Domestic Violence, Addiction and Mental Health: Unraveling a Complex Web
Domestic Violence, Addiction and Mental Health: Unraveling a Complex Web By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman New work is being done in...
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Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Screening to be held
Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Screening to be held GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - In 2022, it is estimated that there will...
Brown Discusses Successful Effort to Save Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) met with local leaders and veterans to discuss saving the Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center...
Take Steps to Minimize Contact with Ticks
Lone Star Tick. File photo. Take Steps to Minimize Contact with Ticks COLUMBUS, Ohio – Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to be...
Ticks on Rise in Ohio
Female blacklegged deer ticks next to a penny. The ticks that transmit Lyme disease are much smaller than other ticks....
Meigs Health Today: Public Health Week
Meigs Health Today: Public Health Week By Michelle Willard, AAB, is the Administrative Assistant/Accreditation Coordinator for the Meigs County Health...
Department of Insurance Hosting Virtual Town Hall to Kick Off “Welcome to Medicare” Outreach
Department of Insurance Hosting Virtual Town Hall to Kick Off "Welcome to Medicare" Outreach COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Department of...
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Recognized
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Recognized March is recognized as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This is a great time to learn...
National Nutrition Month Observed in March
National Nutrition Month Observed in March Holzer is observing National Nutrition Month which is the month of March. Throughout this...
Meigs Health Today: Children’s Dental Health
Meigs Health Today: Children’s Dental Health By Jennifer Richmond, HR Coordinator, MCHD February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. This...
Hopewell Offers Dental Services Throughout Meigs County
From left, dental assistants, Codey Fink, Olivia Davis, Sable Geiger, Ashley Myers, Tori Workman and Matt Finlaw. Together, they keep...
Heart Disease: Not an ‘Old Person’s Disease’
Heart Disease: Not an 'Old Person's Disease' By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Whether you're hunkered down at home or out on...
Meigs Health Today: Building a Support System During Pregnancy
Meigs Health Today: Building a Support System During Pregnancy By Jenna Petry, RN, WIC Health Professional Pregnancy can be a...
Meigs Health Today: How to Motivate Your Child to Exercise
Meigs Health Today: How to Motivate Your Child to Exercise By Juli Simpson, RN, BSN, LSN Maternal & Child Health,...
“Illumination of Hope” Tree Lighting Held
Holzer Center for Cancer Care (HCCC) kicked off the holiday season with an “Illumination of Hope” Christmas Tree Lighting. Submitted...
National Drug Take Back Day in Meigs Brings in 141 Pounds of Medication
In Pomeroy, over 141 pounds of medication was accumulated at the National Drug Take Back Day. Brent Rose photo. National...
Meigs Health Today: Dads Role in Breastfeeding
Meigs Health Today: Dads Role in Breastfeeding By Amber Evans, WIC Breastfeeding Peer Helper Support can make all the difference! Did you...
Meigs Health Department Offering COVID-19 Booster Shots
Meigs Health Department Offering COVID-19 Booster Shots POMEROY, Ohio - With the recent authorization of ALL COVID-19 booster vaccines, the Meigs County...
“There’s No Safe Level of Lead in Kids”
"There's No Safe Level of Lead in Kids" National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Runs Through Saturday By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman...
October Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer...
Budget Reconciliation Plan Could Lower Rx Prices for Ohioans
Budget Reconciliation Plan Could Lower Rx Prices for Ohioans By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio - Congress has an opportunity...
Southern Local Wellness Center Hosting Women’s Health Day
Southern Local Wellness Center Hosting Women’s Health Day RACINE, Ohio -- The Southern Local Wellness Center will be hosting a Women’s...
Drug Take Back Day Set for Oct. 23 at Holzer Meigs ED
The drug take back event in 2020 at Holzer Meigs Emergency Department was successful. Submitted photo. Drug Take Back Day...
Meigs County Health Dept. Offering Flu Shots for All Ages
Meigs County Health Dept. Offering Flu Shots for All Ages POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department kicked off...
Meigs Health Today: Flu Season
Meigs Health Today: Flu Season By Sherry Hayman, RN - Public Health Nurse The best way to reduce your risk...
