Vaping: It’s Not Too Late to Resolve to Quit
Vaping: It's Not Too Late to Resolve to Quit By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Deaths and hospitalizations linked...
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Red Cross Blood Drive set for Dec. 31 in Middleport
Red Cross Blood Drive set for Dec. 31 in Middleport MIDDLEPORT, Ohio – Blood continues to be in demand. With...
Meigs Health Today: Health Effects of Wood Smoke
Meigs Health Today: Health Effects of Wood Smoke By Steve Swatzel, RS, Director of Environmental Health"‹ More Ohioans have switched to...
Giving Tuesday set for December 3
Giving Tuesday set for December 3 GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Holzer Health System is reminding the area that Giving Tuesday is...
Older adults have special considerations when preparing for winter weather
Older adults have special considerations when preparing for winter weather COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio has already gotten a preview of winter...
Health Care Reform: Doc says, ‘Start with Better Nutrition’
Health Care Reform: Doc says, 'Start with Better Nutrition' By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio - Democratic candidates running for...
Sleep quality and falls – There is a connection
Sleep quality and falls – There is a connection If you have problems sleeping and are up often during the...
Ohio agencies urge vaccination as flu season gets underway
Flu is caused by a virus and can cause mild to severe illness. In some cases, it can lead to...
ACA Open Enrollment: Consumers advised to do their homework
ACA Open Enrollment: Consumers advised to do their homework By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio - The open-enrollment period for...
Spina Bifida Awareness
Spina Bifida Awareness By Angie Rosler, RN According to the Spina Bifida Foundation Association, approximately 1,600 babies are born in...
Holzer to open Wound Care Center
Holzer to open Wound Care Center GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Holzer Health System has announce the addition of Holzer Wound Care Center® to the Gallipolis...
Health Literacy: What does that even mean?
Health Literacy: What does that even mean? By Juli Simpson, RN, BSN, LSN - Maternal & Child Health, Program Director...
Cancer Survivor Picnic held
Holzer Center for Cancer Care recently held a Cancer Survivor Picnic at the Gallipolis Campus. Submitted photo. Cancer Survivor Picnic...
Governor DeWine Unveils STRONG Ohio Bill
Gov. Mike DeWine unveils his Strong Ohio bill. Submitted photo. Governor DeWine Unveils STRONG Ohio Bill (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Governor...
Gov. DeWine calls for legislation to curb youth vaping
Gov. DeWine calls for legislation to curb youth vaping COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that as...
Rabies awareness
Rabies awareness BY STEVE SWATZEL, SANITARIAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR Steve Swatzel, RS, Director of Environmental Health According to the...
CDC investigating vaping and lung injuries
CDC investigating vaping and lung injuries The latest findings from the investigation into lung injuries associated with e-cigarette use, or...
Night may fall, but you don’t have to
Night may fall, but you don't have to By Courtney Midkiff, Meigs Administrator September 23 is Falls Prevention Day along...
National Pain Awareness Month Article
National Pain Awareness Month Article By Laura Grueser, Certified Community Health Worker 1 Pain. We KNOW that we feel it,...
Suicide Prevention: A Simple Conversation Can Save a Life
Suicide Prevention: A Simple Conversation Can Save a Life By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio - A simple conversation could...
Holzer Offering Free Vein Screening Sept. 10
Holzer Offering Free Vein Screening Sept. 10 GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - The next Holzer Vein Screening will be held at Gallipolis on Tuesday, September...
New Tech Successfully Battling Opioid Crisis After Ohio Competition Calls for Solutions
A nurse at University Hospitals assesses a patient being discharged with an opioid prescription for addiction risk. Technology developed here...
Practicing Firearm Safety
Practicing Firearm Safety By Brody Davis In our region firearms are common in the majority of homes,firearms are passed down...
Annual Back-to-School Bash Quickly Approaching
Annual Back-to-School Bash Quickly Approaching RACINE, Ohio - Class is almost in session and to celebrate the upcoming school year...
Meigs Health Department Providing Hand Washing Stations at Meigs County Fair
Meigs Health Department Providing Hand Washing Stations at Meigs County Fair Part of Prevention Effort Concerning Hep A POMEROY, Ohio...
