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Ohio Department of Health releases new COVID-19 numbers | News, Sports, Jobs
Noble County went from one of the lowest rates of new COVID-19 cases in Ohio to among the highest, according to the latest numbers from the state Department of Health, though the actual increase was just 30 cases. Each Thursday, the state publishes the rate of new cases per 100,000 people over the …
County considers sending health staff to wellness workshop | News, Sports, Jobs
NEW ULM — The Brown County Board will consider a request Tuesday for three public health care workers to attend the Minnesota Cares Wellness Workshop Oct. 6-7 in Minneapolis. The conference is provided as a way to thank health care workers and to promote healing and wellness among the health care community including …
Health clinic founded through ‘personal journey’ | News, Sports, Jobs
Times Observer photo by Brian Ferry Lander Hope Clinic at the intersection of Route 957 and Miller Hill Road opened in June. The Lander Hope Clinic was founded on the experiences of Janeen Beard. A few years ago, Beard was feeling lifeless and fatigued. Moving hurt. She was looking to improve …
This Week in History: City health report looked good in 1923 | News, Sports, Jobs
99 years ago in 1923 The health of the city of Warren was fine. If citizens were not run down by automobiles or street cars or trains they had little chance of being cut down by contagious diseases. The city health board in regular meeting was told by Health Officer G.N. Simpson that …
Health department marks Preparedness Month | News, Sports, Jobs
PARKERSBURG — The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department is marking National Preparedness Month in September with classes available to the public. “This year our theme is ‘A Healthy Community is a Prepared Community,’” said Malcolm Lanham, community health director. “The best thing you can do to be prepared for any emergency is to be …
Observing National Health Center Week | News, Sports, Jobs
Submitted photo The CAACC’s Health, Behavioral Health and Dental Centers are observing National Health Center Week this week. Health, behavioral health and dental center employees collected paper products to donate the CAACC’s Community Services Food Pantry. On hand for the donation were Marti Grimm, Community Services Director, left, and Jenna Wonner, …
On-campus health care center planned for AHS | News, Sports, Jobs
Alpena students will have better access to health care with the opening of a school-based health care center on the Alpena High School campus this school year, the Alcona Health Center announced on Friday. The Alpena High Health Center will provide care for children and adolescents aged 5 through 21. Alcona Health …
Dozens of cats removed from EL home deemed health hazard | News, Sports, Jobs
EAST LIVERPOOL (WKBN) – A home in East Liverpool is condemned and over 40 cats were removed by the Columbiana County Humane Society. The Humane Society and City Health Department say it’s the worst ammonia-filled home they’ve ever seen. Humane agents and housing inspectors geared up with respirators and gloves before heading into …
State legislators firmly reminded to provide mental health resources | News, Sports, Jobs
NEW ULM — Mental health resources — the lack of them — was a major concern cited by voters earlier this week at a town hall meeting held by state legislators. Jon Schlenske, CEO of Southern Minnesota Behavioral Health, stressed to state Rep. Paul Torkelson (R-Hanska) and state Sen. Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) …
Behavioral health resource event to be held Friday | News, Sports, Jobs
Minot’s “It Takes a Village” community behavioral health resource event will be held Friday from 3-7 p.m. at Roosevelt Park, 1215 E. Burdick Expressway, at Shelter No. 2 and band shell area. The event aims to raise awareness about available behavioral health resources in the Minot region. There will be more than 25 …
