Rio Grande to Host Annual Health Fair
Nancy Sydenstricker with Ohio State University Meigs Extension was a vendor at last year’s health fair. Over 30 vendors will...
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Meigs Health Today: Healthy Homes
Meigs Health Today: Healthy Homes By Dawn Keller, Sanitarian According to the Ohio Department of Health, “The condition of your...
Meigs Health Today: Iron Deficiency Anemia
Meigs Health Today: Iron Deficiency Anemia By Jenna Petry, WIC Health Professional Iron deficiency anemia is a very common type...
Health Department Seeks Community Feedback
Health Department Seeks Community Feedback POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department and Get Healthy Meigs are looking for...
Meigs Health Today: Hypothermia
Meigs Health Today: Hypothermia By Leanne Cunningham, Director of Nursing While we have not had a very cold winter thus...
Heart Screening Event Planned
Heart Screening Event Planned RACINE, Ohio - The Heart Health Lab Screening will take place from 7:30 a.m. until 2...
Meigs Health Today: The Scoop on E-cigarettes, Vapes & Hookahs
Meigs Health Today: The Scoop on E-cigarettes, Vapes & Hookahs By Sherry Hayman, Public Health Nurse E-cigarettes are still fairly new...
Meigs Health Today: Normal Development as Your Child Grows
Meigs Health Today: Normal Development as Your Child Grows By Sherry Eagle, Meigs County WIC Director Developmental milestones are behaviors...
Vaping: It’s Not Too Late to Resolve to Quit
Vaping: It's Not Too Late to Resolve to Quit By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Deaths and hospitalizations linked...
Vaughan Agency Achieves Recognition for Helping Consumers
Vaughan Agency Achieves Recognition for Helping Consumers POMEROY, Ohio - The Vaughan Agency has been recognized for “their hard work...
Red Cross Blood Drive set for Dec. 31 in Middleport
Red Cross Blood Drive set for Dec. 31 in Middleport MIDDLEPORT, Ohio – Blood continues to be in demand. With...
Meigs Health Today: Health Effects of Wood Smoke
Meigs Health Today: Health Effects of Wood Smoke By Steve Swatzel, RS, Director of Environmental Health"‹ More Ohioans have switched to...
Giving Tuesday set for December 3
Giving Tuesday set for December 3 GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Holzer Health System is reminding the area that Giving Tuesday is...
Health Care Reform: Doc says, ‘Start with Better Nutrition’
Health Care Reform: Doc says, 'Start with Better Nutrition' By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio - Democratic candidates running for...
Sleep quality and falls – There is a connection
Sleep quality and falls – There is a connection If you have problems sleeping and are up often during the...
Ohio agencies urge vaccination as flu season gets underway
Flu is caused by a virus and can cause mild to severe illness. In some cases, it can lead to...
ACA Open Enrollment: Consumers advised to do their homework
ACA Open Enrollment: Consumers advised to do their homework By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio - The open-enrollment period for...
Spina Bifida Awareness
Spina Bifida Awareness By Angie Rosler, RN According to the Spina Bifida Foundation Association, approximately 1,600 babies are born in...
Holzer to open Wound Care Center
Holzer to open Wound Care Center GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Holzer Health System has announce the addition of Holzer Wound Care Center® to the Gallipolis...
Health Literacy: What does that even mean?
Health Literacy: What does that even mean? By Juli Simpson, RN, BSN, LSN - Maternal & Child Health, Program Director...
Cancer Survivor Picnic held
Holzer Center for Cancer Care recently held a Cancer Survivor Picnic at the Gallipolis Campus. Submitted photo. Cancer Survivor Picnic...
Governor DeWine Unveils STRONG Ohio Bill
Gov. Mike DeWine unveils his Strong Ohio bill. Submitted photo. Governor DeWine Unveils STRONG Ohio Bill (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Governor...
Gov. DeWine calls for legislation to curb youth vaping
Gov. DeWine calls for legislation to curb youth vaping COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that as...
Rabies awareness
Rabies awareness BY STEVE SWATZEL, SANITARIAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR Steve Swatzel, RS, Director of Environmental Health According to the...
Night may fall, but you don’t have to
Night may fall, but you don't have to By Courtney Midkiff, Meigs Administrator September 23 is Falls Prevention Day along...
