Franklin County Public Health
Patricia Faas currently serves as a Grants Coordinator at Franklin County Public Health, a position held since March 2020. Patricia has also taken on various roles within the organization, including Administrative Assistant, Deputy Operations Chief, Human Resources Receptionist, and Deputy Logistics Chief. Prior to this, Patricia worked as an Optometric Assistant at Eyes On Main from August 2014 to August 2019. Patricia's educational background includes attending The Ohio State University College of Optometry for further studies in August 2019, earning a degree in Biology with a focus on Pre-Optometry Studies from Bryan College between 2015 and 2019, and studying Chemistry with a focus on Pre-Pharmacy Studies at The University of Alabama in 2013-2014.
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.