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
Not many people know exactly what public health partners do or what services local health departments provide. Our website goes into more details about our services, but we’d like to highlight a few of those services that are either provided … Read More
Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) has been selected as one of eight national grantees by the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map Strategists. The initiative … Read More
WHAT: Franklin County Public Health is giving out free at-home COVID-19 test kits. Free of charge, no forms to fill out, no ID needed. Limit of six per vehicle, as supplies last. WHEN: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from … Read More
Columbus Public Health (CPH) and Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) are investigating a measles outbreak associated with a local child care facility. Currently, there are four confirmed cases, all in unvaccinated children with no travel history. The child care facility … Read More
This month is Health Literacy Month and is the perfect time to raise awareness about why health literacy matters and what we at Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) are doing to improve health literacy in our county. What is Health … Read More
UPDATED AUGUST 25, 2022 Monkeypox Situation As of today, there are 144 cases of Monkeypox (MPX) in Ohio and in the US 16,603 (up from 14,115 last week). There are more than 30 confirmed cases in Columbus. The World Health Organization (WHO) … Read More
UPDATE: September 19, 2022 WIC Baby Formula Shortage FAQ Baby formula shortages have been stressful on parents and caregivers. These shortages, which were caused by supply-chain problems during COVID-19, was made worse by the recent recall of several baby formula … Read More
Henrietta Lacks was an African American woman, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cervical cancer. During her treatment, cancer cells from her tumor were biopsied and found to be the first immortalized cell line. An immortalized cell line … Read More
Whether you are thawing a frozen turkey or storing a fresh one, place it in a shallow pan in the refrigerator to catch any juices that may leak (potentially spreading harmful bacteria). 2 Ways to Thaw Your Turkey Leave the turkey in … Read More
