Media Releases from 2015
Board of Health Meeting 4.21.2015
The Columbus Board of Health will meet Tuesday, 4/21/15, at 2:00 p.m., at 240 Parsons Avenue.
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Columbus Public Health to Spray Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus -- 7.16.2015
CPH urges residents to help remove standing water around
your property.
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Columbus Public Health to Spray Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus -- 8.3.2015
CPH urges residents to help remove standing water around your property.
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Kids Need Vaccines to Stay Healthy – and in School
New Law also Requires Kids in State Licensed Child Care Facilities to be Immunized
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Columbus Public Health to Spray Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus
Tuesday, August 18, Wednesday, August 19, Thursday, August 20 and Friday August 21, 2015
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Columbus Public Health to Spray Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus - 9.1.2015
Mosquito spraying in area neighborhoods for September 1, 2, and 3. See list and online map for locations.
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Spraying Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus -- 8.3.2015
Columbus Public Health to Spray Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus on September 4 and 8, 2015.
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Mosquito Spraying for West Nile -- 9.14.2015
CPH to Spray Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus September 15 - 18, 2015.
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Spraying Area Neighborhoods to Prevent West Nile Virus -- 8.18.2015
Two new cases of West Nile Virus diagnosed in Columbus this week, residents asked to protect themselves.
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Three Ohio Cities Teaming Up to Provide Increased HIV Testing -- 9.21.2015
Joint Efforts Part of National Gay Men’s HIV/Awareness Day on September 27
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Influenza has Arrived in Central Ohio – Get a Flu Shot Now -- 10.15.2015
FluMist supplies are limited so get a flu shot instead of waiting.
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Board of Health Meets -- 10.16.2015
Meeting will be Tuesday, 10/20/15, at 2:00 p.m., at 240 Parsons Avenue
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Board of Health Meeting -- 11.13.2015
Columbus Board of Health will meet next Tuesday, 11/17/15, at 2:00 p.m., at 240 Parsons Avenue.
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Board of Health to Meet -- 12.11.2015
Columbus Board of Health meets Tuesday, December 15 at 2:00 p.m., at 240 Parsons Avenue.
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Public Meeting on New Domestic Farm Animal Regulations
Proposed changes include annual permit renewal and inspection and spacing requirements
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City Leaders Get Flu Vaccine -- 10.26.2015
Flu Shots Protect Leaders, Their Families and Community this Entire Flu Season
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Tailgate to Raise Awareness and Fight Infant Mortality -- 10.23.2015
Event on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Columbus
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Columbus Public Health to Offer Low-Cost Rabies Clinic -- 10.7.2015
$10 rabies vaccines for dogs, cats and ferrets on Friday, October 9 from 1-3
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Drug Drop–Off Day to Protect Families and Environment -- 9.24.2015
Unwanted and Expired Medicines will be Disposed in Safe, Legal and Earth Friendly Way on Sept. 26
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Human Cases of West Nile Virus Reported -- 9.10.2015
Human Cases of West Nile Virus Reported in Columbus and Franklin County. Residents can still protect themselves.
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Drive Sober Kick Off -- 8.21.2015
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Kick-off event, featuring drunk driving victims, law enforcement officers and a judge.
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Excessive Rain and Standing Water Could Lead to Increase in Mosquitoes
Residents Asked to Help Prevent Mosquito Growth by Eliminating Standing Water
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First Mosquito Pool Positive for West Nile Virus -- 7.8.2015
Health Commissioner Urges Residents to Practice
Prevention and Help Eliminate Standing Water
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Summer Mosquito Spraying Begins -- 6.30.2015
Parks Sprayed July 1 and 2 to Prevent and Control West Nile Virus
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Free Rapid HIV Tests Being Offered at Select Walgreens in Central Ohio -- 6.24.2015
Columbus Public Health Joins Walgreens, ARC and Greater Than AIDS for Tests and Health Event
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Columbus Wins National Sustainability Award for Green Community Initiatives
City Honored for using Innovative and Environmentally Friendly Practices
2015-06-22
Columbus Wins National Sustainability Award for Green Community Initiatives
Press
Release -- June 22,
2015
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Nitrate Advisory Remains in Effect
Applies only to infants under the age of 6 months and pregnant women within the advisory area.
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Nitrate Advisory Remains in Effect -- 6.11.2015
Water distribution will continue for pregnant women and infants in impacted areas, see details for dates and times.
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Board of Health Meeting - 5.15.2015
Board of Health meets next Tuesday
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Click It or Ticket Campaign Kickoff
Seat belts remain the single most effective piece of protective equipment
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Health Leaders Advocate for HIV Prevention -- 5.11.2015
First Major Medical Breakthrough in HIV Prevention in 30 Years.
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Columbus Public Health to Host Drug Drop–Off Day -- 4.22.2015
Unwanted or Expired Medications Collected in Drive Through on Earth Day, April 22
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Community Garden Celebration -- 4.22.2015
Awards to 34 Gardens Announced at 45th Anniversary of Earth Day at Franklin Park Conservatory
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Board of Health Meets -- 3.13.2015
Columbus Board of Health will meet next Tuesday, 3/17/15, at 2:00 p.m., at 240 Parsons Avenue.
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Columbus Board of Health Meeting -- 2.17.2015
The Columbus Board of Health will meet next Tuesday, 2/17/15, at 2 p.m., at 240 Parsons Avenue.
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Columbus Board of Health To Meet -- 1.16.2015
Meeting next Tuesday, 1/20/15, at 2:00 p.m., at 240 Parsons Avenue.
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Fit Week at Local Studios Helps Residents take Steps to a Healthier Life in 2015 -- 1.6.2015
Proceeds from Discounted Fitness Classes will Buy Bikes for Kids in Need
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