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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Healthy Children

This website is a great source of verified health information for parents on a wide range of health topics, such as healthy living, family life, immunizations, child development, and medical conditions. They offer articles with topics including safety, disaster preparedness, fitness, school issues, dating, substance abuse, emotional wellness, psychiatric medications, grief and more. You can also use the website to find a pediatrician in your zip code.
healthychildren.org

American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region

Provides shelter, food, healthcare, and mental health services for victims of disaster; disaster preparedness and lifesaving skills training; blood drives, and specialized services for members of the military and veterans. The Central & Southern Ohio Region includes Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton.

Home Fire Safety/Smoke Alarms: Provides home fire safety education, tests existing smoke alarms, and installs up to 3 free smoke alarms for those that need them.
(844) 207-4509
redcross.org/local/ohio/central-and-southern-ohio/about-us/our-work/home-fire-campaign.html
Red Cross Training: Provides first aid, CPR, AED, Basic Life Support (BLS), Babysitting training, and Lifeguard training. Many classes are free. Visit the website to find a class near you.
redcross.org/local/ohio/take-a-class
Service to the Armed Forces: Provides financial assistance to military members, veterans, and their families to help cover emergency travel, rent, food, or utility expenses.
(877) 272-7337
redcross.org/local/ohio/central-and-southern-ohio/about-us/our-work/service-to-the-armed-forces.html
Mobile Apps: Offers several free apps users can download for donating blood, first aid for parents and kids, transfusion guidelines for hospitals and medical professionals, and fire safety for kids. The Emergency App provides extreme weather alerts, step-by-step preparation guidelines, and an interactive map to find Red Cross shelters.
redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/mobile-apps.html

24/7 Disaster Services: (800) 733-2767
Central Ohio Chapter: 995 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 253-2740
redcross.org/local/ohio/central-and-southern-ohio/about-us/locations.html

Central Ohio Poison Center

Provides poisoning prevention, assessment and treatment. Anyone can call the 24/7 Poison Center for confidential help responding to suspected poisoning or general questions about poisonings. There are many poison centers across the county, and the Central Ohio Poison Center is based at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
24/7 Poison Emergency Hotline: (800) 222-1222
Central Ohio Poison Center: nationwidechildrens.org/poison-center
National Website: poisoncenters.org

Columbus Division of Fire Smoke Detector Hotline

Smoke Alarms Saves Lives! campaign from the Columbus Division of Fire. Households in Columbus can call the Smoke Alarm Hotline to request a free smoke detector/alarm.
3639 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 724-0935
columbus.gov/Services/Public-Safety/Fire/Safety-Information/Smoke-Alarms-Save-Lives

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) – Safe Drug Disposal

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has safe and secure drop box locations to appropriately dispose of any unused or expired pain reliever medications. Visit the website to find a safe disposal location.
More Information from the DEA: dea.gov/everyday-takeback-day

Franklin County Public Health (FCPH)

Find lots of educational resources and city services on their website. FCPH offers many services and resources, including:

Birth/death certificates:
(614) 645-7331
columbus.gov/Services/Public-Health/Get-a-Birth-or-Death-Certificate
Vaccine Clinics: FCPH will not turn away anyone for inability to pay.
(614) 525-3719
cap4kids.org/columbus/fcph-immunizations
Healthy Home Assessment: Sign up for a free inspection, they provide safety improvements and home repair for income-eligible households.
myfcph.org/sustainability
Behavioral Health & Addiction Services: Peer recovery support, free Naloxone, and harm reduction resources.
(614) 561-8893
Children with Medical Handicaps Program: Get help with diagnosis, treatment, and service coordination.
(614) 525-5960
myfcph.org/children-with-medical-handicaps-cmh

280 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 525-3160
Weekend, Holiday and After Hours Emergency Hotline: (614) 525-3965
Telecommunications for the Deaf: 711 or (800) 750-0750
Infectious Disease Reporting: (614) 525-8890
myfcph.org

Health Information Websites

The websites below offer helpful health information from reputable sources on topics such as healthy lifestyle, diseases, prevention, and treatment.

CDC: Find an A-Z library on health conditions, vaccines, current disease outbreaks, and prevention.
Healthy Children: Information on kids health and development, parenting, and more from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
KidsHealth and TeensHealth: Tons of important health information throughout the lifespan from Nemours.
Mayo Clinic: Find symptoms, treatments, and when to see a doctor for various health conditions. They also have information on clinical trials and resources for professionals.
MedlinePlus: Look up drugs, supplements, medical tests, and health conditions from the National Library of Medicine.
MyPlate: Healthy eating and nutrition throughout the lifespan.
Oncolink: Information about various types of cancer, treatments, and support from cancer experts.
Safe Kids Worldwide: Find safety information and toolkits on a wide range of topics including water safety, car seats, safe infant sleep, medication safety, and more. They also publish a list of recent product recalls, parent guides to safety, and safety laws for professionals.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Center for Injury Research & Policy

Provides guidance from experts and researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Visit the website for helpful articles on safety topics including bicycle safety, burns, poison, driving, home safety, gun safety, sports, playgrounds, and more.
nationwidechildrens.org/injury-research-and-policy-injury-topics

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Health e-Hints Newsletter

A free, monthly e-newsletter written by pediatric specialists. Sign up to get expert insights on trending wellness topics straight to your inbox.
nationwidechildrens.org/e-newsletter-sign-up

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Opioid Safety

Visit the website for information from pediatric experts on what opioids are, how to take medication safely, and how to dispose of medication safely.
If you have a concern about your child’s prescription pain medication, please call the Central Ohio Poison Center at (800) 222-1222.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
nationwidechildrens.org/opioid-safety

Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Ohio Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (OHHLPPP)

Provides public health lead investigations, case management, education, and lead data. The program addresses the needs of lead-poisoned children from birth through 6 years old. Children should be tested at age 1 and 2 years old. Children on Medicaid or in a high-risk zip code must be tested. Families can call or go online for information about lead testing, cleaning lead in the home, and tips for preventing lead poisoning.
246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) 532-3723
Click Here for Blood Testing Requirements & Zip Codes
ODH Childhood Lead Poisoning Website: odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/Childhood-Lead-Poisoning

Prevent Child Injury

Raises awareness about child injuries, offers solutions and provides resources to reduce child injury and death. They offer safety toolkits and dozens of downloadable safety plans to share with families and child advocates. Toolkit topics include sports, swimming, home hazards, bikes, product recalls, car seats, and more.
preventchildinjury.org

Vivint

Private company providing smart home technologies. Products include security cameras, sensors, smart locks, smart thermostats, and more. They also offer installation and 24/7 monitoring services with flexible financing options.
(866) 589-9607
vivint.com

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