Resources for Residents Experiencing Flood Damage
With the storms, heavy rain and flooding over the last several days and weeks, we wanted to share resources developed by the Ohio Department of Health and other partners that…
ONEOHIO RECOVERY FOUNDATION LAUNCHES PREGNANCY FOCUSED PHASE OF STATEWIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ON CANNABIS RISKS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 23, 2026 New pregnancy-focused campaign provides trusted, evidence-based information to help women make informed decisions and marks the first phase of a broader statewide education initiative. COLUMBUS,…
Franklin County Public Health Joins Child Safety Partners to Support Franklin County Children’s Services’ UP, UP & AWAY Campaign to Prevent Deadly Childhood Drug Exposures
Little kids don’t know what these drugs can do. But parents and adults do. More than 60,000 children visit emergency rooms across our country each year because of medication poisoning….
CHATs Announce Community Ambassadors
The Creating Healthy Communities Grant is an opportunity that supports community driven initiatives with the intent of creating sustainable changes in policies, places and population health. In 2024, Franklin County Public Health was awarded this grant, allowing for the development of Healthy…
FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF 2026-2030 COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio – In celebration of National Public Health Week, Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) is proud to announce the release of our 2026-2030 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). This comprehensive report demonstrates progress and collective…
Franklin County Public Health Investigating Potential Measles Exposure at Westerville CVS Store
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio – Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) is investigating a confirmed case of measles who visited the CVS Store located at 620 S Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081…
Weather Statement: Schools
Franklin County Public Health is responding to the extreme cold by promoting emergency warming shelters, sharing cold-weather safety information, and working closely with hospitals and emergency services to monitor cold-related…
Radon! What is it?
Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas. It comes from the earth and may enter your home from below the foundation through cracks in the floors, walls, and…
What is Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is big in the news right now, but what is it? And how do you know if you have it? Let’s Learn About Lyme! Lyme disease is an…
ID’ing the ID Team
You may not know it, but whenever diseases strike in Franklin County, we have group of super sleuths that investigate, track and limit their spread… And those folks are members…