Health Alerts

Prevent Water Illnesses May 15, 2008 Recreational water illnesses are spread by coming in contact with contaminated water when swimming. Read More... Two Clinics Closed This Week May 15, 2008 Two CPH clinics will each close for one day this week. Sexual Health on Thursday, May 15 and TB on Friday, May 16. Read More... Safe Holiday Parties May 12, 2008 Picnics, barbecues, and potlucks kick off summer this Memorial Day Weekend. Prepare and transport your food safely. Read More... Shigellosis April 15, 2008 Shigellosis is an infection of the intestines usually spread by poor handwashing. Read More... The Facts About Tuberculosis April 8, 2008 Tuberculosis (TB) is spread by breathing in the cough or sneeze of an infected person. Although contagious, it is not that easily spread. Read More... American Diabetes Alert Day March 25, 2008 Nearly 21 million people in the U.S. have diabetes and an estimated millions more have diabetes and don't know it. Find out if you are at risk or may have diabetes. Read More... Time To Check Water Wells March 21, 2008 Just as you check your furnace or smoke detectors, spring is a good time to have an annual water well checkup. Read More... Bed bugs Making a Comeback March 20, 2008 Bed bugs were a common problem in the US until the middle of the 20th century. Today, bed bugs are making a comeback. Read More... Still Time For A Flu Shot February 19, 2008 The single best way to protect yourself against the flu is to get your flu shot. Now peak flu season, there is still time. Read More... February is Heart Health Month February 2, 2008 Find out what you can do to lower your risk for heart disease. Show that you love your heart by how you live. Read More... MRSA Video Online January 30, 2008 Preview new MRSA video with prevention tips to help protect families, schools and businesses. Read More... Hand Washing Reduces Risk of Getting Sick March 7, 2007 The simple practice of washing your hands can reduce your risk of getting sick. In fact, keeping your hands clean is one of the best ways to avoid germs, helping everyone lead healthier and safer lives year round. Read More... Mercury - What You Need to Know November 14, 2007 Mercury is a poison that can be found in waterways, foods such as fish, and common household objects, like thermometers. Read More... Serve Safe Food for the Big Game November 9, 2007 Looking forward to the OSU game day parties? Learn the four simple steps to serving safe food. Read More... Smokers Quit for the Day For Smokeout November 9, 2007 Why not join smokers across the nation take part in the Great American Smokeout® by quitting smoking for the day on November 15. Read More... Play it Safe This Halloween October 25, 2007 Parents can play it safe with their kids this Halloween with tips for safe streets, safe treats and safe costumes. Read More... Get Information on Pertussis October 15, 2007 Pertussis, also called Whooping Cough, is a bacterial infection spread when infected people cough or sneeze. Read More... Focus on Breast Health October 4, 2007 October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more about reducing the risk of breast cancer, early detection, and local resources. Read More... Facts on Bacterial Meningitis September 6, 2007 Bacterial Meningitis is an infection of the fluid of a person's spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. Get the facts about what it is, who is at risk and how it is prevented. Read More... Protect Your Skin in the Sun July 5, 2007 When spending time outside, it's important to protect yourself and your family against the dangers of the sun on your skin. Read More... Columbus Combats West Nile Virus June 8, 2007 Each year during the mosquito season, Columbus Public Health fights West Nile with trapping, testing and fogging. Read More... Swim Safely This Summer May 24, 2007 Swimming is a great way to be active, but also gives you the potential to get sick from the water you swim in. Read More... Stay Healthy and Safe in Extreme Cold February 16, 2007 Safety tips to stay healthy and safe through frigid temperatures, as well as links to local heating resources. Read More... Unwelcome Holiday Guests December 21, 2006 The holidays can mark the arrival of an unwelcome guest - food borne illness. Take simple food safety steps to protect your loved ones this holiday season. Read More... Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) July 7, 2006 Information about Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus. Read More... Air Quality Alert: Very Unhealthy for All No air quality alert has been issued. Sometimes alerts are issued due to a range that is very unhealthy for people with chronic respiratory problems, children, older adults, and anyone outside for long periods. Read More... Air Quality Alert: Unhealthy for All No air quality alert has been issued. These can be for a range that is unhealthy for people with chronic respiratory problems like asthma, children, older adults, and anyone outside for long periods. Read More... Air Quality Alert: Unhealthy for Some No air quality alert has been issued. During alerts, learn who is at risk, health effects to watch for and how to avoid its effects. Read More... Fighting Childhood Overweight Services offered to stop the rising tide of overweight children in Columbus. Read More...