Limit your expectation and reduce your stress. Do your holiday expectations resemble something from a Hallmark holiday movie, and end up like National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? If so, it’s possible that your standards may be a tad too high. Give … Read More
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 the month comes to an end, and as we collectively face the impact of Hurricane … Read More
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 matter experts from around central Ohio and offer positive, entertaining, … Read More
When diseases strike, it’s important to let our residents know what’s happening, and what could be on the horizon. That’s why Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) is learning about new and innovative ways to keep our communities safe! In 2024, … 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
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
