Media Releases from 2010
Food Safety Hearings Scheduled -- 7.23.2010
Food safety hearings scheduled for two food facilities on Wednesday, July 28.
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Food Safety Hearings -- 10.21.2010
Food safety hearings have been scheduled for three food facilities.
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Food Safety Hearing -- 5.18.2010
Scheduled for a food facility by the Columbus Public Health’s Hearing Officer.
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West Nile Virus Weekly Update -- 8.12.2010
Locations selected for Columbus Public Health mosquito spraying in Columbus.
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Food Safety Hearings -- 6.2.2010
Scheduled for three food facilities by the Columbus Public Health’s Hearing Officer
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West Nile Weekly Update -- 9.10.2010
Cooler evening temperatures have contributed to fewer mosquitos in our region.
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West Nile Weekly Update -- 8.19.2010
Hot weather means more mosquitoes, and with more mosquitoes comes an increased risk of West Nile Virus.
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West Nile Virus Weekly Update -- 7.23.2010
Columbus Public Health will be spraying neighborhoods in Columbus for mosquitoes.
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West Nile Virus Weekly Update -- 8.26.2010
Weekly map posted for mosquito spraying in Columbus neighborhoods for prevention and control of West Nile Virus.
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West Nile Weekly Update -- 8.5.2010
Columbus Public Health will be spraying neighborhoods in Columbus.
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West Nile Weekly Update -- 7.12 thru 7.13.2010
Columbus Public Health will be spraying neighborhoods in Columbus and Worthington.
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Heat Safety and Cooling Programs -- 7.22.2010
Extreme Summer Heat Poses Health Risk to Kids, Elderly and Medically Fragile
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H1N1 Vaccination for Columbus City Elementary Students
Free H1N1 vaccine is being offered for students in all of the Columbus City district’s elementary schools.
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Free H1N1 Vaccinations for Students at Middle Schools & High Schools
Columbus Public Health is partnering with Columbus City Schools to provide H1N1 vaccine for students in all middle and high schools beginning February 10 – 18, 2010
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African Americans at Higher Risk of H1N1 Complications -- 1.22.10
Local Research shows blacks nearly three times more likely to be hospitalized
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World AIDS Day -- 12.1.2010
Two of Columbus landmarks will be illuminated red, candlelight vigil.
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West Nile Weekly Update -- 7.6 thru 7.9.2010
Columbus Public Health will be spraying neighborhoods in Columbus and Worthington.
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Walk to School Day -- 10.6.2010
Education is Key in Creating Safer Walking for Kids
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Tularemia Detected by Sampling System -- 4.1.2010
Detected by a routine daily air sample and determined to be no risk to public health.
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Taxi Cabs Offer Safe Ride Home -- 12.10.2010
Central Ohio Safe Ride Program offers taxi cab vouchers
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Stay Healthy and Safe in Winter Weather -- 2.10.10
Health Commissioner Dr. Teresa Long offering winter storm safety tips.
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Restaurants Join Mayor In Fight Against Obesity -- 2.22.10
Mayor Coleman announces new Healthy Choices Committee
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Restaurant Menu Labeling -- 5.11.2010
Mayor Coleman and KFC Partner on new initiative.
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Residents Urged to Get Flu Shot -- 10.5.2010
Vaccine will help entire community be healthier and safer during flu season.
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Public Health Alert for Pertussis -- 7.13.2010
Physicians asked to monitor for cases and parents urged to get vaccinated with a booster.
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Produce Linked to E. Coli Cases -- 5.6.2010
Lettuce in New York Tests Positive for E. Coli and Recall Underway
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Pertussis Reports Online Weekly -- 11.23.2010
Pertussis cases continue to increase in central Ohio, reports availiable
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Operation Safe Ride - 3.16.10
Law enforcement and public health launch program for St. Patrick's Day
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New Vaccine Required for 7th Grade Students
Booster dose of Tdap for students entering 7th grade starting 2010-2011 school year
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Multi-State Outbreak of E.coli -- 4.26.2010
Local cases being investigated are linked to Michigan outbreak.
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Mosquito Spraying Begins to Protect Residents' Health -- 6.25.2010
Killing adult mosquitoes throughout summer helps prevent West Nile virus
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Mayor and City Leaders Get Flu Shots -- 10.18.2010
City leaders will roll up their sleeves to get a seasonal flu shot.
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Healthy and Safe Thanksgiving -- 11.22.2010
Don’t let a Food borne Illness Ruin your Thanksgiving this year
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Healthy and Safe Holiday -- 12.17.2010
Protect entire family this holiday season with flu shot
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Food Safety Hearing Set -- 6.15.2010
Food safety hearings have been scheduled for two food facilities.
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Food Safety Hearing -- 7.7.2010
A food safety hearing has been scheduled for a food facility by the Columbus Public Health’s Hearing Officer.
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Food Safety Hearing -- 11.30.2010
Food safety hearing has been scheduled for a food facility by hearing officer
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First Mosquitoes Testing Positive for West Nile Virus -- 8.4.2010
Columbus Commissioner Urges Residents to Practice Prevention
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Farmers Markets -- 7.29.2010
Held July 29, August 5 and August 12 at CPH
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Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk -- 2.4.10
Make the right play to save your life and the lives of others.
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Extreme Summer Heat Poses Health Risks -- 8.11.2010
Safety Tips and Cooling Programs help Residents Enjoy a Healthier and Safer Summer
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E.coli Outbreak Update -- 4.28.2010
All five confirmed cases now linked to Michigan outbreak.
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CPH to Hold H1N1 Vaccination Clinics at Area Churches
Feb. 13 at Trinity Baptist Church and Feb. 17 at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church
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Community Outbreak of Pertussis Continues to Increase -- 9.7.2010
Cases usually Decrease in Summer but Most Cases in Five Years Reported in August
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Columbus Public Health H1N1 Clinic by Appointment
H1N1 Vaccination Clinic – by appointment only, for anyone who wants to be vaccinated.
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Columbus Mayor & City Leaders Get Flu Shot -- 10.18.2010
Flu shot given to Mayor Coleman at 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18 at City Hall.
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Columbus Board of Health Meets -- 10.19.2010
Tuesday, October 19 at 2:00 p.m. at 240 Parsons Avenue.
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Columbus Board of Health Meeting 3.16.10
Board meets next Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at 240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus.
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Columbus Board of Health Meeting -- 9.23.2010
Next Thursday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m. at 240 Parsons Avenue.
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Columbus Board of Health Meeting -- 6.29.2010
Next meeting is Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at 240 Parsons Avenue.
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Columbus Board of Health Meeting -- 12.16.2010
Board of Health meets this Thursday, December 16, 2010, at 9:00 a.m
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Columbus Board of Health Meeting -- 11.16.2010
Meeting is Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at 2:00 p.m
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Columbus Art Walks Launched -- 9.1.2010
Art walk maps introduced to help combat obesity as part of city’s active living initiative.
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Cold Weather Tips Key to Staying Healthy -- 1.06.2010
Precautions Help Prevent Weather-Related Injuries and Illness
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Cold Weather Dangers -- 12.13.2020
Preparation and prevention protect the whole family when cold weather strikes
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Click It or Ticket to 6.6.2010
Local Organizations Partner to Encourage Residents to Buckle Up Week
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Click It or Ticket -- 5.29.2010
Black Belt Buckle Up Block Party media event and community celebration.
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Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving --10.28.2010
Drunk Drivers Can’t Hide Behind Halloween Costumes
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Board of Health Meeting -- 5.18.2010
Columbus Board of Health meets next Tuesday, May 18
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Board of Health Media Advisory -- 4.15.2010
Columbus Board of Health meets Tuesday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m. at 240 Parsons Avenue.
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Anyone with a Baby Needs Pertussis Booster -- 8.13.2010
Immunizing Family Members and Others Protects Infants Too Young for Shot
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