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COVID fight continues at local level

WEBCounty Health Commissioner Andrew Henry said the latest information is that about 44 percent of the county’s eligible residents have been vaccinated against COVID-19. At …

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Brooke Commission updated on COVID-19 vaccinations

WEBMike Bolen, administrator of the county’s health department, said with the cooperation of the Hancock County Health Department and C.H.A.N.G.E. Inc., another vaccination …

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Jefferson County seniors to benefit from $300,000 …

WEBAndrew Henry notified the Jefferson County Board of Health during its regular session about the $306,781 Healthy Aging Grant. At least half of the money must be obligated …

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Program prioritizes options for individuals with disabilities

WEBThe history of PALS, and its ongoing story, is one of care, empowerment and joy for those individuals. PALS is a program supporting adults who have developmental disabilities, …

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Flu shots now available at the Jefferson County General …

WEBSTEUBENVILLE — Flu shots are now available at the Jefferson County General Health District. Flu season in the United States picks up in October, peaks between December …

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Health department keeps up with vaccines for flu season

WEBThe health department’s medical director, Dr. Janie Culp, said Sunday marks the typical beginning of immunizations for the flu, as the flu lasts all year but reaches a high point …

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Local pharmacist appointed to Jefferson County Board of …

WEBSTEUBENVILLE — A local business owner and pharmacist with more than 40 years in the practice of pharmacy was appointed to the Jefferson County Board of Health Dec. 16. …

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Jefferson County Board of Health hears aging grant …

WEBSTEUBENVILLE — Two more organizations approached the Jefferson County Board of Health Tuesday, seeking funding from the county health department’s $306,781 …

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Jefferson County health department’s 2023 report gets …

WEBThe years 2022 and 2023, which themselves followed the tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic era, brought their own unforeseen challenges to the health department, Henry said.

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Students at JVS headed to Houston conference

WEBSeven health technologies students excelled at the state HOSA contest at the University of Toledo on April 9-11, earning them a chance to attend the ILC on June 26-29 in Houston.

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First round of healthy aging grant funding announced

WEBThe Jefferson County Board of Health’s administration and finance committee elected to distribute $176,356, with the rest to follow later. Allotments included $61,356 for the …

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Community diaper bank rolling out assistance News, Sports, Jobs …

WEBOnce-per-month diaper pickups at the health department’s office can be done during normal business hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; …

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Jefferson County Board of Health updated on meningitis outbreak

WEBSTEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Board of Health received an update on the county health department’s response to an outbreak of meningitis B that so far has …

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THS Community Wellness Program lab testing available at more …

WEBSTEUBENVILLE — As of Wednesday, Trinity Health System expanded the availability of the Community Wellness Program laboratory testing at its outpatient sites to allow for …

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Trinity bringing neighborhood hospital to St. Clairsville

WEBMajor work is expected to begin in the area along U.S. Route 40 just east of Plaza West in September, and the two-story building with 10 emergency room beds, six in-patients …

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And they’re off! News, Sports, Jobs

WEBOfficials with the Ohio Valley Health Center stood Sunday with auctioneers who helped with the center’s 18th-annual gala, entitled “And They’re Off! The Race for Hope, Health and …

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Aspire Mental Health opens outpatient facility in East Liverpool

WEBEAST LIVERPOOL — Aspire Mental Health is excited to provide care and understanding to the community. “I want people to know this is a safe place. No matter what is weighing …

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Trinity to launch residency program

WEBSTEUBENVILLE — Fresh on the heels of a “topping off” ceremony for its new, $75 million patient tower, Trinity Health System is celebrating another landmark achievement — …

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Trinity offers alternative to blood thinners for some heart patients

WEBSTEUBENVILLE — Dr. Triston Smith, medical director for the cardiovascular service line and heart interventions for the Trinity Health System, said of about 700,000 strokes that …

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Minority Health Month events are planned News, Sports, Jobs

WEBFor information, individuals can call (740) 325-4610. Vendors should contact (740) 283-8530, extension 1624, or email [email protected]. While Minority Health Month places …

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Tough As Nails Urban Challenge has surprises in store

WEBWHEELING — As fun as the Tough as Nails Urban Challenge presented by The Health Plan is for participants to run, event organizers say it’s just as fun to put together. New …

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DeWine: Reopening of East Ohio Regional Hospital a ‘miracle’

WEBDeWine said a hospital is the core of any community and having one that is functioning brings life to it. “How do you value an emergency room that you can actually get into …

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