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...
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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...
National Pain Awareness Month Article
National Pain Awareness Month Article By Laura Grueser, Certified Community Health Worker 1 Pain. We KNOW that we feel it,...
Suicide Prevention: A Simple Conversation Can Save a Life
Suicide Prevention: A Simple Conversation Can Save a Life By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio - A simple conversation could...
September National Preparedness Month
September National Preparedness Month COLUMBUS, Ohio – September is National Preparedness Month. It is a great time for Ohioans to...
Holzer Offering Free Vein Screening Sept. 10
Holzer Offering Free Vein Screening Sept. 10 GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - The next Holzer Vein Screening will be held at Gallipolis on Tuesday, September...
New Tech Successfully Battling Opioid Crisis After Ohio Competition Calls for Solutions
A nurse at University Hospitals assesses a patient being discharged with an opioid prescription for addiction risk. Technology developed here...
Farmers’ Market to host Farm to Table Cooking Demonstration
Farmers’ Market to host Farm to Table Cooking Demonstration POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Farmers’ Market is hosting Farm...
Sudden Oak Death Pathogen Concerns from Rhododendrons Sold in Southeast Ohio
Ohio State University Extension, Ohio Division of Forestry, Soil and Water Conservation District, and partners are available to assist with...
Practicing Firearm Safety
Practicing Firearm Safety By Brody Davis In our region firearms are common in the majority of homes,firearms are passed down...
Annual Back-to-School Bash Quickly Approaching
Annual Back-to-School Bash Quickly Approaching RACINE, Ohio - Class is almost in session and to celebrate the upcoming school year...
Meigs Health Department Providing Hand Washing Stations at Meigs County Fair
Meigs Health Department Providing Hand Washing Stations at Meigs County Fair Part of Prevention Effort Concerning Hep A POMEROY, Ohio...
