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Imaging and Radiology Services Available at Holzer Health System

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 Staff Report 203 Views 2 min read

Imaging and Radiology Services Available at Holzer Health System Holzer Health System offers advanced imaging and radiology services for our

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County Government Medical News Meigs County Health Department News Uncategorized 

Fighting the Cold Weather Germs

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 Staff Report 85 Views 3 min read

Fighting the Cold Weather Germs by Juli Simpson, RN, BSN, LSNMaternal & Child Health, Program DirectorMeigs County Health Department Although

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Healthcare Medical News Meigs County News News Uncategorized 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Observed at Holzer 

October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 Staff Report 58 Views 5 min read

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Observed at Holzer This October, Holzer is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Consumer and Health News Healthcare Medical News News Uncategorized 

Going Sober in October Can Help You and Others 

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 Ohio News Connection 64 Views 2 min read

Going Sober in October Can Help You and Others  By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Ohioans are encouraged to participate in a

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Experts say Healthy Listening Habits Can Prevent Hearing Loss 

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 Ohio News Connection 49 Views 1 min read

Experts say Healthy Listening Habits Can Prevent Hearing Loss By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Hearing loss is on the rise, and

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Consumer and Health News Healthcare Medical News Mental Health News Public Safety Uncategorized 

988 Becomes National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 Staff Report 51 Views 5 min read

988 Becomes National Suicide Prevention Lifeline The number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has changed to the simpler and

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Healthcare Medical News Meigs County Health Department News Uncategorized 

Meigs Health Today: Ticks on the Rise, What You Need to Know

July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 Staff Report 26 Views 3 min read

Meigs Health Today: Ticks on the Rise, What You Need to Know ick numbers and tick-borne diseases are on the

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Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Screening to be held

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 Staff Report 35 Views 2 min read

Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Screening to be held GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – In 2022, it is estimated that there will

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Healthcare Medical News Military/Armed Forces News Uncategorized Veterans 

Brown Discusses Successful Effort to Save Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center

July 7, 2022July 7, 2022 Staff Report 43 Views 3 min read

Brown Discusses Successful Effort to Save Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) met

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Take Steps to Minimize Contact with Ticks

June 12, 2022June 12, 2022 Staff Report 53 Views 2 min read

Take Steps to Minimize Contact with Ticks  COLUMBUS, Ohio – Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to be cautious and take steps to

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Ticks on Rise in Ohio

May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 Tracy Turner 59 Views 4 min read

Ticks on Rise in Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio—Ticks—and the diseases they carry—are on the rise in Ohio this season and will

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Recognized

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 Staff Report 45 Views 2 min read

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Recognized March is recognized as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This is a great time to learn

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Consumer and Health News Medical News Meigs County Health Department Uncategorized 

Meigs Health Today: Colic Awareness

March 12, 2022March 12, 2022 Staff Report 44 Views 2 min read

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

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Consumer and Health News Medical News News Uncategorized 

Report: Thousands of Ohio Kids Risk Losing Medicaid/CHIP Coverage 

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Ohio News Connection 53 Views 1 min read

Report: Thousands of Ohio Kids Risk Losing Medicaid/CHIP Coverage By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program

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Consumer and Health News County Government Healthcare Medical News Meigs County Health Department Uncategorized 

Meigs Health Today: Children’s Dental Health

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 Staff Report 35 Views 4 min read

Meigs Health Today: Children’s Dental Health By Jennifer Richmond, HR Coordinator, MCHD February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. This

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Study Finds COVID-19 Stimulus Checks Linked to Record Increase in Opioid Deaths

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 Staff Report 37 Views 2 min read

Study Finds COVID-19 Stimulus Checks Linked to Record Increase in Opioid Deaths COLUMBUS, Ohio — Economic stimulus checks meant to

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Hopewell Offers Dental Services Throughout Meigs County

February 20, 2022March 16, 2022 Staff Report 93 Views 1 min read

Hopewell Offers Dental Services Throughout Meigs County POMEROY, Ohio – In recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Month, Hopewell Health

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Consumer and Health News Medical News Meigs County Health Department Mental Health Uncategorized 

Screen Time, Social Media, Sleep Quality and Mental Health 

February 13, 2022February 13, 2022 Staff Report 39 Views 3 min read

Screen Time, Social Media, Sleep Quality and Mental Health By Marc Barr, Meigs County Health Commissioner Living in a digital era, it

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Consumer and Health News Healthcare Medical News News 

Heart Disease: Not an ‘Old Person’s Disease’ 

February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 Ohio News Connection 44 Views 2 min read

Heart Disease: Not an ‘Old Person’s Disease’ By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Whether you’re hunkered down at home or out on

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Consumer and Health News Government Medical News News Uncategorized 

Ohio’s No Surprise Medical Billing Law Becomes Effective

January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 Staff Report 45 Views 2 min read

Ohio’s No Surprise Medical Billing Law Becomes Effective COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new Ohio law went into effect Jan. 12

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“Illumination of Hope” Tree Lighting Held

December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 Staff Report 48 Views 1 min read

“Illumination of Hope” Tree Lighting Held ​ Holzer Center for Cancer Care (HCCC) kicked off the holiday season with an “Illumination of Hope” Christmas

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National Drug Take Back Day in Meigs Brings in 141 Pounds of Medication

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 Staff Report 40 Views 2 min read

National Drug Take Back Day in Meigs Brings in 141 Pounds of Medication POMEROY, Ohio – October 23 was recognized as

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Consumer and Health News County Government Government Healthcare Medical News Meigs County Health Department Uncategorized 

Meigs Health Today: Dads Role in Breastfeeding

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 Staff Report 41 Views 2 min read

Meigs Health Today: Dads Role in Breastfeeding By Amber Evans, WIC Breastfeeding Peer Helper ​Support can make all the difference! Did you

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Meigs Health Department Offering COVID-19 Booster Shots

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 Staff Report 40 Views 1 min read

Meigs Health Department Offering COVID-19 Booster Shots POMEROY, Ohio – With the recent authorization of ALL COVID-19 booster vaccines, the Meigs County

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“There’s No Safe Level of Lead in Kids”

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 Ohio News Connection 29 Views 2 min read

“There’s No Safe Level of Lead in Kids” National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Runs Through Saturday By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman

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