City of Columbus

Enterovirus D68 Causing Severe Respiratory Illnesses -- 9.24.2014 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Confirms Local Cases - learn more

Board of Health to Meet -- 4.11.2014 Columbus Board of Health will meet next Tuesday, April 15, 2014 - learn more

Central Ohio Mumps Outbreak -- 6.24.2014 Outbreak now Exceeds Total Cases Reported in the United States in 2013 - learn more

Board of Health Meets - 9.15.2014 The Columbus Board of Health will meet next Tuesday, 9/15/15, at 2:00 p.m., at 240 Parsons Avenue. - learn more

Columbus Board of Health March Meeting -- 3.25.2014 Columbus Board of Health will meet Tuesday, March 25 at 2 p.m., at 240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus
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Flu is Widespread -- 12.31.2014 Hospitalizations nearly five times the number for this time last year - learn more

Board of Health To Meet Next Tuesday -- 12/12/2014 Columbus Board of Health will meet next Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 2:00 p.m - learn more

Commemoration Ceremony and Go (RED) for World AIDS Day -- 12.1.2014 CPH to Host Ceremony and Illumination Part of Local Events to Raise HIV Awareness and Inspire Action - learn more

Buckle Up Before Thanksgiving Travel -- 11.14.2014 Proper Seat Belt Use Reduces Risk of Fatal Injury to Front Seat Passengers by 45 Percent - learn more

Columbus Residents Test Negative for Ebola Virus -- 11.23.2014 The patients are being treated for influenza and monitored for progress. - learn more

Make Sure a Foodborne Illness Doesn’t Ruin your Thanksgiving Dinner -- 11.21.2014 Food Safety Tips -- Plus a Flu Shot -- Will Protect your Health During Holidays. - learn more

Board of Health to Meet -- 11.14.2014 Columbus Board of Health will meet next Tuesday, November 18 at 2:00 p.m., at 240 Parsons Avenue. - learn more

Mayor, City Council and Other City Leaders Get Flu Vaccine -- 11.10.2014 Flu Shots Protect Leaders, Their Families and Community this Entire Flu Season - learn more

Climate Change and Public Health -- 10.29.2014 CPH Hosts Session Discuss Link Between Natural Environment and Residents’ Health - learn more

Make Halloween Healthy and Fun - 10.29.2014 Tips Keep the Whole Family Active and Safe - learn more

Columbus Board of Health Meeting -- 10.17.2014 Columbus Board of Health will meet Tuesday, 10. 21.2014, at 2:00 p.m - learn more

Columbus Public Health Named Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality-- 10.15.2014 by Human Rights Campaign Foundation Designation Part of Healthcare Equality Index 2014 - learn more

Flu Shots are Available – 10.15.2014 Annual Flu Vaccine is the Best Way to Protect Health during Flu Season - learn more

Mumps Outbreak Declared Over in Central Ohio -- 10.10.2014 Public health officials have announced that the central Ohio mumps outbreak is now over. - learn more

Disease Prevention and Control for West Nile Virus -- 9.9.2014 Columbus Public Health to Spray Area Neighborhoods Sept. 10 and 11, 2014 - learn more

Disease Control and Prevention for West Nile Virus -- 9.2.2014 Columbus Public Health to Spray Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus - learn more

Disease Prevention and Control for West Nile Virus - 8.18.2014 CPH Sprays Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus - learn more

Mosquito Spraying for August 13 to 15 -- 8.14.2014 CPH controls mosquitoes to prevent West Nile Virus - learn more

Areas for August 8 Mosquito Spraying - 8.7.2014 Spraying in Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus - learn more

Columbus Public Health Hosts Second Farmers Market - 8.6.2014 Bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to residents. - learn more

Columbus Resident Tests Negative for Ebola Virus - 8.5.2014 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Confirms Negative Test Result - learn more

Spraying Area Neighborhoods August 1 -- 7.31.2014 Columbus Public Health to Spray Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus - learn more

Farmers Market and Kick-off -- 7.31.2014 Event to be held Today at Columbus Public Health - learn more

Spray Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus - 7.28.2014 Spraying for July 29, July 30, and July 31 - learn more

Spray Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus -- 7.24.2014 Spraying on July 25 in areas highlighted in our on-line map to help control disease in our region. - learn more

Farmers’ Markets to Provide Healthy, Fresh Produce -- 7.22.2014 Markets to be held July 31, August 7 and August 14 at Columbus Public Health - learn more

Mosquito Spraying June 22 and 24 Columbus Public Health to Spray Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus - learn more

Mosquito Spraying for West Nile - 7.17.2014 Columbus Public Health to Spray Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus - learn more

Spraying Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus -- 7.14.2014 July 16 and 17 from 4 am – 7 am, see online map of locations. - learn more

Columbus Board of Health Meeting -- 7.11.2014 Columbus Board of Health will meet next Tuesday, July 15, at 2 p.m., at 240 Parsons Avenue. - learn more

Mayor's Twilight Ride Highlights Active City -- 7.10.2014 Ride welcomes hundreds of riders on a unique tour through downtown and neighborhoods. - learn more

First Mosquitoes Positive for West Nile Virus -- 7.8.2014 Commissioner Urges Residents to Practice Prevention - learn more

Walk With A Doc Announces Dates for 2014 Walks -- 3.28.2014 Columbus Public Health, Walk With a Doc and Mount Carmel teamed up with OSU Wexner Medical Center. - learn more

New Tools to Combat Mosquitoes and Prevent Disease -- 7.01.2014 New Online Maps and more than 80 Permanent Trap Locations to Protect against West Nile - learn more

Free HIV Tests at Two Walgreens -- 6.25.2014 June 26-28 in Support of National HIV Testing Day on June 26-27 - learn more

Stay Healthy and Safe when Extreme Temperatures Strike -- 1.5.2014 - learn more

New Clinic Offering Free HIV and STI Testing to Open on April 3 -- 4.1.2014 Take Care Down There Clinic to Provide Same Day HIV Results - learn more

National E. Coli Outbreak a Reminder -- 5.20.2014 Cook Meat to Proper Internal Temperatures - learn more

Local Mumps Outbreak now Community-Wide -- 3.24.2014 Health Commissioners Urge at Risk Residents to Get Up-to-Date on Vaccines - learn more

Local Mumps Outbreak now Community-Wide Health Commissioners Urge at Risk Residents to Get Up-to-Date on Vaccines - learn more

Local Monitoring Shows Increasing Flu Activity -- 1.7.2014 - learn more

Food Safety Hearing Scheduled -- 6.23.2014 Food safety hearing has been scheduled by Columbus Public Health’s Hearing Officer - learn more

Farmers’ Markets Scheduled for 2014 Farmers’ Markets will be Thursdays on July 31, August 7 and 14 at Columbus Public Health - learn more

Columbus Public Health Receives National Accreditation -- 3.20.2014. One of the first local health departments in the country - learn more

Columbus Public Health Offers Clinics MMR Vaccine -- 3.31.2014 Extended Hours and Dedicated Staff make it Easier to Protect Health during Outbreak - learn more

Columbus Public Health Applauds Ohio Senators’ Fight against Infant Mortality -- 2.13.2014 Bipartisan Legislation to Fund Tracking, Education and Prenatal Care Pilot Program - learn more

Columbus Board of Health Meeting May 20 -- 5.16.2014 Columbus Board of Health will meet next Tuesday, 5/20/14, at 2:00 p.m - learn more

COLUMBUS BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING -- 2.14.2014 The Columbus Board of Health will meet next Tuesday, 2/18/14, at 2:00 p.m., at 240 Parsons Avenue. - learn more

Columbus Art Walks & Landmark Talks -- 5.29.2014 Offer Residents and Visitors the Best in Art, History, and Architecture - learn more

Click-It-or-Ticket for Everyone Event -- 5.16.2014 Event on May 16 kicks off campaign which runs through June 1 - learn more

City-Wide Infant Safe Sleep Public Awareness Campaign Announced -- 6.4.2014 Multimedia campaign, emphasizing the ABC’s of safe sleep, expanded locally - learn more

City and County Community Garden Grants to be Announced -- 4.21.2014 Earth Day to be Marked at Franklin Park Conservatory - learn more

2014 Mayor’s Twilight Ride Now Open for Registration -- 4.11.2014 Early bird special registration is open for the 2014 Mayor’s Twilight Ride which supports the Institute for Active Living at Columbus Public Health. - learn more