Franklin County Public Health
Joe Mazzola currently serves as the Health Commissioner and Director of Health Systems and Planning at Franklin County Public Health, a position held since November 2015. Previously, Joe Mazzola worked at the Ohio Department of Health in various roles, including Office of Performance Improvement and Local Health Department Liaison, contributing to public health standards and systems integration. With a strong background in health policy, Joe Mazzola has also served as an Independent Health Policy Consultant and held positions at the Ohio Tobacco Prevention Foundation and the American Lung Association of Ohio, focusing on advocacy, grant administration, and community engagement. Joe Mazzola earned an MPA in Public Administration from Kent State University and a BA in Marketing with a minor in Political Science from Marietta College.
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Franklin County Public Health
Franklin County Board of Health was established in October 1919 as a result of the Great Influenza, the most devastating pandemic flu on record. The authority of any health department in the State of Ohio is granted by law and is specifically detailed in the Ohio Revised Code. In 2010, the agency's name was changed to Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) to more accurately reflect all the services performed. Our Board is still known as the Franklin County Board of Health. A five-member Board appoints a Health Commissioner who oversees the day-to-day operation of the department. Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) has a staff of approximately 90 people and operates with a budget of about $7.5 million. As defined by Ohio law, FCPH provides service to all of the townships and villages in the county. In addition, 14 suburban cities contract with us to serve as their health department and provide comprehensive public health services to their residents. Today we serve a population of 500,000+ in a growing suburban area, through multiple community-oriented programs.