Meigs Health Today: August Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Meigs Health Today: August Breastfeeding Awareness Month My name is Jessica Howell. I’m from Jackson, Ohio, but I moved to...
Medical News
Stepping Up Initiative Forming to Address Mental Illness & Substance Use Disorders in Meigs
Stepping Up Initiative Forming to Address Mental Illness & Substance Use Disorders in Meigs MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - Each year there...
Extended Immunization Clinic Hours Offered
Extended Immunization Clinic Hours Offered POMEROY, Ohio - In an effort to get children ready for the school year, the...
Reminder from State Officials of Extreme Heat
Reminder from State Officials of Extreme Heat Older adults are at increased risk for heat-related illness and complications COLUMBUS, Ohio –...
Women’s Health in the Workplace
Women's Health in the Workplace By Juli Simpson, Health Educator Let's face it...when you feel better, you work better. Whether...
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Gallia County, Reminder to Vaccinate Pets
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - A bat has tested positive for rabies according the Gallia County Health Department. The Gallia County Health...
Opioid Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Technology Grant Awarded for Meigs, Other Counties
Opioid Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Technology Grant Awarded in Rural Appalachian Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Rural Development State Director David L....
Free Vein Screening at Holzer Scheduled for July 16
Free Vein Screening at Holzer Scheduled for July 16 GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - The next Holzer Vein Screening will be held at Gallipolis on Tuesday, July 16 from 4pm...
Tire Disposal Offered, Tips to Combat Mosquitoes
Tire Disposal Offered, Tips to Combat Mosquitoes POMEROY, Ohio – A program is being offered to help curb the breeding...
Meigs Board of Health Meeting Set for July 9, 2019
Meigs Board of Health Meeting Set for July 9, 2019 POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Board of Health has...
Vector-Borne Diseases on the Rise
Vector-Borne Diseases on the Rise By Steve Swatzel, RS, Director of Environmental Health Vectors are organisms that transmit pathogens and parasites...
Cessation Program Launched to Help with Youth Vaping Epidemic
Cessation Program to Help with Youth Vaping Epidemic My Life, My Quit™ is the first comprehensive program designed just for...
Parents, please talk about suicide prevention
Melissa Martin, Ph.D Parents, please talk about suicide prevention Suicide is the second leading cause of death between children ages...
Camp Courage Helps Children with Loss, Set for July
From the 2018 camp, Camp Courage, its annual bereavement camp for children who have suffered a loss. Submitted image. Camp...
National Safety Month
National Safety Month According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) the leading cause of death for individuals age 1 to...
New study on suicide in Ohio
Melissa Martin, Ph.D New study on suicide in Ohio Suicide is tragic and traumatizing. But, prevention, intervention, and postvention need...
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Ohio names Rep. Jay Edwards Legislator of the Year
Rep. Jay Edwards (R) at one of the Independent Day parades in Meigs County, Ohio. Photo by Madalyn Wood. National...
Diabetes Role in Strokes
Diabetes Role in Strokes By Kiera Frank, CHW If you have Diabetes, are you at a higher risk for a...
Ohio Shows Progress in Senior Health
Ohio Shows Progress in Senior Health Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio - While showing improvements overall, a new report reveals...
Food Allergy Action Month
Food Allergy Action Month By Jenna Roush, RN - WIC Certifying Health Professional Each May is designated Food Allergy Action Month,...
Ash welcomed at Holzer as Hospice Social Worker
Holzer is proud to welcome Emily Ash, LSW, MSW, Holzer Hospice Social Work and Volunteer Coordinator. Submitted photo. Ash welcomed...
Meigs Co. Board of Health to meet
Meigs Co. Board of Health to meet POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Board of Health meeting will take place at 5 p.m. on...
Smith Orthodontics acquires Stumbo Orthodontics in Parkersburg, Ripley
Dr. Amy Smith of Smith Orthodontics acquired the practice of Dr. William Stumbo and will be serving his patients in...
Holzer plans free skin screening
Holzer plans free skin screening JACKSON, Ohio - Holzer Family Medicine Residency program is proud to offer free skin cancer...
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month SOUTHEAST OHIO - May is recognized as Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM),...
