Public meeting to be held on US 33 improvement
Public meeting to be held on US 33 improvement MARIETTA, Ohio - The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is proposing an...
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Study: Ohio saw less crime in cities after constitutional carry took effect
Study: Ohio saw less crime in cities after constitutional carry took effect Six of Ohio’s eight largest cities saw less...
Home National Bank set to open branch in Ravenswood, WV
Home National Bank set to open branch in Ravenswood, WV RACINE, Ohio - A Racine business is opening a branch...
Ohio military and veteran families struggle with caregiving costs
Ohio military and veteran families struggle with caregiving costs By Nadia Ramlagan Ohioans who provide care for veterans spend on...
As more children go missing in Ohio, advocates push for change
As more children go missing in Ohio, advocates push for change By Nadia Ramlagan By India Gardener / Broadcast version...
Ohio borrowers navigate student-loan payment restart riddled with errors
Ohio borrowers navigate student-loan payment restart riddled with errors by Nadia Ramlagan A new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found...
Resources available for older drivers to stay safe on Ohio roadways
Resources available for older drivers to stay safe on Ohio roadways COLUMBUS, Ohio - Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is...
Recycling 101
Recycling 101 By Steve Swatzel, REHS, Director of Environment Health Recycling is generally defined the process of collecting and processing...
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....
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...
Meigs Health Today
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...
Meigs Health Today
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...
