AG DeWine Files Lawsuit Against DuPont for Releasing Toxic Chemical into Ohio for Decades
MARIETTA, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Feb. 8, 2018 filed a lawsuit against the chemical company DuPont, alleging...
Consumer and Health News
Falls, Flu and Severe Weather Continue to Pose Increased Risks for Ohio Seniors
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The state and the nation’s furry forecasters – Buckeye Chuck and Punxsutawney Phil – both saw their...
Operator of Amish-Education Nonprofit Accused of Misusing Charitable Funds
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced a lawsuit against a man accused of misusing over $168,000...
Ohio Horses Test Positive for Equine Herpes Virus
Racehorse Owners Encouraged to Closely Monitor Health of Their Animals REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has...
Meigs Health Today: The Air You Breath
By Steve Swatzel, RS, Director of Environmental Health The quality of the air inside our homes and offices is just...
PUCO Reminds Ohioians Heating Assistance is Available
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) wants to remind Ohioans that assistance is available for those...
Alzheimer’s Association’s Free Workshop Teaches Difference Between Normal Aging and Dementia
ATHENS, Ohio – The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter is offering Know the 10 Signs: What’s Normal, What’s Not, a...
Meigs Health Today: Maintaining a Child’s Healthy Weight
By Wendy McGee, RD, LD As parents and caregivers, we hope our children will be healthy. An important action...
Smoking Down, but Almost 38 Million American Adults Still Smoke
NATIONAL - Overall, cigarette smoking among U.S. adults (aged ?18 years) declined from 20.9 percent in 2005 to 15.5 percent...
Chow Line: “Raw” Water Trend Can Make You Sick
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that while water flowing in streams and rivers of the backcountry might...
Immunization Clinic Jan. 23, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 from 9-11...
Area Law Enforcement Selected for National Mental Health Learning Program
From left to right are, Trisha Gibson, Director of Forensics, Captain Donnie Willis (Jackson County), Sheriff Keith Wood (Meigs County),...
Meigs Health Today: Birth Defects a Serious Issue in Ohio
By Juli Simpson, RN, BSN, LSN Maternal & Child Health Program Director Meigs County Health Department Juli Simpson, RN, BSN,...
Dollar General Recalls Clover Valley Iced Oatmeal Cookies
OHIO - Dollar General Corporation announced a voluntary recall of its 12-ounce packages of Clover Valley® Iced Oatmeal Cookies with...
Top Ohio Consumer Complaints of 2017
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced the top consumer complaints his office received in 2017, when...
Immunization Clinic Jan. 16, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 from 9-11...
Meigs Courthouse Renovations Nearing Completion
Flooring being replaced in the Commissioners office. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY, Ohio – Meigs County Courthouse sees renovations near...
Meigs Health Today: Healthy Gifts
From left, Laura Grueser and Laura Cleland with the gifts to help make 2018 healthy for area families. Submitted photo....
Tips for Seniors to Protect Themselves from the Flu
COLUMBUS, Ohio - In response to news that flu activity in Ohio is now widespread, the Ohio Department of Health...
Chow Line: Slow Cooker Is a Good Option for Healthy, Hearty Meals on Cold Winter Days
One of my resolutions this year is for my family to eat healthier while I save time and money. Preparing...
AG DeWine Warns of Sweepstakes and Lottery Scams as Jackpots Rise
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots rise, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to...
Oncology Music Therapy Support Group to begin at Holzer
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Music Therapy is available with Leslie Shoecraft, NMT-BC (Neurologic Music Therapist, Board Certified), of Rhythm - N...
Immunization Clinic Jan. 9, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018 from 9-11...
Meigs Health Today: Tips for a Healthy New Year
Laura Cleland, Creating Healthy Communities Project Director By Laura Cleland, Health Educator The start of a New Year is a...
Meigs Board of Health Meeting Set
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Board of Health Meeting will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018 at 5...
