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
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Medical News
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
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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
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Recalling cholera epedemics in Meigs County
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana. How, you may ask? A fine
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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,
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Immunization Clinic May 22, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 9-11
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Holzer Walk with a Doc Features Dr. Marazon
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – Holzer will host the Walk with a Doc walking program on Saturday, May 19 from 11 a.m.
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May is Hepatitis Awareness Month
By Mikie Strite The month of May has been chosen as Hepatitis Awareness Month, with May 19th being National Hepatitis
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Breathing Easy: New Procedure Helps Improve Nasal Airflow
Non-invasive procedure has surgery-like results to improve sinus symptoms COLUMBUS, Ohio – Sinus pain and inflammation affects tens of millions
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Immunization Clinic Set for May 15, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 9-11
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