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Meigs Health Today: E. Coli, What you Need to Know

Staff Report July 18, 2020

Proper hand washing helps to prevent foodborne illnesses. Submitted photo. Meigs Health Today: E. Coli, What you Need to Know...

Two Additional COVID Cases Reported in Meigs County

Staff Report July 16, 2020

Two Additional COVID Cases Reported in Meigs County POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department is reporting two additional cases...

Governor DeWine Implores Ohioans to Unite to Prevent Spread of Covid-19

Staff Report July 15, 2020

Governor Mike DeWine wearing a mask, also implores Ohioans to wear a mask in public to stop the spread of...

Another COVID-19 Case Reported in Meigs County

Staff Report July 15, 2020

Another COVID-19 Case Reported in Meigs County POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department is reporting another confirmed case of COVID-19 bringing the...

14th COVID-19 Case Announced in Meigs County

Staff Report July 14, 2020

Coronavirus COVID-19. CDC image. 14th COVID-19 Case Announced in Meigs County POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department is reporting a confirmed...

Meigs Health Today: The Value of Health

Staff Report July 14, 2020

Meigs Health Today: The Value of Health By Sara Hill, Creating Healthy Communities Program Director Health is defined as “the...

Meigs Health Today: Dehydration and How to Prevent It

Staff Report July 6, 2020

Meigs Health Today: Dehydration and How to Prevent It By Juli Simpson, RN, BSN, LSN - Maternal & Child Health,...

Including Confirmed and Probable Cases, Meigs County Notes 12th COVID-19 Case

Staff Report July 4, 2020

Including Confirmed and Probable Cases, Meigs County Notes 12th COVID-19 Case POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department is reporting a probable...

School Guidelines, Public Health Advisory System Announced

Staff Report July 2, 2020

School Guidelines, Public Health Advisory System Announced COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided...

Tips for Staying Cool, Being Safe in the Summer Heat

Staff Report July 2, 2020

Tips for Staying Cool, Being Safe in the Summer Heat MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Temperatures are predicted to be in...

Ohio Research Brings to Light Brain Injuries from Domestic Abuse

Ohio News Connection July 2, 2020

Ohio Research Brings to Light Brain Injuries from Domestic Abuse By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Sometimes, the impacts...

Programs Implemented to Keep Seniors at Nursing Homes Connected during COVID-19

Staff Report July 1, 2020

Programs Implemented to Keep Seniors at Nursing Homes Connected during COVID-19 COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Departments of Aging and...

Probable COVID Case Reported in Meigs County

Staff Report June 25, 2020

Probable COVID Case Reported in Meigs County POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department is reporting a probable case of COVID-19. Counting total...

COVID-19 Active Case Reported by Health Department

Staff Report June 24, 2020

COVID-19 Active Case Reported by Health Department POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department (MCHD) is reporting a third active case of COVID-19 in the county. This...

Ninth COVID-19 Case Reported in Meigs County

Staff Report June 17, 2020

Ninth COVID-19 Case Reported in Meigs County POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department is reporting a second active case of COVID-19 in the county. This...

Meigs County Notes Another COVID-19 Case

Staff Report June 16, 2020

Coronavirus COVID-19. CDC image. Meigs County Notes Another COVID-19 Case POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department is reporting a new...

Contact Tracing: Next Step in Slowing Spread of COVID-19

Ohio News Connection June 5, 2020

Contact Tracing: Next Step in Slowing Spread of COVID-19 By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman OHIO - When people are first diagnosed...

Dr. Brandenburg Welcomed to Holzer Health System

Staff Report May 29, 2020

Rob Brandenburg, DO, Gastroenterologist Dr. Brandenburg Welcomed to Holzer Health System GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Holzer is announcing Rob Brandenburg, DO,...