Aly & Hajiro began learning about drug & alcohol prevention as students at South High & are now mentoring others. This #PreventionWeek, learn about programs at your school or near you, & visit https://t.co/Cdt3X7fPRI to learn more about prevention through Columbus Public Health.
May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth; a great reminder of the resources we have. If you or someone you know is in mental distress, our clinical counselors with the city's Right Response Unit can be reached at (614) 645-4545 ext. 3. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
This week we remember those lost to violence in 2022, while supporting #survivors. Learn more about Columbus Public Health services offered at https://t.co/6UAUCqtn0S or by calling (614) 645-6807.
If you drive by CPH you will see a display of flags honoring the lives lost to violence in 2022. #CrimeVictimsRightsWeek is dedicated to amplifying voices of survivors & committing to support individuals victimized by crime. Visit https://t.co/3Y644uZhaa or call (614) 645-6807.
#DrugTakeBackDay is Saturday - Take some time this week to collect any unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications for @ColumbusHealth's drop-off event. ⬇️
This Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Swing by the front loop at CPH from 10am-2 pm to safely discard unwanted meds. You can also pick up free #naloxone, #fentanyl test strips, Stop the Bleed training info. & #COVID19 home test kits. #DrugTakeBackDay
Columbus Public Health's Local Food Action Plan partnered with @ColumbusDPS to share ways the city is working to tackle food waste and how you can help too. Visit https://t.co/DKedKrTM0I to learn more. #FoodWastePreventionWeek
Access to fresh, healthy food should be a right, not a privilege. It's why CPH works with community partners to strengthen resources & build a more equitable food system for all. Learn about our Local Food Action Plan by visiting https://t.co/ajpR08N9Kz. #NationalPublicHealthWeek
Between outbreaks of #measles & #mpox, the evolution of #COVID19 & continued efforts to build a more equitable community, @DrMRoberts has been busy over the last year. We're grateful for her leadership & dedication every day, but especially today, on #NationalDoctorsDay.
We know naloxone works. Excited to see it could soon be more accessible. In the meantime, Franklin County residents can learn more and order free #naloxone here: https://t.co/rAHlP4drZ2
We’re glad to see this lifesaving tool become more widely available and save lives. Franklin County residents also can receive #free#Narcan from Columbus Public Health and several community partners. Learn more here: https://t.co/yukBswT0Rh
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We're talking #MentalHealth.
Specifically, we're taking a closer look at the intersecting barriers b/w access to mental health services & health literacy. Join us Sat, 3/31 at the @columbusmuseum for an important community conversation. Register here: https://t.co/nN2qIKT9qx.
Don't push your luck this #StPatricksDay. If you drink, plan ahead for a sober ride. Discounted Lyft codes are available at several local bars to make sure you celebrate safely.
If you're planning to celebrate St. Paddy's Day this weekend, make sure you're prepared w/ lifesaving tools like naloxone & fentanyl test strips. You'll find members of the Columbus & Franklin County Addiction Plan passing them out for free at the below locations today.
The Women's Health and Wellness Center at Columbus Public Health offers a variety of services at little to no cost to you, including Pap smears w/ HPV testing, birth control, emergency contraception, cervical cancer screenings & more. Visit https://t.co/AMeNCAALyA.
Today is #NationalDentistDay but we’re thankful for our dental team and the work they do all year. 🦷 Visit https://t.co/fMvK279czB to learn more about our program.
#Dentist#Teeth#Health
While we're grateful this measles outbreak is behind us, we know we're just 1 missed vaccine away from the next one. We urge parents to ensure timely vaccination w/ all childhood vaccines, which are safe & effective at protecting kids & our community from preventable diseases.
Kids begin to heal when they learn that #ParentalAddiction isn't their fault. CPH's Alcohol & Drug Prevention Program works to provide prevention education to address the needs of children of addiction. Visit https://t.co/p7HTvUi81u to learn more. #COAWeek2023