The importance of folic acid
By Wendy McGee, RD, LD Folic acid or folate has many health benefits. The benefits include reducing blood vessel plaque which will...
County Government
Immunization Clinic set for Jan. 8, 2019
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 from 9-11...
New Ohio certificate of title for motor vehicles and watercraft
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Beginning in January 2019, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), in collaboration with county Clerk of Courts...
Board of Health to meet
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Board of Health meeting will take place at 5 p.m. on Jan. 8, 2019...
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...
Dog and kennel licenses available for 2019
POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County Auditor, Mary T. Byer-Hill, has announced that dog and kennel licenses for 2019 are currently available. The...
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...
Appeals court upholds conviction from Meigs County
COLUMBUS, Ohio - An appeals court has upheld the conviction of a man for kidnapping, assault and cultivating marijuana. According...
Friends of Rutland to hold Toy Drive
RUTLAND, Ohio - The Friends of Rutland will be holding a toy drive to benefit needy children of the Rutland...
Stanley attends OPAA advocacy day at the Ohio Statehouse
On November 28, 2018, Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James K. Stanley participated in the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association’s Advocacy Day...
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...
Meigs County numbers are in with local races, official count Nov. 19
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Meigs Countians turned out to cast their ballots for county offices, most notably for County Commissioner,...
Task Force success against drug dealers noted
Southeast Ohio Organized Crime Task Force seizes nearly $8 million in drugs since 2013 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General...
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...
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...
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...
Being prepared in case of disaster
POMEROY, Ohio - "Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How" is the 2018 theme for National Preparedness Month which begins September...
Mosquito spraying set for Rutland and Racine
POMEROY, Ohio - In response to recent mosquito testing and surveillance findings in the Villages of Rutland and Racine, the...
Commissioners questioned on constitutionality of prayer and postings to official Facebook page
FILE PHOTO From left, Commissioners Mike Bartrum, Randy Smith and Tim Ihle discuss issues during the Jan. 4, 2018 meeting....
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)...
