Who We Are
About Us
In 2013, Columbus Public Health (CPH) participated in a new initiative called the Ohio Equity Institute (OEI), being coordinated through the Ohio Department of Health. Columbus is one of nine urban Ohio communities working together over the next three years on projects aimed at reducing infant mortality. To read more about the OEI, click here.
Why Infant Mortality
Infant mortality – or the death of a baby before his/her first birthday – is a critical indicator of community health. While recent data shows national infant mortality rates decreasing, Ohio still has the 5th worst rate in the nation and the Columbus and Franklin County area has a rate that is twice as high as New York City’s1.
Neighborhoods Affected
Columbus Public Health will focus efforts in the South Side of Columbus within zip codes 43206 and 43207. These two zip codes are among the highest infant mortality rates in the country.
Get Involved
We are looking for committed individuals to help by getting the message out or helping to create and/or implement the plan. Contact us at 614-645-6425 or [email protected] for more details.