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
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
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 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
If you’re green with envy, it’s probably because we got to do a Q&A with our Environmental Health Educator Layla where we talked public health, sustainability and more! What makes you feel lucky about working in public health? “I … Read More
Whether it’s four-leaf clovers, grass sprouting from the melting snow or the ability to get back outdoors, March is all about going green! We were lucky to speak with our Sustainability Supervisor Jennie McAdams about public health, sustainability and … Read More
To celebrate Valentine’s Day here at Franklin County Public Health, we decided to talk to some of our staff about what they love about serving our communities! We were lucky to have a heart-to-heart with our Associate Director of Equity … Read More
To celebrate Valentine’s Day here at Franklin County Public Health, we decided to talk to some of our staff about what they love about serving our communities! We were lucky to have a heart-to-heart with Erick from Emergency Preparedness during … Read More
Love is in the air here at Franklin County Public Health, so we decided to talk to some of our staff about what they love about serving our communities! We were lucky to have a heart-to-heart with Emily from Behavioral … Read More
