Cancer survivor support group to meet
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Holzer Center for Cancer Care is sponsoring a Cancer Survivor Support Group meeting on Thursday, August 10,...
Consumer and Health News
ODA to hold farm pesticide collection event
ALBANY, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Agriculture is sponsoring a collection for farmers wanting to get rid of unwanted...
Consumer tips ahead of Ohio Sales Tax Holiday
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered consumer protection tips ahead of Ohio's sales tax holiday, which...
Hi-tech vest may help keep heart failure patients out of hospital
COLUMBUS, Ohio – About 5.7 million adults in the U.S. suffer from heart failure, and because of a dangerous buildup...
Meigs Health Department to hold immunization clinic Aug. 1
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 from 9-11...
Fair flu: It’s nothing to sneeze at
COLUMBUS, Ohio – If pigs could say gesundheit, you could be hearing the German blessing as you visit fairs this...
Chow Line: Reusable water bottles need to be washed between uses
I heard recently that reusable water bottles can sometimes be a hotbed of germs. Is that true? Yes, at least...
French 500 Free Clinic set for July 27
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - The French 500 Free Clinic will be open for those who do not have medical insurance...
AG DeWine warns of uptick in IRS scams
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that his office logged about 600 reports of “IRS” scams...
PUCO encourages safe summer driving practices
COLUMBUS, Ohio — During the summer season, Ohio’s highways are heavily relied upon by travelers visiting family and friends. Ohio...
PUCO offers tips to prepare for a power outage
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With the arrival of summer, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is reminding consumers of important...
Proposed medical marijuana facility in Racine discussed
POMEROY, Ohio – A proposal to bring a medical marijuana growing facility to Meigs County could mean much needed jobs...
AG DeWine warns of elder abuse
COLUMBUS, Ohio — With Elder Abuse Awareness Day being June 15, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to...
French 500 Free Clinic scheduled for June 29
The French 500 Free Clinic serves the residents of Southeastern Ohio and Mason County, WV and beyond over the age...
Alzheimer’s Association’s free workshop provides tips for healthy aging
SOUTHEAST OHIO – The Alzheimer's Association, West Virginia Chapter (which serves Meigs County) is hosting a Healthy Living for Your...
Ohio AG files lawsuit against opioid manufacturers for fraudulent marketing, fueling opioid epidemic
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today filed a lawsuit against five leading prescription opioid manufacturers and their...
French 500 Free Clinic set for May 25
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - The French 500 Free Clinic will be open for those who do not have medical insurance or...
North Carolina man indicted for running roofing scam in Ohio, West Virginia
MARIETTA, Ohio - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Washington County Prosecutor Kevin Rings today announced the indictment of a...
New EMA program to help identify specific needs during times of disaster
POMEROY, Ohio – In an effort to be proactive, the Meigs County Emergency Management Agency is creating a program to...
Conservation programs offered to help pollinators, forests
POMEROY, Ohio – Local agricultural producers and rural landowners can help struggling pollinators like Monarch butterflies and honey bees, and...
Meigs County joins pilot opioid program, Ohio START
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that Meigs County is now the newest county to...
April recognized as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
POMEROY, Ohio - This April, millions of people around the world will recognize April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Holzer is...
PUCO highlights the benefits of energy efficiency and conservation
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With Earth Day happening this weekend, The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) reminds Ohioans that energy...
Claim deadline for Provigil settlement funds
COLUMBUS, Ohio— Consumers now have until June 25 to seek a portion of a $35 million multistate settlement fund for consumers...
April is Occupational Therapy month
Throughout the month of April, Holzer joins American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) to celebrate National Occupational Therapy Month and the...
