Ohio Shows Progress in Senior Health
Ohio Shows Progress in Senior Health Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio - While showing improvements overall, a new report reveals...
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Food Allergy Action Month
Food Allergy Action Month By Jenna Roush, RN - WIC Certifying Health Professional Each May is designated Food Allergy Action Month,...
Ash welcomed at Holzer as Hospice Social Worker
Holzer is proud to welcome Emily Ash, LSW, MSW, Holzer Hospice Social Work and Volunteer Coordinator. Submitted photo. Ash welcomed...
Meigs Co. Board of Health to meet
Meigs Co. Board of Health to meet POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Board of Health meeting will take place at 5 p.m. on...
Smith Orthodontics acquires Stumbo Orthodontics in Parkersburg, Ripley
Dr. Amy Smith of Smith Orthodontics acquired the practice of Dr. William Stumbo and will be serving his patients in...
Holzer plans free skin screening
Holzer plans free skin screening JACKSON, Ohio - Holzer Family Medicine Residency program is proud to offer free skin cancer...
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month SOUTHEAST OHIO - May is recognized as Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM),...
Lyme and other tickborne diseases increasing according to CDC
Lyme and other tickborne diseases increasing according to CDC May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and this year it comes...
Community Health Worker program first of its kind in Meigs
Community Health Worker program first of its kind in Meigs In 2017, the Meigs County Health Department (MCHD) was awarded the Appalachian...
Meigs Health Dept. to hold open house and chili cook-off
The staff of the Meigs County Health Department has been working to help Meigs Countians be healthier. Submitted photo. Meigs...
Meigs Health Today: Earth Day
Meigs Health Today: Earth Day By Dawn Keller, RS Earth Day, because you can’t eat, breathe or drink money. Founded by United...
Immunization clinic to have expanded hours
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 9-11...
Barr: 2018 “a successful year” for Meigs Co. Health Department
The staff of the Meigs County Health Department has been working to help Meigs Countians be healthier. Submitted photo. By...
Alzheimer’s Association in need of volunteers to co-facilitate Caregiver Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Association in need of volunteers to co-facilitate Caregiver Support Groups Alzheimer’s disease has a major impact on the family. There...
STD/STI awareness
STD/STI awareness By Mikie Strite, MPH and Meigs County Health Department Epidemiologist I'm sure most of us have heard of...
Rio to host Annual Health Fair
RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College will host the 18th annual Health...
Immunization Clinic set for April 9, 2019
Immunization Clinic set for April 9, 2019 POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic...
Holzer breaks ground on new Wound Care Center
The groundbreaking ceremony on the new Holzer Wound Care Center. Submitted photo. Holzer breaks ground on new Wound Care Center...
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine and preventing common injuries
Jeremiah Cangelosi throws a pitch during practice at his high school. He has made improvements to his throwing style and...
April Epilepsy Awareness Month
April Epilepsy Awareness Month By Angie Rosler RN The CDC estimates that over 126, 400 people have been diagnosed with...
Ohio AG Yost calls for strong opioid warning
Ohio AG Yost calls for strong opioid warning COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is calling for a...
Celebrating 100 years of public health: How the past has made public health matter
Celebrating 100 years of Public Health in Ohio. Celebrating 100 years of public health: How the past has made public...
Tuberculosis (TB): Still an important public health issue
Tuberculosis (TB): Still an important public health issue By Leanne Cunningham, RN, BSN, CLC Director of Nursing Happy World TB...
Holzer Wound Care Center receives award
Holzer Wound Care Center staff shown pictured left to right: Hannah Bachtel, RN, Clinical Nurse Manager, Rachel Kearns, Program Director,...
Immunization Clinic set for March 26, 2019
Immunization Clinic set for March 26, 2019 POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic...
