Drug Take Back Events Scheduled for October 28, 2023
On Saturday, October28, 2023 from 10am-12noon there will be Drug Take Back events in Gallia, Jackson, and Meigs Counties, Ohio....
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Meigs Health Today What is health literacy?
Personal health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services...
International Infection Prevention week 2023 is taking place the week of October 15- 21
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), established in 1986, aims to shine a light on infection prevention each year. Last year’s...
Lung Cancer Has Met its Match: Screenings Coming to Meigs County
Did you know that although the leading cause of all deaths in Ohio is heart disease, in Meigs County it...
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Meigs Health Matters: Clean Hands Week was September 17-23, 2023 International Clean Hands Week just concluded, but it is important...
Meigs Health Today Working Parent’s Day
Working Parent’s Day As a working mom with four children, life can get pretty crazy at times I know. Between...
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Tips for a Healthy Start to the School Year Shauna Chapman Administrative Assistant As summer break is winding down, there...
Meigs Health Today Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Happy Breastfeeding Awareness Month! August 1st-7th is designated as World Breastfeeding Awareness Week. World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is...
Meigs Health Today World Hepatitis Day-July 28, 2023
World Hepatitis Day-July 28, 2023 Nathan Christian – Regional Epidemiologist World Hepatitis day is celebrated annually on July 28th which...
After Years of Budget Cuts, Ohio Boosts Support for Domestic Violence Survivors
By Nadia Ramlagan Advocacy groups say a $20 million statewide funding increase will help rebuild community domestic violence services after...
Meigs Health Today Sun Safety
Sun Safety by Steve Swatzel, Environmental Health Specialist, Dir. Of Environ. Health The word, “radiation” brings to mind X-rays machines,...
Meigs Health Today Role of a PIO
Role of a PIOWhat is a public information officer?A public information officer is a professional who facilitates communication between an...
Meigs Health Today Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a condition characterized by a curvature in the spine with varying degrees of severity. The spine is full...
Migraines and Headaches
Josette Heaton, AS, Clerical Specialist A headache is defined as a pain in the head, and a migraine is defined...
Meigs County students receive recognition
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Students from Meigs County received a letter of recognition from Representative Jay Edwards, for their work...
Meigs Health Today A Ray of Hope in Appalachia: Combating Food Insecurity through Community Collaboration
Amidst the picturesque landscapes of Appalachia, a silent crisis – food insecurity – persists. Despite the region's natural abundance, a...
Meigs Health Today: No Tobacco Day
The focus of this year's No Tobacco Day is our youth. Each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) sponsors this...
Sheriff’s Office receives $18,000 body armor grant
Meigs County Sheriff Scott Fitch would like to announce that his office has received a body armor grant through the...
Meigs Health Today High Blood Pressure Awareness
High Blood Pressure Awareness May is known as High Blood Pressure Awareness month. It is a serious disease that affects...
Ticks and Lyme disease some do’s and don’t
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. Lyme disease is caused by the...
Meigs County Cleanup Day set for May 13, 2023
Meigs County Cleanup Day. Photo by Madalyn Wood. Meigs County residents can cleanup around the house May 13, 2023 from...
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Childhood Asthma Asthma is chronic disease that narrows the airways that lead to your lungs causing breathing to be restricted,...
Annual Men’s Health Event Planned
Annual Men’s Health Event Planned RACINE, OH With the month of June nationally recognized as Men’s Health Month, Coplin Health...
Meigs Health Matters: National Infant Immunization Week 2023
Meigs Health Matters: National Infant Immunization Week 2023 April 24 – 30, 2023 is National Infant Immunization Week. Each year,...
