Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Peter Shields, MD, Deputy Director of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) have warned parents about the risks of e-cigarette use among children and young adults. “The beginning of a new school year is a perfect time […]
ODH reports first 2015 death from West Nile Virus
August 20, 2015 by
Ohio’s first death in a 2015 human West Nile virus (WNV) case was reported today by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). The 91-year-old Williams County man was hospitalized with encephalitis. There have been eight reported human cases of WNV in Ohio this year in six counties – Cuyahoga, Franklin, Hamilton, Lucas, Lorain and Williams. […]
Marion Library, Public Health teaming up for local food cooking demonstration
August 19, 2015 by
Marion Public Library’s Herb Club and Marion Public Health’s Project 197 team will be hosting a local food cooking demonstration on Monday, August 24, 2015 at Marion Public Health, 181 South Main Street. The event will run from 6:00pm to 7:30pm and will include: Samples of recipes prepared with food grown in Downtown Marion Information […]
Marion Public Health offers immunization clinic for students entering 7th grade
August 11, 2015 by
Under guidelines established by the Ohio Department of Health, students entering the 7th grade are required to have a booster dose of the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccine prior to the start of the new school year. Marion Public Health will be holding a Tdap clinic at Grant Middle School on Thursday, August 13, […]
State reports first two human cases of West Nile Virus in 2015
July 30, 2015 by
Ohio’s first two human cases of West Nile virus in 2015 have been reported in a 34-year-old Cuyahoga County man with a febrile illness (fever), and a 77-year-old Hamilton County man with encephalitis. Ohio reported 11 human cases of West Nile virus in 2014. The Ohio Department of Health also reported that mosquitoes tested in […]
Ohio lawmakers push to end all funding for Planned Parenthood
July 29, 2015 by
State and federal officials in Ohio on Tuesday announced they will seek to defund and investigate Planned Parenthood in the wake of controversial videos depicting organization officials. At an anti-abortion rally at the Ohio Statehouse, state Rep. Bill Patmon, a Cleveland Democrat, said he’s co-sponsoring new legislation that would cut off all state funding to […]
Marion Family YMCA’s Triathlon and Duathlon aims for fitness and fun
July 27, 2015 by
On Saturday, August 15, 2015 the Marion Family YMCA is holding their 9th annual triathlon and duathlon. Healthy living through physical activity is central to the Y’s cause and they say the triathlon/duathlon is a great way to achieve an exercise goal while having fun and building friendships. The triathlon consists of a 500 yard […]
Ohio’s wet summer leading to rise in mosquitoes
July 13, 2015 by
Ohio is experiencing a rise in mosquitoes this summer due to heavy rains. Mosquito pools from five local health jurisdictions across the state have tested positive thus far for the West Nile virus (WNV): Columbus (1), Franklin County (1), Richland County (1), Summit County (3), and Licking County (2). To date, no human cases of […]
Golden Buckeyes urged to celebrate summer safely
July 10, 2015 by
The weather is turning warmer and for many, thoughts are turning to the many great outdoor parks, fairs and festivals that Ohio’s communities offer. The Ohio Department of Aging, through its STEADY U and HEALTHY U initiatives, urges all Ohioans to think health and safety while you enjoy the festivities. Live ‘Well Beyond 60’ with […]
PHC Marion explains billboard campaign, their mission and work
June 26, 2015 by
Pioneering Healthier Communities – Marion (PHC Marion) recently launched a public awareness campaign they said highlights issues of childhood obesity and how the Marion community can work together to ensure Marion’s youth grow up to be healthy adults. The focus of this campaign is acknowledging that one in three Marion County fifth graders is obese […]
