Media releases from Columbus Public Health
Black History Month Film Screening and Conversation on Health in the Black Community
Press Release February 10, 2023 Contact Kelli Newman 614 645 7213 [email protected] Black History Month Film Screening and Conversation on Health in the Black Community Free Event will feature the Film “Something the Lord Made” A special Black History Month
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Columbus Public Health Investigating Potential Measles Exposure at Local Public Places
For Immediate Release November 30, 2022 Contact Kelli Newman, 614 645 7213, [email protected] Columbus Public Health Investigating Potential Measles Exposure at Local Public Places As part of the ongoing measles outbreak, Columbus Public Health is investigating confirmed cases
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Free COVID-19 Home Test Kits at Drive Thru Event
November 21, 2022 Contact Kelli Newman, 614 645 7213, [email protected] Columbus Public Health to Distribute Free COVID 19 Home Test Kits at Drive Thru Event Tomorrow People are Encouraged to Test before Gathering for Thanksgiving Columbus Public Health will be distributing
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Measles Outbreak in Local Child Care Facility
For Immediate Release November 9, 2022 Contact Kelli Newman, Columbus Public Health, 614 645 7213, [email protected] Mitzi Kline, Franklin County Public Health, 614 374 1924, [email protected] Measles Outbreak in Local Child Care Facility Columbus Public Health (CPH) and Franklin County Public Health (FCPH)
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Columbus and Franklin County Addiction Plan to Offer Free Narcan Events for International Overdose Awareness Day
August 30, 2022 Columbus and Franklin County Addiction Plan to Offer Free Narcan Events for International Overdose Awareness Day The Columbus and Franklin County Addiction Plan will recognize International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 by holding several pop
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Columbus Public Health Lifts Indoor Mask Advisory
August 19, 2022 Columbus Public Health Lifts Indoor Mask Advisory Franklin County moves to medium community transmission level for COVID 19 Columbus Public Health is lifting the indoor mask advisory issued in July because Franklin County moved to a high level of
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Mask Advisory Issued for Indoors Regardless of Vaccination Status
Press Release July 22, 2022 Mask Advisory Issued for Indoors Regardless of Vaccination Status Columbus Public Health issued a mask advisory today urging everyone to wear a mask indoors and in crowded areas regardless of vaccine status until further notice. The advisory follows the Centers for
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Columbus Public Health is Investigating a Local Case of Monkeypox
Columbus Public Health is Investigating a Local Case of Monkeypox Columbus Public Health is investigating a local case of monkeypox. The case is a 48 year old male who resides in Columbus Public Health’s jurisdiction. The case – which is
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Columbus Public Health is investigating a Local Case of Measles
June 16, 2022 Columbus Public Health is investigating a Local Case of Measles A Child Who Recently Traveled has Tested Positive for Measles Columbus Public Heath is
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Columbus Public Health to Collect Unused and Unwanted Medication at Drug Drop-Off Event
Columbus Public Health to Collect Unused and Unwanted Medication at Drug Drop Off Event First 200 Cars to Participate at Columbus Public Health eligible for Two Free COVID 19 Test Kits To help protect the health and safety of the
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Columbus Public Health to Distribute Free COVID-19 Home Test Kits at Drive Thru Event Tomorrow
Columbus Public Health to Distribute Free COVID 19 Home Test Kits at Drive Thru Event Tomorrow People are Encouraged to Test for an Added Layer of Protection before All Summer Activities Columbus Public Health will be distributing free COVID 19
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Mask Advisory Issued for All Residents Indoors Regardless of Vaccination Status
Columbus Public Health and Franklin County Public Health issued a mask advisory today urging everyone to wear a mask indoors and in crowded areas regardless of vaccine status until further notice. The advisory follows the Centers for Disease Control and
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Free Test Kit Giveaway Events this Week
Columbus Public Health to Distribute Free COVID 19 Home Test Kits at Drive Thru Events Tomorrow and Wednesday People are Encouraged to Test for an Added Layer of Protection before All Summer Activities Columbus Public Health will be distributing free
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Columbus Public Health to Hold Special Saturday COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on June 25
Columbus Public Health to Hold Special Saturday COVID 19 Vaccine Clinic on June 25 Pfizer Pediatric Doses and all COVID 19 Vaccines and Boosters will be Available Columbus Public Health will hold a special COVID 19 vaccine clinic this Saturday,
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Columbus Public Health Extends $100 Vax Cash Incentive through September 10 at Select Locations
Columbus Public Health Extends $100 Vax Cash Incentive through September 10 at Select Locations Columbus Public Health is extending the Vax Cash program through September 10 at select locations. Columbus Public Health received additional funding from the state to continue
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Columbus Public Health to offer COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Doses to Eligible Individuals
Columbus Public Health to offer COVID 19 Pfizer Booster Doses to Eligible Individuals September 27, 2021 Following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and guidance from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Columbus Public Health will
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Columbus Public Health to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for All Employees
September 7, 2021 Following the Food and Drug Administration’s full approval of the Pfizer COVID 19 vaccine, Columbus Public Health will join all four central Ohio hospital systems and many other local and national employers in requiring the COVID 19
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Columbus and Franklin County Addiction Plan to Hold International Overdose Awareness Day Event and Free Narcan Pop Up Clinics Today
August 31, 2021 Columbus and Franklin County Addiction Plan to Hold International Overdose Awareness Day Event and Free Narcan Pop Up Clinics Today The Columbus and Franklin County Addiction Plan will hold an International Overdose Awareness Day press event today
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Free Community Events to connect People with the Disease of Addiction to Treatment
Free Community Events to connect People with the Disease of Addiction to Treatment June 14, 2021 Walk in for Recovery Events also to offer free COVID 19 Vaccine The Columbus and Franklin County Addiction Plan is hosting Walk in for
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Columbus Public Health to Offer $100 Vax Cash Card at 10 New Neighborhood Satellite Vaccine Clinics
Columbus Public Health to Offer $100 Vax Cash Card at 10 New Neighborhood Satellite Vaccine Clinics July 6, 2021 Beginning today, Columbus Public Health will give $100 Visa cash cards to Franklin County residents getting their first dose of the
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Columbus Public Health Investigating Confirmed Hepatitis A in Local Food Service Worker
Columbus Public Health Investigating Confirmed Hepatitis A in Local Food Service Worker
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Columbus Public Health notified of Rabid Bat found in Arena District on August 19, 2018
Columbus Public Health notified of Rabid Bat found in Arena District on August 19, 2018 Anyone Who Touched the Bat on August 19 Only should consider Rabies Vaccine WHAT On Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018 around 9 p.m.,
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Community Advisory for Increase in Drug Overdose Deaths
Community Advisory for Increase in Drug Overdose Deaths City and County officials urge residents affected by substance use to seek local resources Columbus Public Health and Franklin County Public Health are issuing an advisory to notify the public
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New Opiates Dashboard Provides Snapshot of Overdose Trends
Press Release March 20, 2018 Contact Kelli Newman Myers Columbus Public Health 614 645 7213 [email protected] New Interactive Opiates Dashboard Provides Snapshot of Community Overdose Trends Report Tracks Key Trends in Drug Related Emergency Department Data
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New Clinic Provides Reproductive Health Services to Women Battling Addiction
COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH February 21, 2018 Contacts Kelli Newman Myers, CPH (614) 645 7213 [email protected] Alex Meyer, CompDrug (614).224.4506 [email protected] Katelyn Hanzel, Nationwide Children’s (614) 355 0495 [email protected] New Women’s Health Clinic Addresses Impact of
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Community Advisory for Increase in Overdose Deaths with both Cocaine and Fentanyl in System
Press Release January 17, 2018 Contact Kelli Newman Myers Columbus Public Health 614 645 7213 [email protected] Community Advisory for Increase in Overdose Deaths with both Cocaine and Fentanyl in System Trend Highlights that Fentanyl can be
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Columbus Public Health to Join Community Event and Go (RED) for World AIDS Day
Press Advisory November 30, 2017 Contact Kelli Newman Myers 614 645 7213 [email protected] Web – Facebook – Twitter Columbus Public Health to Join Community Event and Go (RED) for World AIDS Day Special Event and Illumination
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