Meigs Health Today: What you need to know about HPV
By Courtney C. Midkiff, BSC, MCHD Administrator and MCCI Member The Meigs County Health Department (MCHD); Meigs County Cancer Initiative,...
Healthcare
Immunization Clinic set for June 26, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 from 9-11...
Safety tips for hot weather
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - As summer temperatures rise, it is important to know how to be safe in the heat...
Meigs Health Today: How dad can be part of the breastfeeding process
By Sherry Eagle, WIC Director When you first discover you’re pregnant there are so many things that run through your...
Earl Neff Pediatric Fund supporters named for May and June
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - The Earl Neff Pediatric Fund at Holzer continues to be supported enthusiastically by area businesses and organizations....
Immunization Clinic set for June 19, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 9-11...
Being aware PTSD affects crime victims too
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The Meigs County Prosecutor's Office and Meigs County Crime Victim Services remind residents that June is...
Alzheimer’s Association’s Free Workshop Offered
ATHENS, Ohio – The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter is offering Know the 10 Signs: What’s Normal, What’s Not,...
Immunization Clinic May 22, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 9-11...
Holzer Walk with a Doc Features Dr. Marazon
Dr. Marazon is a graduate of the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, Ohio. Submitted photo. GALLIPOLIS, Ohio -...
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month
By Mikie Strite The month of May has been chosen as Hepatitis Awareness Month, with May 19th being National Hepatitis...
Breathing Easy: New Procedure Helps Improve Nasal Airflow
Non-invasive procedure has surgery-like results to improve sinus symptoms COLUMBUS, Ohio – Sinus pain and inflammation affects tens of millions...
Meigs Health Today: Nursing Services Available at Health Department
By Marc Barr, Health Commissioner There are over 4 million professionally active nurses in the U.S. While about 62%...
Immunization Clinic Set for May 8, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 from 9-11...
Ohio AG Urges Ohio Hospital Association to Implement Human Trafficking Protocals
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Ohio Hospital Association President (OHA) and CEO Mike Abrams today sent...
Meigs Health Today: Increasing Healthy Food Options with Community Gardens
By Laura Cleland, Creating Healthy Communities Project Director The Creating Healthy Communities (CHC) Coalition is committed to increasing access to healthy...
Holzer Walk With a Doc Features General Surgeon and Free Screenings
Andrew Dittenhofer, DO, Holzer General Surgery GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Holzer will host the Walk with a Doc walking program on...
Immunization Clinic April 17, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 from 9-11...
Holzer Heritage Foundation Board Meets
Holzer Heritage Foundation Directors pictured are (L to R): Jim Morrison, Immediate Past President, Shayna Chapman, Vice President, Dan Waugh,...
Meigs Health Today: Factors Determining Health
By Courtney Midkiff, BCS As National Public Health Week concludes, we will take a look at the Importance of considering...
Free Head and Neck Screening Available at Holzer Center for Cancer Care
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Holzer Center for Cancer Care will offer free oral, head and neck cancer screenings on Saturday, June...
Immunization Clinic set for April 10, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 from 9-11...
Alzheimer’s Association’s Free Workship Teaches Difference Between Normal Aging and Dementia
ATHENS, Ohio – The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter is offering Know the 10 Signs: What’s Normal, What’s Not, a...
Free Vein Screening at Holzer Scheduled
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Holzer offers free vein screenings several times a year at our locations. The next screening is scheduled...
Meigs Health Today: Lead Poisoning Still a Problem
By Leanne Cunningham, RN, BSN Director of Nursing Leanne Cunningham, RN, BSN Director of Nursing Lead Poisoning in children...
