FCPH Back to School Clinics
FCPH is hosting several Back to School Clinics for the 2025-2026 school year. School age children and their families are welcome to receive low or no-cost immunizations. Appointments are required…
HealthMap2025 is Here!
Introduction to HealthMap 2025 Building on three years of collaborative work, strategic partnership and community engagement, the Central Ohio Hospital Council (COHC), Columbus Public Health (CPH), and Franklin County Public…
Ohio Reports First Human Case of Bird Flu
The Ohio Department of Health is reporting the state’s first probable human case of influenza A(H5), also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu. An adult male…
Health and the Holidays
We are quickly approaching the holiday season, and it can take a toll on your physical and mental health. Several health concerns are prevalent during the holidays and the winter…
National Preparedness Month Wrap-up
September is National Preparedness Month September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign that reminds everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep yourself, your families and your communities safe. As…
Health is Real – A fun and friendly public health podcast!
What’s it about? The Health is Real podcast from Franklin County Public Health is a place to have a real good time discussing real health topics! We chat with subject…
FCPH Learns New Processes to Better Protect Our Communities
FCPH One of 15 Awarded a National Grant for Disease Forecasting and Analytics When diseases strike, it’s important to let our residents know what’s happening, and what could be on…
FCPH International Overdose Awareness Event At Prairie Township Community Center
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 overdose…
Local Climate and Health Surveillance
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…
International Overdose Awareness Events
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…