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Press Archive

Media Releases for 2016

Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day -- 1.4.2016 Residents Encouraged to Get Educated, Tested and Treated - learn more

Summer Mosquito Spraying Begins--6.30.2016

Summer Mosquito Spraying Begins--6.30.2016 Summer Mosquito Spraying Begins to Prevent and Control West Nile Virus - learn more

Board of Health Meets -- 2.12.2016 Meeting next Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., at 240 Parsons Avenue. Please note the change from the usual meeting time. - learn more

Board of Health Meets January 19 -- 1.19.2016 The Columbus Board of Health will meet next Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., at 240 Parsons Avenue. 
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Board of Health Meets March 15 -- 3.11.2016 Board of Health will meet next Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 2:00 p.m - learn more

Board of Health Meets June 21 -- 6.16.2016 Columbus Board of Health will meet next Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., at 240 Parsons Avenue. - learn more

Columbus Public Health to Spray Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus Columbus Public Health to Spray Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus - learn more

Columbus Public Health to Spray Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus 7.28.2016 CPH urges residents to help remove standing water around your property - learn more

Columbus Public Health to Spray Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus(1) CPH urges residents to help remove standing water around your property - learn more

Columbus Public Health to Spray Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus, 8.8.2016 CPH urges residents to help remove standing water around your property. - learn more

Columbus Public Health to Spray Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus - 8.16.2016 CPH urges residents to help remove standing water around your property - learn more

MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND OTHER CITY LEADERS GET FLU VACCINES AT CITY HALL: 10.24.2016 Flu Shots Protect Leaders, Their Families and Community this Entire Flu Season - learn more

Columbus Public Health Confirms First Case of West Nile in Columbus 10.7.2016 Press Release October 7, 2016   Contact Jose Rodriguez           604 5025         [email protected]   Web – Facebook – Twitter                     Columbus Public Health Confirms First Case of West Nile in Columbus Residents Asked to Continue to Protect Themselves from Mosquitoes - learn more

Health Commissioner Joins Local Students to Promote Safe Walking Routes to Schools 10.4.2016 International Walk to School Day Raises Awareness about Pedestrian Safety - learn more

Opiate Overdose Surge Update: 9.28.2016 Yesterday the Columbus Division of Police and Columbus Division of Fire responded to several calls relating to overdose victims in the Linden area. - learn more

Columbus Public Health Educates on the Dangers of Drunk Driving COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH – Media Advisory For Friday, August 19, 2016   Contact   Jose Rodriguez    614 604 5025          [email protected]                 Andrea Hauser    614 989 1019          [email protected]   Web – Facebook – Twitter   Columbus Public Health Educates on the Dangers - learn more

Crypto Outbreak Continues to Grow with 202 Cases in Central Ohio: 8.18.2016 Public Health Working with Pools, Schools and Child Care Facilities to Prevent New Infections - learn more

Increase in Cryptosporidiosis Cases Prompt Public Health Agencies to Declare Community Outbreak, 8.11.2016 Simple Safety Steps Can Help Prevent Infections - learn more

Farmers Market and Kick-off Event to be held today at Columbus Public Health 7.27.2016 Farmers Market will Bring Locally Grown Produce to Near East Side Neighborhood - learn more

Columbus Public Health Confirms First Mosquito Pool Positive for West Nile Virus

Columbus Public Health Confirms First Mosquito Pool Positive for West Nile Virus Columbus Public Health Confirms First Mosquito Pool Positive for West Nile Virus. Health Commissioner urges residents to practice prevention and help eliminate standing water. - learn more

Mayor Ginther encourages residents to use cooling centers as temperatures rise As the thermometer climbs to extreme temperatures, so does the risk of a heat related illness. - learn more

City and Public Health Join Residents to Demonstrate New Fitness Station City and Public Health Leaders Join Residents to Demonstrate New Fitness Station - learn more

Columbus Public Health Reports First Local Zika Virus Case in Returning Traveler Columbus Public Health is reporting the county’s first case of Zika virus in a returning traveler from the Dominican Republic. - learn more

Click it or Ticket -- 5.26.2016 Columbus Public Health Educates Residents on Seatbelt Safety During Enforcement Period - learn more

Announcing 35 Community Garden Grants -- 4.21.2016 Grant Announcements Part of Earth Day Celebration on April 22 - learn more

Columbus Public Health Recognized Again as a Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality Designation Part of Human Rights Campaign's Healthcare Equality Index 2016   - learn more

New National Guidelines for Opioid Prescriptions for Chronic Pain Released Recommendations Designed to Improve Care and Reduce Opioid Abuse and Overdose - learn more

DUI Task Force to Discuss St. Patrick's Day Safe Rides and Announce New Checkpoint -- 3.16.2016

DUI Task Force, Byrne's Pub/Safe Ride and Uber Urge Safe Ride Plans on St. Patrick's Day and 
New Checkpoint Announced

 
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Group Encourages Celebrants to Plan Ahead to Prevent Impaired Driving -- 3.15.2016 Panel highlights safe ride options and to encourage anyone who will be drinking on St. Patrick’s Day to plan ahead to ensure a safe ride home at event March 16, 2015. - learn more

Media Advisory: Zika Panel on March 10, 2016 Health Leaders to Host Zika Panel and Discuss Local Collaborations - learn more

Low-Cost Rabies Clinic -- 1.22.2016 $10 Rabies Vaccine Will Protect Pets and the Entire Family, 1-4 pm. - learn more

Safety Tips Help Prevent Cold Weather-Related Injuries and Illness You can protect your health when the thermometer drops.  - learn more

Health Advisory Released on Zika Virus to Physicians - 1.28.2016 Alert Advises Doctors to Counsel Patients Planning to Travel to Endemic Areas - learn more