Immunization Clinic set for Oct. 9, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 from 9-11...
Medical News
Managing stress with physical activity
As the heat and humidity drops and the leaves begin to change, fall is a wonderful time to get out...
The facts about head lice
By Leanne Cunningham, RN, BSN, CLC Director of Nursing “YOU HAVE HEAD LICE.” This is one of the most dreaded...
West Nile case in Meigs County
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department has released a statement concerning West Nile virus in the county....
Breastfeeding awareness month
With Breastfeeding Awareness Month (BAM) upon us, Meigs County WIC is supporting this year's World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA)...
Immunization clinic Aug. 14, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 from 9-11...
Big Latch On event scheduled at Holzer
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - During the first part of August every year, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action organizes World Breastfeeding...
Meigs Health Today: Wise and well at work
By Ciara Martin, MPH Creating Healthy Communities Project Director Do you ever feel like you spend more time at your place...
Recalling cholera epedemics in Meigs County
Cholera Route of the Epedemic of 1832. “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George...
C8 update: DuPont/Chemours ask area judge to dismiss Ohio’s PFOA case
By Callie Lyons MARIETTA, Ohio - Washington County Judge Randall Burnworth today (July 20, 2018) heard arguments in the State...
Meigs County Health Department addresses Hepatitis A concerns
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department has released a statement concerning Hepatitis A. According to the statement, “there...
Gallia County Health Department reports Hep A cases at restaurant
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Recently the Gallia County Health Department has confirmed 2 positive cases of Hepatitis A in Gallia County....
Alzheimer’s Association workshop to help families and loved ones living with Alzheimer’s
ATHENS, Ohio – The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter is offering Effective Communication Strategies, a free community workshop to help...
What you need to know about meningococcal disease
By Sherry Hayman, Public Health Nurse Bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis cause meningococcal disease. About 1 in 10 people have these...
Immunization Clinic set for July 17, 2018
The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3...
Hospice care touches patient, family and caregivers too
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - End-of-life discussions with your family can be uncomfortable and full of mixed emotions. However, in choosing...
Meigs Health Today: Juvenile Arthritis
By Angie Rosler RN Aches, pains and bruises are the story of our lives as parents of young children! However, there...
Excessive Heat Warning for Meigs County July 4, 2018
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Meigs County and many of the...
Fight the Bite: Dealing with mosquitoes
By Steve Swatzel, RS, Director of Environmental Services Fight The Bite, Ohio! When thinking of mosquitoes, think of "Fight the...
Meigs Health Today: What you need to know about HPV
By Courtney C. Midkiff, BSC, MCHD Administrator and MCCI Member The Meigs County Health Department (MCHD); Meigs County Cancer Initiative,...
CDC: Fewer U.S. high school students having sex, using drugs
The 2017 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) paints a promising picture about the drug and sexual behaviors U.S. high...
Earl Neff Pediatric Fund supporters named for May and June
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - The Earl Neff Pediatric Fund at Holzer continues to be supported enthusiastically by area businesses and organizations....
Immunization Clinic set for June 19, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 9-11...
Being aware PTSD affects crime victims too
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The Meigs County Prosecutor's Office and Meigs County Crime Victim Services remind residents that June is...
Alzheimer’s Association’s Free Workshop Offered
ATHENS, Ohio – The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter is offering Know the 10 Signs: What’s Normal, What’s Not,...
