Giving Tuesday: Be generous yet wise
Giving Tuesday: Be generous yet wise By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio - Be generous with your pocketbook, but also...
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Giving Tuesday set for December 3
Giving Tuesday set for December 3 GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Holzer Health System is reminding the area that Giving Tuesday is...
PUCO denies AEP Ohio request to charge customers out of market generation costs
PUCO denies AEP Ohio request to charge customers out of market generation costs COLUMBUS, OHIO (Nov. 21, 2019) – The...
Older adults have special considerations when preparing for winter weather
Older adults have special considerations when preparing for winter weather COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio has already gotten a preview of winter...
November leading month for cooking fires in Ohio
November leading month for cooking fires in Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio – Busy and inattentive home chefs during the Thanksgiving holiday are...
Chow Line: Enjoy holiday meals in moderation
Chow Line: Enjoy holiday meals in moderation I know it’s just the beginning of November, but I’m already dreading the...
Health Care Reform: Doc says, ‘Start with Better Nutrition’
Health Care Reform: Doc says, 'Start with Better Nutrition' By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio - Democratic candidates running for...
Sleep quality and falls – There is a connection
Sleep quality and falls – There is a connection If you have problems sleeping and are up often during the...
Ohio agencies urge vaccination as flu season gets underway
Flu is caused by a virus and can cause mild to severe illness. In some cases, it can lead to...
Meigs Forward: Chase Jenkins
Meigs Forward: Chase Jenkins Meigs Forward is a weekly series featuring a local guest that works to forward Meigs County,...
ACA Open Enrollment: Consumers advised to do their homework
ACA Open Enrollment: Consumers advised to do their homework By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio - The open-enrollment period for...
Driver alert: November most dangerous month for deer activity
Driver alert: November most dangerous month for deer activity COLUMBUS, Ohio – Drivers should always stay alert, but that is...
Spina Bifida Awareness
Spina Bifida Awareness By Angie Rosler, RN According to the Spina Bifida Foundation Association, approximately 1,600 babies are born in...
Tobacco 21 Law in effect
Tobacco 21 Law in effect COLUMBUS, Ohio - As of October 17, 2019 it is illegal to give, sell, or...
Holzer to open Wound Care Center
Holzer to open Wound Care Center GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Holzer Health System has announce the addition of Holzer Wound Care Center® to the Gallipolis...
MIP market research survey
MIP market research survey The Meigs Independent Press is looking for input for market research. Would you please click the...
Health Literacy: What does that even mean?
Health Literacy: What does that even mean? By Juli Simpson, RN, BSN, LSN - Maternal & Child Health, Program Director...
Cancer Survivor Picnic held
Holzer Center for Cancer Care recently held a Cancer Survivor Picnic at the Gallipolis Campus. Submitted photo. Cancer Survivor Picnic...
Governor DeWine Unveils STRONG Ohio Bill
Gov. Mike DeWine unveils his Strong Ohio bill. Submitted photo. Governor DeWine Unveils STRONG Ohio Bill (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Governor...
Gov. DeWine calls for legislation to curb youth vaping
Gov. DeWine calls for legislation to curb youth vaping COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that as...
Six-month countdown: Ohio ramps up census outreach
Six-month countdown: Ohio ramps up census outreach By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio - The six-month countdown to Census Day...
Rabies awareness
Rabies awareness BY STEVE SWATZEL, SANITARIAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR Steve Swatzel, RS, Director of Environmental Health According to the...
CDC investigating vaping and lung injuries
CDC investigating vaping and lung injuries The latest findings from the investigation into lung injuries associated with e-cigarette use, or...
Chow Line: Handling venison safely during harvesting and preparation key to stemming food-borne illnesses
Preparing Venison. Photo: Getty Images. Chow Line: Handling venison safely during harvesting and preparation key to stemming food-borne illnesses By...
Night may fall, but you don’t have to
Night may fall, but you don't have to By Courtney Midkiff, Meigs Administrator September 23 is Falls Prevention Day along...
