In Columbus, Ohio, there are a plethora of health events that provide educational sessions, free flu and COVID-19 vaccines, fresh produce, and health information. The South Side Thrive Collaborative brings together community partners to improve housing stability, economic mobility, and health outcomes on the South Side. The Respiration Association will bring together experts, advocates, and community members to explore the strategies and resources available to stop smoking and using tobacco in the city of Columbus and Franklin County. The Near East Side of Columbus is a neighborhood where social determinants of health can play an important role in the physical health of residents.
Army veteran Jaymes Poling recounts his deployments to Afghanistan and his return home, sparking vital debates about the challenges and mental health of veterans. Columbus City Council Health President, Councilmember Shayla Favor, and Columbus Public Health will host a community conversation about flavored tobacco and its impact on Columbus neighborhoods.
Healthy Community Day
is held every year in June at one of the outpatient campuses of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. It has grown over the years to offer free health and wellness resources to hundreds of people at its new location, Ohio State Outpatient Care East.Ohio State Health & Discovery brings together this experience to provide today's most important health news and the deeper story behind the most important issues affecting the health of people, animals, society and the world. This event is organized in collaboration with Goodwill Columbus and The Reeb Center to explore diverse employment opportunities. All of this adds to the commitment that Ohio State Wexner Medical Center promises as an academic health center.
Modern Warrior LIVE
is organized jointly by the NVMM, in collaboration with the comprehensive health team at the VA Central Ohio Whole Care System.Columbus Public Health helps the community and would like the opportunity to be part of your event. This event provides an opportunity for veterans to connect with each other and share their stories while learning about resources available to them in their local community.
