Jurisdiction Call Notes - February 2025

Franklin County Ohio Public Health sent this bulletin at 02/19/2025 04:05 PM EST

Franklin County Public Health Situational Update

February 2025

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.

Prevention & Wellness

Epidemiology Report Review

Radhika Iyer, Infectious Disease Program Epidemiologist & Supervisor

Due to reporting changes, Epidemiology Reports are published quarterly.
- The report has been updated to reflect Quarterly community levels.
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.

What to Know About the Flu and You

Flu Season is upon us and its going around here in Franklin County.

Stay home when you are sick.
Wash your hands often (with soap and water for at least 20 seconds).
Cover your cough and sneeze.
It's not too late to get your flu shot! Visit myfcph.org/vaccines/ to schedule an appointment!

Health Systems & Planning

Community Engagement

Eva Wollerman, Community Engagement Division Manager

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Care Coordination

Lindsey Rodenhauser, Care Coordination Division Manager

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Administration

Communications & Public Affairs

Kristin Howard, Director of Communications and Public Affairs

MyFCPH Redesign & Relaunch

The new FCPH website is live! It allows users to find programs and information faster than ever, and features pages with accessible and easy to understand descriptions about the services we offer. This project was two years in the making and involved close collaboration with colleagues from every division and office at the health department. Make sure to take a look - we think you’ll like what you see!

Health Works Franklin County

The next Health Works Franklin County (HWFC) meeting will be held on March 13, 2025. Save the dates will be going out soon. The March agenda will include topics such as basic needs, equity, mental health, environmental health and maternal/infant health. Please join us!

Equity Updates

Lisa Dent, Associate Director of Equity and Inclusion

Black History Month Events and Learning Series

We are partnering with Columbus Public Health and other great partners on upcoming Black History Month events listed below. We look forward to seeing you there!

Empowerment through Legacy
February 8, 2025 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
King Arts Complex located at 835 Mt. Vernon Ave.

For more information, click here.

Financial Literacy
February 20, 2025 from 6-7:30 p.m.
MLK Library Branch located at 1467 E. Long St.

For more information, click here. To register, click here.

Community Learning Circle
February 27, 2025 at 6-8 p.m.
MLK Library Branch located at 1467 E. Long St.

For more information, click here. To register, click here.

Equity Advisory Council

The Equity Advisory Council (EAC) is looking for additional members to strategize ways to uplift marginalized communities. The EAC meets virtually on the 4th Monday of every month. If you'd like to join the FCPH EAC contact Lisa Dent at LisaDent@franklincountyohio.gov

Data & Epidemiology

Abby Boeckman, Director of Epidemiology & Data

FCPH Data Hub

The Office of Epidemiology & Data is a team of epidemiologists available to assist community members and organizations with data-related requests and questions. Please complete the following survey to submit your data request to our team. Your request will be reviewed and responded to within 3 business days. Select "Submit a Data Request" on the new data hub here.

Abby also highlighted the "About Your Community" data option. This highlights population, economics, housing, employment, transportation and technology in your community.