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May 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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The Community Health Action Teams (CHATs) are working hard on several community events to provide resources and opportunities to residents who want to improve their health while having fun.
The Westerville CHAT is sponsoring an Older Adult Health and Safety Fair. This free event is open to residents 55 years of age and older, their advocates and family members. Attendees can visit with a variety of vendors and representatives to receive age-specific information about staying safe and healthy while facing the challenges of aging.
This event will take place at the Westerville Community Center located at 350 North Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, OH 43082 on May12 from 9 a.m. to noon.
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The Westerville CHAT will also participate in the Uptown Westerville’s 4th Friday festival series in which a summer concert will take place in historic Westerville on the lawn of Hanby School. In addition to the concert, residents can check out the food trucks, pop-up vendors, and their favorite Uptown Westerville restaurants and retail establishments. Members of the Westerville CHAT will have a booth set up for concert-goers and shoppers so if you are in the area, be sure to say hello!
Friday, May 22
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
50 North State Street
Westerville, OH 43082
The Canal Winchester CHAT have their share of fun events and activities happening this summer. Since May 5, the group has been hosting the Mind and Motion: A Health Education Series. This interactive event series is intended for older adults to improve their physical health, learn helpful safety tips, and to be proactive in protecting their health. The series runs until September 8th, and registration is encouraged. More information can be found on the Canal Winchester CHATs flyer.
All sessions will be held at the same location:
Canal Village Community Room
85 Covenant Way, Canal Winchester, OH 43110
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The Canal Winchester CHAT will have a booth set up at a combined event with the Music in the Park series and a Touch-a-Truck event.
Participants can enjoy a free summer concert along with family-friendly activities at 36 South High Street, Canal Winchester. All music and activities will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the third Friday of May, June, July, August, and September.
Additionally on May 15th, attendees can check out the vehicles used by public works and public safety from the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, Madison Township Police, Madison Township Fire Department, Franklin County Auditor Weights & Measures, South Central Power, Ohio Army National Guard, Ohio 811, and City of Canal Winchester!
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The Hilliard CHAT will have a booth set up at The Well located at 3993 Cosgray Rd, Hilliard 43026 on May 19th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Our friends from The James will be providing information on cancer prevention and screenings.
This event is only open to those who have a membership to The Well. More information can be found on the Hilliard CHAT events flyer.
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Join us for the Ohio Department of Health's 5th Annual Childhood Cancer Summit on May 19, 2026. The theme of the program is Ohio Partners to Improve Childhood Cancer and sessions will highlight the impact of working together in a variety of ways:
- Collaborative efforts within Ohio.
- $5m in state funding for childhood cancer research.
- Social work collaborative.
- Nonprofit assessment and collaborative.
- Partnering with nonprofits for better peer support.
- Promoting palliative care in partnership.
- Working together to improve survivorship and transition to adulthood.
- Federal partnerships.
There is no cost to attend, and you can access the presentations virtually or with other families at one of three Watch Parties in Cleveland, Columbus or Cincinnati. More details about the in-person events and registration information can be found from the Summit Agenda and Summit Registration.
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The days are getting warmer and that means the festivals will be starting soon. That also means festival/fair goers will be expecting food trucks and other delicious fair foods, so remember to submit your temporary food license application at least ten days before your event to ensure all documentation is completed properly and on time for your event. For more information, visit the website at myfcph.org/food-safety/.
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West Broad Street Transit‑Oriented Development Study
LinkUS has launched the West Broad Street Transit‑Oriented Development (TOD) Study, which explores how future development around transit stations can better support housing, access to jobs and services, walkability, affordability, and preserving neighborhood character. The study kicked off in March and will continue gathering input from the community before recommendations are developed.
Those who live, work, or spend time along West Broad Street can get involved by attending a Station Area Open House and/or taking a short online survey. Community input will help guide how development fits the needs of existing neighborhoods and businesses as transit investments move forward.
Upcoming Station Area Meetings:
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Downtown: Saturday, May 9th from 10 a.m. to noon or Wednesday, May 13th from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Hilltop: Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to noon or Wednesday, May 20th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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Franklinton: Thursday, June 4th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. or Saturday, June 6th from 10 a.m. to noon.
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Westland: Saturday, June 20th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or Monday, June 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Open house details, the survey link, and project updates are available at linkuscolumbus.com/development/.
Please feel free to forward this message to colleagues, partners, or community members who may be interested.
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The next jurisdiction update will be sent on
Friday, June 5, 2026.
Visit fcphcommunityhub.org for the latest information.
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