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Franklin County Public Health Situational Update
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November 2024
Franklin County Public Health wants to stay connected with our partners in creating informed and healthy communities. This newsletter is here to serve as a tool for you to share resources for your community, schools, and families in your district.
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Immunization
Joe Mazzola, Health Commissioner
- We continue to encourage our community to stay up to date on their vaccinations, including RSV.
- If you are interested in hosting a clinic, please contact Alex Jones at alexjones@franklincountyohio.gov.
Epidemiology Report Review
Scott Brewer, Infectious Disease Program Epidemiologist
- Due to reporting changes, Epidemiology Reports are published quarterly.
- Review the full epi report here.
- Please note: all the data shown in the report is only representative of Franklin County Public Health’s jurisdictions which exclude Worthington and the City of Columbus.
- Click here for today’s presentation.
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Lisa Dent, Associate Director of Equity and Inclusion |
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Equity Advisory Council
- The next Equity Advisory Council (EAC) meeting will be held on November 25th.
- This meeting will focus on alignment and integration of our racial equity priority within the FCPH CHIP.
- We will send our quarterly survey to all EAC members to evaluate what is happening in your communities.
- If you have interest in participating or joining the EAC, contact Lisa Dent at lisadent@franklincountyohio.gov.
- A Letter of Interest request was issued a couple weeks ago.
- Submissions will help identify strategic support for the EAC and identify next steps for integrating racial equity.
- This request is closed.
- The review process is underway and we will reach out to everyone who submitted a letter.
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Angela Taah, Communications Specialist |
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 Annual TestGiving Event
- Our 4th Annual TestGiving event is scheduled for November 22 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Memorial Hall.
- Limit 6 test kits per person, while supplies last.
Health is Real podcast
- We have launched our podcast!
- Health is Real is available wherever you get your podcasts and can be streamed directly from the FCPH website.
- Currently there are six episodes available and new episodes launch the first and third Tuesday of each month.
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Lauren Putz, Overdose Fatality Review Coordinator |
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- The Community Action Group is a subcommittee of the Overdose Fatality Review and will be responsible for implementing recommendations from the Overdose Fatality Review team.
- Community organizations are encouraged to join the Community Action Group, especially those that serve or are interested in serving marginalized communities in Franklin County.
- The Community Action Group will meet at least once a month with up to three additionally opportunities to get involved each month.
- Download the flyer here.
- Contact Lauren Putz, Overdose Fatality Review Coordinator, at (614) 623-0459 or LaurenPutz@franklincountyohio.gov with any questions.
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Col. Buck Bramlish, Executive Director, Franklin County Veteran's Affairs Commission |
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- Col. Bramlish discussed Veteran's Day events.
- To download the flyer, click here.
- Click here to review the presentation.
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Dr. Taylor Reed, Executive Director |
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- Charitable Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy that provides pharmacy services and medication management to low-income, uninsured and underinsured residents of Franklin County at no charge.
- The mission at Charitable Pharmacy is to provide affordable high-quality pharmacy services, sanctuary, and hope to our patients.
- Dr. Reed discussed their new website.
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Kelly Bragg, Strategic Planning Manager, Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County |
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- ADAMH is the county authority on mental health and substance use.
- They provide income based behavioral health care.
- ADAMH is conducting a community needs assessment to learn more about the mental health and addiction needs in Franklin County.
- The survey is for all Franklin County community members.
- Survey results will identify the highest priority needs and services throughout the county.
- Click here for the 2024 ADAMH Community Needs Assessment survey.
- The survey is conducted every 5 years.
- Contact Kelly Bragg at kbragg@adamhfranklin.org.
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Elana Burak, Wellness Service Manager, LifeCare Alliance |
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- LifeCare Alliance is the only organization in Ohio that does in-home diabetes education.
- LifeCare Alliance does not alter or change medications. They work with physicians for any needed changes.
- Patient meetings can be conducted through telehealth, phone consultations and in other meeting spaces outside the home if needed.
- Clients can submit an online referral form for services.
- Most medical insurances are accepted.
- Elana discussed additional wellness and diabetes programs on their website.
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