Holzer welcomes first baby of 2019
Wysper Nariya Dawn Young GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Holzer has announced the birth of the first baby at the hospital for...
Consumer and Health News
Angels and the Health Department
By Courtney C. Midkiff, BSC, Administrator Season’s Greetings from the Meigs County Health Dept. (MCHD)! At this special time of...
Chow Line: Nontoxic food decorations aren’t always edible
P I’m making a batch of holiday goodies, and I’m using several kinds of festive decor on the cakes, cookies,...
Therapy, faith and walking again
Elijah Roush, at right, with Steve Thaxton, PTA, Holzer Meigs Therapy Department. Submitted photo. POMEROY, Ohio - In 2006, Elijah...
Health Department, SWCD partner for healthier community
The Meigs County Health Department and the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District partnered this year to help create healthy...
Oh joy! a Golden Buckeye card for Christmas
Oh joy! a Golden Buckeye card for Christmas What a lovely holiday gift. This month I received an invitation to...
Safe driving class sponsored by AARP set
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - A safe driving class sponsored by AARP in connection with the Gallipolis Christian Church will be given...
Consumer protection action filed against bridal store for failing to deliver dresses
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a consumer protection lawsuit against the operator of Elegant Bride,...
Schmidt Cancer Symposium held
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - The 22nd Annual Lewis A. Schmidt, MD, Memorial Cancer Symposium was recently held at the Holzer...
Gardening: A historically healthy hobby
By Ciara Martin The act of gardening is deeply intertwined into the history of mankind. In fact, according to the...
Immunization clinic set for Nov. 27, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 from 9-11...
Human trafficking an issue in Ohio
By Leanne Cunningham, RN, BSN, Director of Nursing By now, most people have heard of the very scary, very real...
Immunization clinic set for Nov. 13, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 from 9-11...
Meigs Health Today: Why diapers matter
Why diapers matter… Did you know, one in three Ohio families struggle to provide clean diapers for their baby? Disposable...
Research showing fire alarms with mother’s voice may be more effective than high pitch alarm
Gary Smith, MD, DrPH, director of the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital COLUMBUS, Ohio –...
Immunization Clinic set for Oct. 30, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018 from 9-11...
Consumers warned to beware of lottery and sweepstakes scams
COLUMBUS, Ohio - With the high Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to...
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...
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...
Meigs Health Today: Disaster preparedness
By Shannon E. Smith Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator Meigs County Health Department POMEROY, Ohio - How often do you...
Meigs Health Today: Rollin’ on the River
By Ceiara Martin, MPH, CHC Program Director The first official day of autumn is quickly upon us, and many may...
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...
