Lyme and other tickborne diseases increasing according to CDC
Lyme and other tickborne diseases increasing according to CDC May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and this year it comes...
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Community Health Worker program first of its kind in Meigs
Community Health Worker program first of its kind in Meigs In 2017, the Meigs County Health Department (MCHD) was awarded the Appalachian...
Meigs Health Dept. to hold open house and chili cook-off
The staff of the Meigs County Health Department has been working to help Meigs Countians be healthier. Submitted photo. Meigs...
Meigs Health Today: Earth Day
Meigs Health Today: Earth Day By Dawn Keller, RS Earth Day, because you can’t eat, breathe or drink money. Founded by United...
Immunization clinic to have expanded hours
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 9-11...
Barr: 2018 “a successful year” for Meigs Co. Health Department
The staff of the Meigs County Health Department has been working to help Meigs Countians be healthier. Submitted photo. By...
Holzer recognizes Meigs youth and others at Science Awards Banquet
Holzer Health System recently honored outstanding local high school science graduates at its 36th Annual High School Science Awards Banquet....
Alzheimer’s Association in need of volunteers to co-facilitate Caregiver Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Association in need of volunteers to co-facilitate Caregiver Support Groups Alzheimer’s disease has a major impact on the family. There...
STD/STI awareness
STD/STI awareness By Mikie Strite, MPH and Meigs County Health Department Epidemiologist I'm sure most of us have heard of...
Rio to host Annual Health Fair
RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College will host the 18th annual Health...
Meet the Board of Health Members
Meet the Board of Health Members By Courtney C. Midkiff, BSC, MCHD Administrator March is a busy month for the Meigs County...
Immunization Clinic set for April 9, 2019
Immunization Clinic set for April 9, 2019 POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic...
Holzer breaks ground on new Wound Care Center
The groundbreaking ceremony on the new Holzer Wound Care Center. Submitted photo. Holzer breaks ground on new Wound Care Center...
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine and preventing common injuries
Jeremiah Cangelosi throws a pitch during practice at his high school. He has made improvements to his throwing style and...
April Epilepsy Awareness Month
April Epilepsy Awareness Month By Angie Rosler RN The CDC estimates that over 126, 400 people have been diagnosed with...
Ohio AG Yost calls for strong opioid warning
Ohio AG Yost calls for strong opioid warning COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is calling for a...
Celebrating 100 years of public health: How the past has made public health matter
Celebrating 100 years of Public Health in Ohio. Celebrating 100 years of public health: How the past has made public...
Tuberculosis (TB): Still an important public health issue
Tuberculosis (TB): Still an important public health issue By Leanne Cunningham, RN, BSN, CLC Director of Nursing Happy World TB...
Holzer Wound Care Center receives award
Holzer Wound Care Center staff shown pictured left to right: Hannah Bachtel, RN, Clinical Nurse Manager, Rachel Kearns, Program Director,...
Immunization Clinic set for March 26, 2019
Immunization Clinic set for March 26, 2019 POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic...
PUCO authorizes AT&T Ohio to end participation in phone discount program
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today approved an application by AT&T Ohio to end its participation in the...
Governor DeWine Releases RecoveryOhio Advisory Council’s Initial Report
Governor DeWine announced the formation of his Recovery Ohio Advisory Council. Submitted photo. Governor DeWine Releases RecoveryOhio Advisory Council’s Initial...
University of Rio Grande to Host Suicide Prevention Walk
University of Rio Grande to Host Suicide Prevention Walk RIO GRANDE, Ohio – This spring, individuals from throughout the University...
Immunization Clinic set for March 19, 2019
Immunization Clinic set for March 19, 2019 POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic...
Holzer receives funds for Low-Dose CT Scan
Nicole Koren, Program Coordinator for Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening, Holzer Health System. Holzer receives funds for Low-Dose CT Scan Finding early signs...
