Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning
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Many homes built before 1978 contain lead-based paint, which can cause serious health problems for children. Many kids with lead poisoning usually do not look or act sick so it is important to talk to your child’s doctor about screening … Read More

Staying Cool without Air Conditioning
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Advisory / Warning Feeling hot isn’t only uncomfortable, it can be dangerous to your health. Being around extreme heat and humidity for a long time increases your risks for heat-related illnesses. It can also increase your risk for diseases that … Read More

Monkeypox: What You Need To Know
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UPDATED AUGUST 25, 2022 Monkeypox Situation As of today, there are 144 cases of Monkeypox (MPX) in Ohio and in the US 16,603 (up from 14,115 last week). There are more than 30 confirmed cases in Columbus. The World Health Organization (WHO) … Read More

HealthMap 2022
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A comprehensive overview of our community’s health status and needs. The Franklin County Community Health Needs Assessment Steering Committee is pleased to provide a comprehensive overview of our community’s health status and needs via the Franklin County HealthMap 2022. The … Read More

Baby Formula Shortage
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UPDATE: September 19, 2022 WIC Baby Formula Shortage FAQ Baby formula shortages have been stressful on parents and caregivers. These shortages, which were caused by supply-chain problems during COVID-19, was made worse by the recent recall of several baby formula … Read More

Minority Health Month
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April is National Minority Health Month. It’s a time to learn more about the health status of racial and ethnic minority populations in the U.S. and to encourage action through health education, early detection and control of disease complications. This … Read More

Henrietta Lacks: The Mother of Modern Medicine
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Henrietta Lacks was an African American woman, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cervical cancer. During her treatment, cancer cells from her tumor were biopsied and found to be the first immortalized cell line. An immortalized cell line … Read More

Scrap Tires
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Overview Scrap tire facilities are among those that Franklin County Public Health staff inspect biannually. These inspections are to ensure the proper storage, shipping and any disposal of scrap tires on or from the facility. Links to Ohio EPA rules … Read More

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