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Media Releases from 2011

Disease Prevention for West Nile Virus Update -- 8.12.2011 Columbus Public Health will be spraying selected neighborhoods for mosquitoes. - learn more

West Nile Virus Prevention and Control Update -- 7.14.2011 Spraying selected neighborhoods for mosquitoes July 18 through July 20 between 4 am – 6 am.
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West Nile Virus Update -- 9.16.2011 To prevent and control West Nile Virus, Columbus Public Health will be spraying selected neighborhoods for mosquitoes.  - learn more

West Nile Virus Update -- 8.19.2011 Columbus Public Health will be spraying selected neighborhoods. - learn more

Disease Prevention for West Nile Virus Update -- 7.29.2011 Columbus Public Health will be spraying selected neighborhoods for mosquitoes. - learn more

Prevention and Control for West Nile Update -- 6.24.2011 Columbus Public Health will be spraying several parks and selected neighborhoods on June 28 through July 1. - learn more

West Nile Update -- 7.1.2011 Columbus Public Health will be spraying neighborhoods on Wednesday, July 6. - learn more

West Nile Update -- 7.8.2011 Columbus Public Health will be spraying selected neighborhoods to prevent and control for the West Nile Virus. - learn more

Mosquito Spraying in Columbus -- 6.16.2011(1) Disease control and prevention for West Nile Virus
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Winter Weather Brings Injuries and ER Visits -- 2.3.2011 Safety Tips can help Keep Residents and Their Families Healthy and Safe
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West Nile Virus Update -- 7.25.2011 Disease prevention and control for the West Nile Virus, Columbus Public Health sprays selected neighborhoods. - learn more

Water Safety Tips to Prevent Illness -- 6.10.2011 Safety Precautions Lead to Healthier and Safer Summer
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Walk to School Day -- 10.5.2011 Health Commissioner and Community Leaders join students as they walk to school
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Tips to Stay Safe During Excessive Heat Warning -- 7.21.2011 The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for our area. - learn more

Summer Can Be Time of Preventable Injuries -- 6.8.2011 Supervision, Protective Gear and Other Simple Safety Steps Keep Kids Healthy and Safe
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Stay Safe During an Extreme Heat Watch - 7.20.2011 Stay cool...your best defense against heat-related illness is prevention. - learn more

Stay Safe and Healthy During a Heat Advisory -- 7.18.2011 National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for our area from noon until 9:00 p.m. today - learn more

Spread Holiday Cheer and Not Germs -- 12.7.2011 Flu Shots are the Best Way to Protect the Entire Family for a Healthy and Safe Holiday
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Services Delayed Due to Weather -- 2.2.2011 Columbus Public Health will delay starting time to 10:00 am on Wednesday, 2/2/2011. - learn more

Safety is No Accident -- 4.6.2011 Safety Tips Offered as part of National Public Health Week
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Safely Shop, Cook and Eat for a Healthy Holiday -- 12.15.2011 Don’t Let a Foodborne Illness Ruin your Holiday Celebrations
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Residents Urged to Get Flu Shot -- 2.8.2011 Vaccine protection critical as flu season peaks - learn more

Public Health Joins Law Enforcement for Click It or Ticket -- 5.25.2011 Campaign stresses economic and social benefits of regular seat belt use.
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New Chief Nursing Officer Welcomed -- 11.8.2011 Nancie Bechtel to Address Community Health Issues and Serve as Community Liaison
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Mosquito Spraying in Columbus -- 6.16.2011 Mosquito spraying in neighborhoods outlined for June 21-23, 2011 - learn more

Mosquito Spraying Begins for Columbus -- 6.10.2011 Columbus Public Health will spray several area neighborhoods for mosquitoes beginning Tuesday, June 14. - learn more

Minority Health Grants Announced -- 7.19.2011 Columbus Office of Minority Health Announces Availability of Grant Funds for 2012 Minority Health Month - learn more

Mass Casualty Response Program at Risk -- 10.19.2011 Officials want to save program that manages medical-side of emergency response. - learn more

Make Food Safety Part of Your Holiday Dinner Plans -- 11.23.2011 For a safe and healthy Thanksgiving, follow a few easy steps to help you share great food and not food borne bacteria.
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Limited Services Available -- 4.21.2011 Limited services available at Columbus Public Health as staff practice mass medication distribution plans
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Heat Advisory and Air Quality Alert -- 9.2.2011 Heat Advisory for our area from noon until 8:00 p.m. today, in addition to an Air Quality Alert.  - learn more

Heat Advisory and Air Quality Alert -- 7.11.2011 Today’s Heat Advisory and Air Quality Alert Could Mean Potential Health Risks
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Grants from Ohio Commission on Minority Health -- 7.25.2011 To conduct Minority Health Month 2012 Activities, Columbus Info Session July 27  - learn more

Get Active Gift Ideas for Season and Lifetime -- 12.5.2011 Take 10 Small Steps for an Active Lifestyle
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Fresh Produce for Women, Children & Residents -- 7.27.2011 Farmer's Markets on July 28, August 4 and August 11 at Columbus Public Health   - learn more

Food Safety Important During Power Outages -- 2.2.2011 Potential for foodborne illnesses increases with inability to refrigerate
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Food Safety Hearings Set -- 10.4.2011 Three food safety hearings scheduled by Columbus Public Health’s Hearing Officer. - learn more

Food Safety Hearings Scheduled -- 5.20.2011 Food safety hearings have been scheduled by Columbus Public Health’s Hearing Officer - learn more

Food Safety Hearing Set -- 5.3.2011 A food safety hearing has been scheduled for a food facility by Columbus Public Health. - learn more

Food Safety Hearing Set -- 2.1.2012 A food safety hearing has been scheduled by Columbus Public Health’s (CPH) Hearing Officer due to violations. - learn more

Food Safety Hearing Set -- 10.5.2011 A food safety hearing has been scheduled by Columbus Public Health’s Hearing Officer - learn more

Food Safety Hearing Planned -- 8.30.2011 A food safety hearing has been scheduled by Columbus Public Health’s Hearing Officer.   - learn more

Food Safety Hearing -- 9.9.2011 Two food safety hearings has been scheduled by Columbus Public Health’s (CPH) Hearing Officer - learn more

Food Safety Hearing -- 6.14.2011 A food safety hearing has been scheduled for a food facility by Columbus Public Health’s Hearing Officer   - learn more

Food Safety Hearing -- 12.29.2011 Food safety hearing has been scheduled by Columbus Public Health’s Hearing Officer due to violations.   - learn more

First Positive West Nile Virus in Mosquitoes -- 6.23.2011 Two mosquito testing sites in Columbus have tested positive for West Nile Virus, reminder to prevent bites. - learn more

Farmers Market at Columbus Public Health -- 8.11.2011 Helping to bring access to fresh fruits and vegetables to Columbus residents. - learn more

DVD Release on Racism & Infant Mortality -- 4.18.2011 Developed by Action Learning Collaborative to improve health care experiences for women of color
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Drive Safe Fourth of July -- 7.1.2011 Plan for a Healthy and Safe Holiday - Designate a Sober Driver
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Discovery District Art Walk Unveiled -- 10.17.2011 Signs show points of interest on interactive walking map promoting active living
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Designate a Sober Diver -- 10.26.2011 Designate a Sober Diver and Celebrate a Safe Halloween
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Columbus Neighborhood Walking Clubs -- 10.11.2013 COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH – Media Advisory FOR FRIDAY, October 11, 2013 Walk with a Doc Events Part of Public Health Efforts to Combat Obesity Rates WHAT:           Walk with a Doc: Columbus Neighborhood Walking Clubs encourages Columbus residents to take steps to better health through four signature walking ev - learn more

Columbus Earns National ACHIEVE Status -- 2.14.2011 For efforts to prevent obesity and chronic diseases through local collaboration - learn more

Columbus City Leaders Get Flu Shots at City Hall -- 11.14.2011 Special Media Event - Flu Shot is the Best Shot at a Healthy Winter - learn more

Columbus Board of Health Meets -- 5.24.2011 Columbus Board of Health meets next Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. at 240 Parsons Avenue. - learn more

Columbus Board of Health Meets -- 1.18.2011 Board meeting Tuesday, January 18, program updates, no food hearings. - learn more

Columbus Board of Health Meeting -- 3.15.2011 The Columbus Board of Health meets tomorrow, March 15, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at 240 Parsons Avenue. 
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Columbus Board of Health Meeting -- 10.18.2011 Board meets next Tuesday, October 18 at 2:00 p.m. at 240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus. - learn more

Click-It-or-Ticket Campaign Kickoff -- 5.25.2011 Medical doctor, law enforcement officers and public health talk about impact of safety belt use.
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City Buildings Going Red for World AIDS Day - 12.1.2011 Columbus City Hall and Columbus Public Health buildings will be illuminated red during a public candlelight vigil at 7pm on 12/1/2011. - learn more

Board of Health Meets -- 11.15.2011 Update on Community Health Improvement Plan at meeting, 2pm at Columbus Public Health.  - learn more

Board of Health Meeting 1.17.2012 Columbus Board of Health meets next Tuesday, January 17 at 12:30 p.m. at 240 Parsons Avenue, note time.
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Board of Health Meeting -- 9.20.2011 The Columbus Board of Health meets next Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., agenda posted.   - learn more

Board of Health Meeting -- 7.19.2011 Columbus Board of Health meets next Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - learn more

Board of Health Meeting -- 6.29.2011 The Columbus Board of Health meets next Wednesday, June 29 at 2pm. - learn more

Board of Health Meeting -- 4.19.2011 Columbus Board of Health meets next Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. - learn more

Board of Health Meeting -- 12.20.2011 The Columbus Board of Health meets next Tuesday, December 20 - learn more

African American Women Leaders Get Flu Shots -- 10.8.2011 Links Columbus Chapter members roll up their sleeves to stress the importance of flu vaccine for minority communities. - learn more