Nationwide Children’s Hospital Opens New Close To Home Center in Athens
Starting this week, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will provide specialized pediatric outpatient care for the Athens community and surrounding areas at...
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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...
Meigs Health Today High Blood Pressure Awareness
High Blood Pressure Awareness May is known as High Blood Pressure Awareness month. It is a serious disease that affects...
Annual Men’s Health Event Planned
Annual Men’s Health Event Planned RACINE, OH With the month of June nationally recognized as Men’s Health Month, Coplin Health...
Cesarean Section Awareness Month
Cesarean Section Awareness Month April is International Cesarean Awareness month. an event organized by ICAN – The International Cesarean Awareness...
Bitanga’s Martial Arts Center will be hosting a free heart screening clinic
On March 4th Bitanga’s Martial Arts Center will be hosting a free heart screening clinic for individuals between the ages...
Imaging and Radiology Services Available at Holzer Health System
Chris Thomas, CNMT, Executive Director, Imaging Services, Holzer Health System Imaging and Radiology Services Available at Holzer Health System Holzer...
Fighting the Cold Weather Germs
Juli Simpson, RN, BSN, LSNMaternal & Child Health, Program DirectorMeigs County Health Department Fighting the Cold Weather Germs by Juli...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Observed at Holzer
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Observed at Holzer This October, Holzer is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month....
Going Sober in October Can Help You and Others
Going Sober in October Can Help You and Others By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Ohioans are encouraged to participate in a...
Experts say Healthy Listening Habits Can Prevent Hearing Loss
Experts say Healthy Listening Habits Can Prevent Hearing Loss By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Hearing loss is on the rise, and...
988 Becomes National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988 Becomes National Suicide Prevention Lifeline The number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has changed to the simpler and...
Meigs Health Today: Ticks on the Rise, What You Need to Know
Female blacklegged deer ticks next to a penny. The ticks that transmit Lyme disease are much smaller than other ticks....
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....
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...
Meigs Health Today: Colic Awareness
Meigs Health Today: Colic Awareness By Amber Evans, WIC Clerk Did you know March is Colic Awareness Month? Colic is a word used to characterize...
Report: Thousands of Ohio Kids Risk Losing Medicaid/CHIP Coverage
Report: Thousands of Ohio Kids Risk Losing Medicaid/CHIP Coverage By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program...
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...
Study Finds COVID-19 Stimulus Checks Linked to Record Increase in Opioid Deaths
Study Finds COVID-19 Stimulus Checks Linked to Record Increase in Opioid Deaths COLUMBUS, Ohio — Economic stimulus checks meant to...
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...
Screen Time, Social Media, Sleep Quality and Mental Health
Screen Time, Social Media, Sleep Quality and Mental Health By Marc Barr, Meigs County Health Commissioner Living in a digital era, it...
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...
