Energy conservation, safety tips for the holiday season
STAFF REPORT COLUMBUS, Ohio - This time of year, many Ohio families begin putting up decorations to celebrate the holidays....
Consumer and Health News
Ahead of Black Friday, Attorney General DeWine Offers Consumer Protection Tips
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered consumer protection tips ahead of Thanksgiving weekend, one of the...
Antibiotic resistance and how it affects you
By Mikie Strite, MPH Epidemiologist Mikie Strite, MPHEpidemiologist Have you ever read an article or seen a news clip where...
Immunization clinic set for Nov. 14. 2017
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 from 9-11...
Tick-borne Lyme Disease cases on the rise in Ohio
Female blacklegged deer ticks next to a penny. The ticks that transmit Lyme disease are much smaller than other ticks....
Vision disorders, what you need know
By Angella Rosler RN Did you know that children can have any number of vision diagnosis including; Glaucoma, Cataracts, Ptosis...
Challenges of trauma
Amanda Knipp – MEd., LPCC-S Clinical Director, Woodland Centers Inc. (Gallia) "Trauma challenges an individual's view of the world as...
Alzheimer’s Association to host workshop
ATHENS, Ohio – The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter is offering a free community workshop, Dementia Conversations. The one-hour workshop...
Peoples Bancorp Inc. and ASB Financial Corp. announce definitive merger agreement
MARIETTA, Ohio and PORTSMOUTH, Ohio - Peoples Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBO), the parent company of Peoples Bank, and ASB Financial...
Emergency HEAP begins Nov. 1, 2017
MEIGS & GALLIA COUNTIES, Ohio - As the weather will be turning colder, the Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency is looking...
Rio hosts guest speaker
RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College Office of Accessibility will host Nick...
AG DeWine announces efforts to investigate skimmer crimes
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that cyber crime agents with the Attorney General's Ohio Bureau...
Be Well at Work
Laura Cleland, Creating Healthy Communities Project Director By Laura Cleland MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The Creating Healthy Communities Coalition presents...
Cancer survivor support group to meet
Shown pictured is Latasha Alvaro, MSN, FNP-C, Public Health Nurse, Gallia County Health Department, who presented on adult immunizations at...
October is Energy Awareness Month
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) wants to educate Ohioans on how to better manage their...
Vaccines available for pneumococcal disease
Sherry Hayman, RN, Public Health Nurse By Sherry Hayman, RN, Public Health Nurse Vaccines are available that can help prevent...
AG Awards VOCA Grant to Wing Haven, other crime victim services
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Wing Haven has been awarded a grant to help crime victims. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced...
Woodland Centers merging with Hopewell Health Centers
SOUTHEAST OHIO - Woodland Centers, Inc. and Hopewell Health Centers, Inc. are pleased to announce their merger which will be...
Immunization clinic set for Oct. 17, 2017
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 from 9-11...
Meigs County West Nile case confirmed, results in a fatality
POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County’s first suspected case of West Nile Virus has just been confirmed by the Ohio Department...
Rio Psychology Club to host guest speaker
RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College Brainstorm Psychology Club and Dean of...
Rio and Jackson AAPC host Second Annual Coding Seminar
RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College is teaming up with the Jackson...
Chow Line: Fall offers more than just pumpkins
I know that autumn is a great time to buy pumpkins, but I’m not so sure what other produce is...
AG DeWine announces 13,000 rape kits tested, program continues to identify offenders
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine. File photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that more than...
Why do people start using drugs
By Trisha Gibson, MA, LPC, LICDC, Forensics/AoD Program Director For Woodland Centers, Inc. A question behavioral health professionals are most...
