Mental health is an essential part of public health—it affects how we feel, think, and act, and can influence how we handle stress, get along with others, and make healthy choices in daily life. Poor mental health can also adversely … Read More
We’re the Guardians of Good Health and we’re here to help make Franklin County safe, clean, and healthy! Read on to meet us and find out how Franklin County Public Health works behind the scenes for you.
Public health is more than just health care. It’s the steps we take to make sure our neighborhoods and environment are free from pollution. It’s making sure our food and water are safe to eat and drink. It’s the relationships … Read More
Even though only a portion of Franklin County will be in the path of totality, our county is a great spot to watch the eclipse on April 8th! What’s the big deal around the eclipse? It’s a rare cosmic … Read More
By Cassie Baker Neybe’s passion has always been helping people—but in 2023, she knew she could do more. Neybe is a Community Health Worker (CHW) with Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services (ETSS) who discovered she could use the power an app … Read More
Franklin County Public Health is proud to announce the release of three Harm Reduction Vending Machines in different areas of Franklin County. These machines make life saving resources available at no cost. “Harm Reduction Vending Machines make resources to prevent … Read More
Franklin County Public Health is disappointed in today’s vote by the Ohio Senate to join the Ohio House in their decision to override Governor DeWine’s veto of HB33 that protected local control of tobacco enforcement policies. Today’s vote has implications … Read More
The Franklin County District Board of Health held a Special Board Meeting today, for a hearing related to conditions at the Galloway Village apartments, located at 99 N. Murray Hill Rd, Columbus, OH 43228. After reviewing thorough and detailed evidence … Read More
Do you qualify for a FREE Healthy Home Assessment? Take advantage of this free program that could help with the health of your home and could include everything from safety improvements to home repair! Basic program eligibility requirements are based … Read More
We are pleased to announce that Franklin County Public Health was selected as a recipient of a 5-year, $3.7 million dollar grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through its National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, … Read More
