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Press Archive

Media Releases from 2010

Food Safety Hearings Scheduled -- 7.23.2010 Food safety hearings scheduled for two food facilities on Wednesday, July 28.  - learn more

Food Safety Hearings -- 10.21.2010 Food safety hearings have been scheduled for three food facilities. - learn more

Food Safety Hearing -- 5.18.2010 Scheduled for a food facility by the Columbus Public Health’s Hearing Officer. - learn more

West Nile Virus Weekly Update -- 8.12.2010 Locations selected for Columbus Public Health mosquito spraying in Columbus. - learn more

Food Safety Hearings -- 6.2.2010 Scheduled for three food facilities by the Columbus Public Health’s Hearing Officer - learn more

West Nile Weekly Update -- 9.10.2010 Cooler evening temperatures have contributed to fewer mosquitos in our region. - learn more

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. - learn more

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.  - learn more

West Nile Weekly Update -- 8.5.2010 Columbus Public Health will be spraying neighborhoods in Columbus. - learn more

West Nile Weekly Update -- 7.12 thru 7.13.2010 Columbus Public Health will be spraying neighborhoods in Columbus and Worthington.  - learn more

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. - learn more

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 - learn more

African Americans at Higher Risk of H1N1 Complications -- 1.22.10 Local Research shows blacks nearly three times more likely to be hospitalized - learn more

World AIDS Day -- 12.1.2010 Two of Columbus landmarks will be illuminated red, candlelight vigil. - learn more

West Nile Weekly Update -- 7.6 thru 7.9.2010 Columbus Public Health will be spraying neighborhoods in Columbus and Worthington. - learn more

Walk to School Day -- 10.6.2010 Education is Key in Creating Safer Walking for Kids - learn more

Tularemia Detected by Sampling System -- 4.1.2010 Detected by a routine daily air sample and determined to be no risk to public health.  - learn more

Taxi Cabs Offer Safe Ride Home -- 12.10.2010 Central Ohio Safe Ride Program offers taxi cab vouchers  - learn more

Stay Healthy and Safe in Winter Weather -- 2.10.10 Health Commissioner Dr. Teresa Long offering winter storm safety tips. - learn more

Restaurants Join Mayor In Fight Against Obesity -- 2.22.10 Mayor Coleman announces new Healthy Choices Committee - learn more

Restaurant Menu Labeling -- 5.11.2010 Mayor Coleman and KFC Partner on new initiative. - learn more

Residents Urged to Get Flu Shot -- 10.5.2010 Vaccine will help entire community be healthier and safer during flu season. - learn more

Public Health Alert for Pertussis -- 7.13.2010 Physicians asked to monitor for cases and parents urged to get vaccinated with a booster. - learn more

Produce Linked to E. Coli Cases -- 5.6.2010 Lettuce in New York Tests Positive for E. Coli and Recall Underway - learn more

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 - learn more

New Vaccine Required for 7th Grade Students Booster dose of Tdap for students entering 7th grade starting 2010-2011 school year - learn more

Multi-State Outbreak of E.coli -- 4.26.2010 Local cases being investigated are linked to Michigan outbreak. - learn more

Mosquito Spraying Begins to Protect Residents' Health -- 6.25.2010 Killing adult mosquitoes throughout summer helps prevent West Nile virus - learn more

Mayor and City Leaders Get Flu Shots -- 10.18.2010 City leaders will roll up their sleeves to get a seasonal flu shot. - learn more

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 - learn more

Food Safety Hearing Set -- 6.15.2010 Food safety hearings have been scheduled for two food facilities.   - learn more

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. - learn more

Food Safety Hearing -- 11.30.2010 Food safety hearing has been scheduled for a food facility by hearing officer - learn more

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 - learn more

Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk -- 2.4.10 Make the right play to save your life and the lives of others. - learn more

Extreme Summer Heat Poses Health Risks -- 8.11.2010 Safety Tips and Cooling Programs help Residents Enjoy a Healthier and Safer Summer - learn more

E.coli Outbreak Update -- 4.28.2010 All five confirmed cases now linked to Michigan outbreak. - learn more

CPH to Hold H1N1 Vaccination Clinics at Area Churches Feb. 13 at Trinity Baptist Church and Feb. 17 at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church  - learn more

Community Outbreak of Pertussis Continues to Increase -- 9.7.2010 Cases usually Decrease in Summer but Most Cases in Five Years Reported in August - learn more

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. - learn more

Columbus Board of Health Meets -- 10.19.2010 Tuesday, October 19 at 2:00 p.m. at 240 Parsons Avenue.  - learn more

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.  - learn more

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.  - learn more

Columbus Board of Health Meeting -- 12.16.2010 Board of Health meets this Thursday, December 16, 2010, at 9:00 a.m  - learn more

Columbus Board of Health Meeting -- 11.16.2010 Meeting is Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at 2:00 p.m  - learn more

Columbus Art Walks Launched -- 9.1.2010 Art walk maps introduced to help combat obesity as part of city’s active living initiative.  - learn more

Cold Weather Tips Key to Staying Healthy -- 1.06.2010 Precautions Help Prevent Weather-Related Injuries and Illness - learn more

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. - learn more

Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving --10.28.2010 Drunk Drivers Can’t Hide Behind Halloween Costumes - learn more

Board of Health Meeting -- 5.18.2010 Columbus Board of Health meets next Tuesday, May 18 - learn more

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.    - learn more

Anyone with a Baby Needs Pertussis Booster -- 8.13.2010 Immunizing Family Members and Others Protects Infants Too Young for Shot - learn more