April is observed as National Minority Health Month to raise awareness about health disparities affecting racial and ethnic minority populations. It was originally a one-week observance established by Dr. Booker T. Washington in April 1915 as the Negro Health Week, … Read More
Did you know that your oral health is connected to you overall health? In-matter-of-fact, your mouth is considered the window into the health of your body, and it can show signs of nutritional deficiencies, general infections or the first … 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
October 7 – 13 has been designated as Stormwater Awareness Week and Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District and communities across central Ohio are urging residents to “Be the Change for Clean Water” and to take action. Common items that … Read More
National Preparedness Month (NPM), recognized each September, provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. This NPM will focus on planning, with an overarching theme: Disasters Happen. Prepare … Read More
July is National Parks and Recreation Month and Franklin County Public Health along with several local Parks and Recreation departments are encouraging you to discover your local parks! This summer, we want you to help us highlight the undiscovered gems … Read More
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is here. Healthcare providers and health departments across the United States will highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and celebrate the achievements of immunization programs in promoting healthy communities. Since 1994, NIIW … Read More
It takes hundreds of volunteers and more than a dozen hospitals to pull off the annual Central Ohio Trauma System (COTS) full-scale emergency preparedness exercise. On April 11, 2018, nearly 400 volunteers from across Ohio and more than a dozen … Read More
April is National Minority Health Month, a time to learn more about the health status of racial and ethnic minority populations in the U.S. The theme for 2018 is Partnering for Health Equity which highlights partnerships at the federal, state, … Read More
