Get Up-to-Date on Your Vaccinations
School is back in session and fall is right around the corner. As we’re getting ready for the weather to cool down, the risk of respiratory viruses is in the rise. The Ohio Department of Health recently released their annual respiratory virus guidance to encourage Ohioans to take steps to…
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 may be helpful. Wells, septic systems and home sewage treatment systems If you have experienced flooding or damage to your…
2026 Extreme Heat Alert
The heat is on here in Franklin County! To keep all our residents safe and healthy, here are some tips to help beat the heat and keep those around you safe: Stay cool around the county: For more information:
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 Eating and Active Living (HEAL) programming. Based on the social vulnerability indexes (SVI) in Reynoldsburg and Whitehall, these two communities were…
A Disability Language Style Guide
The words we use matter. Language is always changing, and it can sometimes be difficult to know the best terms to use when referring to someone with a disability. In fact, did you know even the word “disability” is not universally accepted? The simple fact is this: No one wants…
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 holes in the foundation from drains and sump pumps. Radon levels are generally higher in the basement of ground floor…