Franklin County Public Health will recognize International Overdose Awareness Day at the Recover for Life Overdose Awareness event, celebrating resilience and recovery in the community and raising awareness about harm reduction and overdose prevention. This free public event will take … Read More
The Problem Mosquito and tick disease. Asthma. Allergies. These things can’t be measured on a thermometer, but they are vital rates for people to know so they can live a healthy life. They also have historically been tracked at a … Read More
Franklin County Public Health is proud to celebrate International Overdose Awareness Day as a time to raise awareness of substance use disorder, combat stigmatization, promote treatment, celebrate recovery and strengthen our collective efforts to prevent overdose deaths. Throughout the month … Read More
Franklin County Public Health is excited to announce that we are taking applications for free water bottle filling stations to give to community organizations with funding provided through the Ohio Department of Health. Applicants can include schools, government agencies, faith-based … Read More
The heat’s been turned up here in Franklin County. Remember that you can beat the heat and keep those around you safe by: Staying hydrated. Limiting outdoor activities. Limiting heat exposure to pregnant individuals. Checking on your neighbors (especially older … Read More
Nothing is more nutritious or tastes better than your own home-grown produce and herbs! Besides the better flavor, there are other benefits to gardening even if you are more into flowers than veggies! Don’t have a green thumb? We still … Read More
Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) is pleased to announce that we have successfully maintained our national accreditation status through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). By maintaining our accreditation status for another five years, FCPH has demonstrated that it meets … Read More
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month! But many people don’t find out about Lyme Disease until they or someone they know has contracted it. Let’s dive into the facts: What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that … Read More
Franklin County Public Health is pleased to announce Community Voices Coming Together for Suicide Prevention, a powerful event focused on hope, resilience and mental health that will bring together community members, experts, and advocates to share their voices and insights … Read More
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
