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The History of PrimaryOne Health. PrimaryOne Health has gone through significant changes since the first community health center was established in Columbus/Franklin County more than 40 years ago (Neighborhood House/Billie Brown Jones, 1973). We grew from one center to seven by the 1990’s.
To help achieve this goal, The Department of Neighborhoods is leading work to create and execute strategies for the equitable revitalization of the Linden, Hilltop, and Eastland neighborhoods. We recognize a successful plan must be created with the Community.
describes the current state of health in Ohio and the SHIP provides context and guidance for action around three of Ohio’s greatest health challenges as indicated by the data: Mental Health and Addiction, Chronic Disease, and Maternal and Infant Health.
This initiative, composed of faith-based organizations, community development organizations, workforce development programs, youth-serving nonprofits and local public schools, seeks to create positive health outcomes in the community.
The Healthy Places program works to create a built environment (PDF, 37KB) that encourages walkability, bikeability and physical activity through community design processes such as land use and transportation planning.
The prioritized health needs affecting Franklin County residents, as identified by the Franklin County HealthMap 2022 Steering Committee, include: basic needs; racial equity; mental/behavioral health; and maternal-infant health.
The Department of Neighborhoods works from a foundation of devoted residents, committed neighborhood leaders and dedicated City workforce to resolve community concerns and tap into neighborhood potential, helping to build a stronger, more equitable Columbus.