The website provides great information on credit and debt, loans and mortgages, shopping and donating, online security, and avoiding scams. Go online to get a free credit report, report fraud or identity left, and sign up for consumer alerts. The Money Matters page is a one-stop guide on understanding your rights and avoiding scams from understanding your credit score to buying a used care and more.
Main Website: consumer.ftc.gov
Money Matters: consumer.ftc.gov/features/money-matters-how-spot-avoid-and-report-scams#share
FCPH investigates cases of foodborne illness to discover and correct problems in the food production and distribution system and prevent future illness. Consumers and business owners can help by reporting illnesses they suspect might be foodborne. The website also as information on identifying food poisoning and foodborne illness.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
The websites below offer helpful health information from reputable sources on topics such as healthy lifestyle, diseases, prevention, and treatment.
This online resource offers information about hearing and hearing loss, and a national clinic directory to help you find a provider near you. They also have an online hearing test and lots of information on topics like hearing loss in children, various hearing diagnoses, assistive listening devices, and navigating insurance and financial help.
(800) 567-1692
healthyhearing.com
Protects children by fighting for product safety. They share information on safety awareness and recall information around home products and children’s products.
kidsindanger.org
Provides helpful guidance and articles on a variety of safety topics including bicycle safety, burns, poison, driving, home safety, gun safety, sports, playgrounds, and more.
nationwidechildrens.org/injury-research-and-policy-injury-topics
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
This website from Nemours Children’s Health offers tons of important health information for kids, teens, and their parents. Kids can find fun videos on how the body works and approachable answers to questions like, how do casts work? The Teen website covers topics like depression, sexual health, smoking, coping with cliques, binge drinking, body image and much more. Parents can find medically-reviewed articles on how vaccines work, how to choose a car seat, developmental milestones, supporting kids’ emotional wellbeing, healthy eating, and more. Educators can also find free health-related lesson plans for PreK-12.
Kids: kidshealth.org/en/kids
Teens: kidshealth.org/en/teens
Parents: kidshealth.org/en/parents
This national organization was started to raise awareness about the problem of child injury, offer solutions and reduce child injury and death. They offer safety toolkits and dozens of downloadable safety plans to share with families and child advocates.
preventchildinjury.org
Manages landfills, waste collection, and recycling in Franklin County. Use their website to find drop-off locations for recyclables and household hazardous waste, and FAQs on food waste, yard waste, and more. SWACO also hosts community events throughout the year, and landfill tours for students. The Recycle Right website has resources on how to get started with recycling, how to sort recyclables, and an interactive quiz for kids and families.
Administration: (614) 871-5100
Landfill Tours: (614) 782-9429
Recycle Right: recycleright.org
swaco.org
Provides no-cost eye safety wear to protect kids’ eyes during sports and other recreational activities. Sports leagues, schools, 4-H groups, and Girl Scouts troops may apply for baseball and softball helmets, sports goggles, and safety goggles for career-technical activities. Families who meet income guidelines or have a foster child may apply to receive free prescription sports goggles. Find eligibility details and apply online.
Ohio Ophthalmological Society: 4400 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 527-6799
superspecs.org
Provides answers to questions about the safety of products that children use such as cribs and strollers. The USCPSC is committed to protecting the public from products that can injure children. The website lists product recalls and allows consumers to report safety issues.
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814
(800) 638-2772 or (800) 638-8270 TTY
cpsc.gov
This office oversees safety for food, dietary supplements, drugs, medical devices, vaccines, cosmetics, tobacco products, and some animal/pet products. Visit the website for helpful information on consumer safety, and current product recalls and advisories.
(888) 463-6332
Report a Problem with FDA-regulated Products: safetyreporting.hhs.gov/smarthub#
Main Website: fda.gov