National Public Health Week is April 3-9, 2023
National Public Health Week is April 3-9, 2023. National Public Health Week is committed to making health inclusive and equitable....
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Meigs Health Department honors physicians on National Doctors Day
On March 30th each year, National Doctors Day honors physicians for their dedication and contributions to society and the community....
Meigs Health Today: World TB Day
Michelle Marcum, BSN, RNPublic Health Nurse March 24th is known as World TB Day and is a day to educate...
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Kaitlynn SnodgrassWIC Breastfeeding Peer Helper “What interested you in the position and what you do here?” My name is Kaitlynn...
Baby Sleep Day
Baby Sleep Day Sleep. We all need it, young and old. Quality sleep is so important to the well-being of...
Preventing Eating Disorder in Children
Preventing Eating Disorder in Children When it comes to eating disorders, we think of adolescents and adults being affected. Smaller...
Concerns for Meigs County Water Supply From Train Derailment
“East Palestine, OH Train Derailment Concerns for Meigs County Water Supply” Editors Note this is a release from the Meigs...
February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, a time where we can focus on cardiovascular health. Heart disease remains the leading cause...
Former Meigs County Sheriff Indicted
Former Meigs County Sheriff Indicted Editor’s Note: All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law....
Meigs Health Matters: Food Safety While Eating Out
Meigs Health Matters: Food Safety While Eating Out Eating out at your favorite local restaurant with friends and family or...
February National Wise Health Care Consumer Month
February is National Wise Health Care Consumer Month, and it's all about helping people make smart choices when it comes...
Meigs County blighted properties to be torn down
Meigs County blighted properties to be torn down COLUMBUS, Ohio— Meigs County will have funding for 22 locations of blighted...
Women’s cancer screening
Riverfront Ramp, Pomeroy Ohio Women’s cancer screenings in Meigs County- Pomeroy Through its Women’s Health Clinic, the Ohio University Heritage...
Meigs Health Today: Winter Skin Care
Sherry Hayman, RN Public Health Nurse Meigs Health Today: Winter Skin Care Cold weather, with its low relative humidity,...
Meigs Health Today
January is a time when people ceremoniously lay aside the old in anticipation of the new. But Human Papillomavirus (HPV),...
Meigs Health Matters: Vision Assistance Programs for Children and Adults
Meigs Health Matters: Vision Assistance Programs for Children and AdultsDo you know these facts?1- Approximately 15% of Ohioans age 40...
Fighting the Cold Weather Germs
Juli Simpson, RN, BSN, LSNMaternal & Child Health, Program DirectorMeigs County Health Department Fighting the Cold Weather Germs by Juli...
Meigs Health Today: Victims and survivors
Meigs Health Today: Victims and survivors by guest columnist, Jennifer Seifert, Executive Director, Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program. The Meigs County...
The Meigs County Commissioners met in regular session December 22, 2022
The Meigs County Commissioners met in regular session December 22, 2022 POMEROY- The Meigs County Commissioners met in regular session....
The Meigs County Commissioners met in regular session December 15, 2022
The Meigs County Commissioners met in regular session December 15, 2022 The Meigs County Commissioners met in regular session. Present...
The Meigs County Commissioners met in regular session
The Meigs County Commissioners met in regular session December 8, 2022 The Meigs County Commissioners met in regular session. Present...
Creating Healthy Communities Project Paves Access Pathway in Middleport Park
Part of the paving project for access to the Middleport Village Park. Submitted photo. Creating Healthy Communities Project Paves Access...
Meigs Health Today: Public Health Nuisances
Meigs Health Today: Public Health Nuisances By Steve Swatzel, RS., Director of Environmental Health A public health nuisance is a legally actionable...
Manuel Sworn in as Commissioner
Zachary Manuel, left, is takes the oath of office as administered by Judge Scott Powell. Photo by Brent Rose. Manuel...
Manuel Appointed to Fill Commissioner Vacancy
Zachary Manuel, right, was appointed to fill the vacant Meigs County Commissioner seat. Submitted photo. Manuel Appointed to Fill Commissioner...
