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Franklin County Public Health Jurisdiction Update
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February 2026
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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CHAT Summit: Rescheduled
Due to the inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our attendees, presenters, and staff, we made the decision to postpone the 2026 CHAT Summit. Nonetheless, the show must go on!
From our notable keynote speaker, Erika Clark Jones, CEO of ADAMH, to informative breakout session presentations and an insightful panel discussion, we hope you can still join us for an action-packed day.
For individuals who are unable to attend, we encourage you to cancel your tickets or contact us via email. If you have any questions, please reach out to fcphchat@franklincountyohio.gov.
The new date for the CHAT Summit is:
Whitehall Shine Bright Community Center
4590 E Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43213
Tuesday February 24th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Register to attend the event, if you have not done so already.
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The 2026 District Advisory Council Meeting is scheduled for Thursday March 19 at 5:30pm.
The Franklin County District Advisory Council (DAC) is currently accepting letters of interest from individuals who would like to serve as a member of the Franklin County Board of Health.
The DAC is made up of the Chairman of each group of township trustees, the Mayor of each village and the President of the Board of County Commissioners.
This Board appointment will serve a five-year term that expires in March 2031. This appointment must be filled by a physician (MD or DO) and will be made with regards to equal representation of all parts of the Health District. The DAC may consider the applicant’s place of residence and employment.
Invitations to voting members will be sent out in the next few weeks. To submit a letter of interest or if you have questions, please contact Debra Smith at (614) 525-3670 or Debra.Smith@franklincountyohio.gov.
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Black History Month Community Gathering & Health Fair
We’ve Come This Far by Faith: Health, Legacy, and Community is a one-day Black History Month community gathering designed to celebrate resilience, legacy, and progress in American history while addressing persistent health and social equity challenges. Hosted in one of Columbus’s most impacted West Side communities, the program integrates faith, public health, policy, and lived experience to advance community well-being.
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
1775 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration for the event is encouraged.
The Office of Epidemiology & Data published two new reports, which can be found on the FCPH Data Hub.
The first report is the Cancer Risk Profile. Cancer is the second leading cause of death among Franklin County residents. This report describes the leading cancers among Franklin County residents and who is most at risk. For example, Hispanic/Latina female residents are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer in late stages.
Second, the Epidemiology and Data team shared their Vaccine Hesitancy Report is the second report. It summarizes local data from the Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey (OMAS) about parents' hesitancy to vaccinate their children and current coverage for important vaccines. In 2023, nearly 1 in 5 Franklin County parents were worried about their child receiving the vaccine that protects the community from measles.
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This is a reminder that food license renewals must be paid by March 2, 2026, to avoid a late fee, and they can be paid with your credit card.
- Go to the Accela portal to log in or to create an account if this is the first time that you are using the portal. We recommend that you do not use Internet Explorer to access Accela.
- Connect to your facility using the PIN code supplied by the Ohio Department of Health via email. If you did not receive your PIN code or if you have sold your business, please email the Food Safety Team.
- Submit your credit card payment to renew your license.
Additional instructions and guidelines are available at myfcph.org.
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The Ohio Department of Veteran Services (ODVS) is asking for your help with an important statewide effort. They are conducting a 2026 Ohio Military-Connected Community Assessment.
Please consider completing this survey if you are a military-connected Ohioan and help distribute the survey to others in your network or community.
The results of this survey will help the State of Ohio to better understand the needs, barriers, and priorities of our military-connected community and to help improve programs, services, and policy decisions across the state.
Military-Connected Ohioans include the following:
- Ohio National Guard
- Active Duty
- Reserve Component
- Veterans
- ROTC
- Military spouses/dependents/family members/caregivers
Incentive: Qualified respondents will receive a $25 e-gift card. A qualified representative is considered someone who meets the representative quota targets, but those who do not qualify for the incentive are still encouraged to complete the survey.
A flyer from ODVS is part of this newsletter if you would like to share it.
Thank you in advance for helping ODVS strengthen how Ohio supports all those who serve!
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The next jurisdiction update will be sent
on Friday, March 6, 2026
Visit fcphcommunityhub.org for the latest information.
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