Southwest Forum (Grove City, Prairie Township, Franklin Township, Urbancrest, Harrisburg, Valleyview, Pleasant Township, Jackson Township) – Thursday, August 12 from 5:30-7:00pm at Prairie Township Community Center

Each participant will receive a $50 gift card as compensation for their time. If you would like to participate, please contact Olabisi Eddy, Community Engagement and Health Promotion Supervisor, at olabisieddy@franklincountyohio.gov.

*Please note that participants must attend the forum that corresponds with where they reside. ... See more

❗️Universal Mask Advisory❗️

Franklin County is now an area of high transmission of COVID-19. The CDC recommends that everyone (including fully vaccinated individuals) wear a mask in public indoor settings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect others.

While we are not moving in the right direction we have the tools to correct the course. Vaccination is the most important public health action to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Unvaccinated individuals should get vaccinated now as high vaccination coverage will reduce spread of the virus and help prevent new variants from emerging.

We can do this Franklin County. ... See more

Public Health heroes wanted! Come join our team. As a public service agency, we know our greatest assets are the people behind the service. We recognize the value of our employees through competitive pay and an amazing benefit package for staff and their families. Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The FCPH value statement says it all: We serve our communities, our organization, and each other with Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Respect and Humility. https://myfcph.org/resources/careers/ #publichealthjobs #publichealth #nowhiring #hiring ... See more

When our residents need their scheduled immunizations, our nurses put on a clinic!

(Literally)

Sign up for one of our upcoming Childhood and Adult Immunization Clinics to get up-to-date on your shots! We have plenty of openings available!

Schedule at https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/4hnvt7vq/ ... See more

FCPH along with CPH strongly recommends schools follow CDC guidance and adopt universal masking policies for all students, teachers and staff regardless of their vaccination status.

Our fight against COVID-19 is not over. COVID-19 variants have emerged that increase the risk of transmission and result in worsening illness. The Delta variant is rapidly becoming the dominant strain in Ohio. Because the Delta variant spreads so quickly, these strategies to reduce transmission in schools are critically important to protect students, teachers, staff and communities.

FCPH and CPH will continue to work closely with local schools to monitor the situation and provided updated recommendations as appropriate.

#SpreadLoveNotCOVID ... See more

Scrap tires provide the perfect environment for mosquitoes by holding water that is needed for them to lay their eggs and to hatch. To reduce the mosquito population, Franklin County Public Health is holding multiple events to collect scrap tires including one this Saturday (July 24) at the New Albany Public Service Department, 7800 Bevelhymer Road, New Albany 43054. For details about these events, please go to https://mosquito.myfcph.org/about-mosquitoes/asian-tiger-mosquitoes/ ... See more

It was great chatting with Andrew Buck Michael from WSYX ABC 6 this morning at the Franklin County Fair-Hilliard, Ohio about our COVID-19 vaccine booth and we hope to see you, too. We will be at the fair today and Saturday (7/24) from noon to 5 p.m. to answer any questions that you may have and to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. Thanks to our partners at The Breathing Association for their help at our pop-up clinic this week. ... See more

After a year of drastic life changes, COVID-19 practices have become second nature but with cases rising and variants spreading we can't get comfortable. The development of the COVID-19 vaccines did NOT cut corners on testing for safety and efficacy. The vaccines were made using processes that have been developed and tested over many years. Whether it's with us or your local pharmacy - choosing to get vaccinated helps our whole community. Learn more at spreadlovenotcovid.com! ... See more

Heading to the Franklin County fair? We’ll be here on July 19, 21 and 24 from 12-5 pm administering the COVID-19 vaccine! Stop by our booth to chat with us to learn more. Plus additional resources!

The Buzzer Beater Jamboree was BUILT DIFFERENT.

It was a great way to help our residents have fun and talk about the facts around the COVID-19 vaccines.

Thanks to everyone that came and participated, and remember: Spread Love, Not COVID!

(🎥 Canvaas Consulting) ... See more

Having Narcan on hand means you're ready to reverse an opioid overdose. Our community needs more support and less judgment. Get Narcan shipped straight to your door for free by visiting 🔗FranklinCountyRecovers.com. Together we can fight addiction.

#RecoverForLife #FranklinCountyRecovers #addictionisadisease ... See more

Calling all hotshots 🔥

This is your heat check. Are you coming to the Buzzer Beater Jamboree from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, July 10th at 350 N. Cleveland Avenue?

When you pull up, you can expect:

🏀 FREE food from local food trucks Pitabilities and Aloha Aina Columbus
🏀 Student skills competition with trophies for the winners
🏀 Vaccinations (only if you want one!)
🏀 Raffle for a pair ‘South Beach’ LeBron 8's courtesy of Sole Classics
🏀 DJ Giovanni throwing down hot tracks

All are welcome! To participate in the skills challenge, sign up here:
https://www.spreadlovenotcovid.com/

This event has been organized in partnership with City Government of Westerville, Ohio, 270 Hoops and Canvaas Consulting. ... See more

Ready to make a splash on the court?

Show 'em the flick of that wrist at the 2021 Buzzer Beater Jamboree Skills Challenge this Saturday at 350 N. Cleveland Ave. in Westerville from 1-3 p.m.

Here's what to expect at tipoff:

🏀 FREE food from local food trucks Pitabilities and Aloha Aina
🏀 Student skills competition with trophies for the winners
🏀 Vaccinations (only if you want one!)
🏀 Raffle for a fun prize
🏀 DJ Giovanni throwing down hot tracks

All are welcome! To participate in the skills challenge, sign up here:
https://www.spreadlovenotcovid.com/ ... See more

Have skills? Then join the jamboree!

We're proud to host the 2021 Buzzer Beater Jamboree Skills Challenge this Saturday. Here's what you can expect at tipoff:

🏀 FREE food from local food trucks Pitabilities and Aloha Aina
🏀 Student skills competition with trophies for the winners
🏀 Vaccinations (only if you want one!)
🏀 Raffle for a fun prize
🏀 DJ Giovanni throwing down hot tracks

All are welcome! To participate in the skills challenge, sign up here:
https://www.spreadlovenotcovid.com/ ... See more