Public Health in the News
Gov. DeWine signs new Ohio law expanding epinephrine options in state schools Students with severe allergies will soon be able to carry a nasal-spray alternative to an EpiPen at Ohio…
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…
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…
ONEOHIO RECOVERY FOUNDATION LAUNCHES PREGNANCY FOCUSED PHASE OF STATEWIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ON CANNABIS RISKS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 23, 2026 New pregnancy-focused campaign provides trusted, evidence-based information to help women make informed decisions and marks the first phase of a broader statewide education initiative. COLUMBUS,…
Franklin County Public Health Joins Child Safety Partners to Support Franklin County Children’s Services’ UP, UP & AWAY Campaign to Prevent Deadly Childhood Drug Exposures
Little kids don’t know what these drugs can do. But parents and adults do. More than 60,000 children visit emergency rooms across our country each year because of medication poisoning….
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…
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…
FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF 2026-2030 COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio – In celebration of National Public Health Week, Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) is proud to announce the release of our 2026-2030 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). This comprehensive report demonstrates progress and collective…
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…
Franklin County Public Health Investigating Potential Measles Exposure at Westerville CVS Store
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio – Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) is investigating a confirmed case of measles who visited the CVS Store located at 620 S Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081…