Press Releases Archives - Franklin County Public Health

Franklin County Board of Health Declares Racism a Public Health Crisis Press Release

May 13, 2020 by Sara Cousins

Racism and segregation in Ohio and Franklin County have exacerbated a health divide resulting in Black Ohioans having lower life expectancies than White Ohioans; being far more likely than other races to die prematurely (before the age of 75); and … Read More

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Open Letter to Residents from Health Commissioner, Joe Mazzola

April 5, 2020 by Sara Cousins

To the Residents of Franklin County: We are facing the most significant public health threat of our lifetime. The COVID-19 pandemic has reached Central Ohio, and now we must each change the way we live our lives. While all of … Read More

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Statement from Joe Mazzola, Health Commissioner of Franklin County Public Health

March 23, 2020 by Sara Cousins

It is with great sadness that we announce the county’s first death, an 84-year-old woman, attributed to COVID-19 today. While there are no words that can mend a grieving heart, we do extend our deepest sympathies to the family. Unfortunately, … Read More

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Ohio Department of Health Director’s Stay at Home Order

March 22, 2020 by Sara Cousins

On Sunday, March 22nd, the Ohio Department of Health released a Director’s Stay at Home Order pursuant to to Ohio revised code section 3701.13. This authorizes the Director of ODH to make special orders to prevent the spread of contagious … Read More

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Franklin County Public Health Reports First Two Cases of COVID-19

March 15, 2020 by Sara Cousins

Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) are reporting the first two cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Franklin County outside of the City of Columbus. The residents are a 52-year-old male and a 35-year-old … Read More

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Low-Cost Rabies Immunization Clinic Scheduled

January 14, 2020 by Amber Breedlove

Franklin County Public Health and the Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine are holding a low-cost rabies immunization clinic on Friday, January 31, 2020 for dogs and cats. The clinic will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the … Read More

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Low-Cost Rabies Immunization Clinic Scheduled

October 15, 2019 by Amber Breedlove

Franklin County Public Health and the Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine are holding a low-cost rabies immunization clinic on Friday, October 25, 2019 for dogs and cats. The clinic will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Huber … Read More

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Franklin County Public Health Urges Residents to Immediately Stop Using Vaping Products

September 20, 2019 by Zach Watson

The CDC and FDA continue to investigate the growing outbreak of lung injury associated with e-cigarette use, or vaping, and are working diligently to pinpoint a common source or ingredient. On September 19, the CDC reported 530 cases of lung … Read More

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FCPH Receives $3.9 Million Grant to Enhance Community’s Response to the Opiate Crisis

September 4, 2019 by Amber Breedlove

Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) was awarded a three-year Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Overdose Data to Action Grant, which will bring $3.9 million dollars a year to our community to fight the opiate crisis. The purpose of … Read More

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Low-Cost Rabies Immunization Clinic Scheduled

August 6, 2019 by Amber Breedlove

Franklin County Public Health and the Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine are holding a low-cost rabies immunization clinic on Friday, August 23, 2019 for dogs and cats. The clinic will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Huber … Read More