If you're looking for a way to honor #BlackHistoryMonth, come by the King Arts Complex this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a film screening and conversation on health in the Black community. Register here: bit.ly/BHM21123.

This was a fun one to shoot. 🦷🪥 Children's dental health is important all year but take a little extra time this month to look at where you can make improvements in their dental hygiene routine.

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 nacoa.org/coa-awareness-… to learn more. #COAWeek2023

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.

Today is #NationalDentistDay but we’re thankful for our dental team and the work they do all year. 🦷 Visit columbus.gov/dental-sealants to learn more about our program. #Dentist #Teeth #Health

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 columbus.gov/womenshealth.

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.

I hope everyone has a fun and safe St. Paddy's Day!

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 Columbus Museum of Art for an important community conversation. Register here: bit.ly/MHL33123.

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: columbus.gov/publichealth/p…

Who better to recognize on #NationalDoctorsDay than Mysheika Roberts, MD, MPH? Thank you for all you do. 👏

The content I needed this morning. ⚾️

#AllAreWelcomeHere. You can learn more about Trans Day of Visibility here: glaad.org/tdov

If you have firearms in your home, make sure they’re stored safely. Columbus residents can call 614) 645-7417 to order a free lock box today!

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 columbus.gov/LFAP. #NationalPublicHealthWeek

I loved working with Aryeh Alex on this and learning more about the incredible work happening behind the scenes here in #Columbus. #FoodWaste

#DrugTakeBackDay is Saturday - Take some time this week to collect any unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications for Columbus Health's drop-off event. ⬇️

This week we remember those lost to violence in 2022, while supporting #survivors. Learn more about Columbus Public Health services offered at columbus.gov/CARE or by calling (614) 645-6807.

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.

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 columbus.gov/prevention to learn more about prevention through Columbus Public Health.