Ohio’s first two human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2014 were identified Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). A 24-year-old female in Muskingum County and a 78-year-old female in Cuyahoga County have been hospitalized with encephalitis. Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain and is caused when someone is bitten by […]
ODH Touts Importance of Getting Vaccinated
August 14, 2014 by
Back-to-school season is just days away for some students, and that means parents are out getting supplies, new clothes and back packs. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) says it’s also the perfect time to make sure your kids are up to date on their vaccines. State Epidemiologist Dr. Mary DiOrio says that unvaccinated children […]
New OB/GYN Joins OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians
August 5, 2014 by
Brian A. Assent, MD, has joined OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians and is now accepting patients. Dr. Assent joins the women’s health practice of Drs. James Bazzoli, Bradley Campbell, Rebecca Crockett, Joseph Rizzo, and certified nurse midwife, Deborah Burns, to provide obstetrical and gynecological care to women in Marion and surrounding areas. “My family and I […]
Registration Opening for Fall YMCA Programs
July 28, 2014 by
Fall is just around the corner and the Marion Family YMCA says that makes not a great time to get into shape for the holidays. The YMCA encourages everyone to make fitness an everyday commitment instead of just a New Year’s resolution. Registration for all classes at the Marion YMCA begins July 28, 2014 for […]
New Report Describes Health, Economics, and Education of Ohio Children
July 22, 2014 by
Ohio children are healthier and better educated than they were a few years ago. But many of their families are doing worse economically. And on average, Ohio children are faring, well, about average, ranking 24th out of 50 (with 50 being the worst) on a composite index that measures economic status, education, health, and family […]
Marion Rep. Appointed as Chair of Opiate Addiction and Law Enforcement Summer Study Committee
July 14, 2014 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) has been appointed as chair of the Law Enforcement Perspectives on the Drug Epidemic & Its Impact on Families Study Committee. The committee is part of two bipartisan study committees, which will hold hearings regarding specific state issues throughout Ohio this summer. The special committee will continue the work completed […]
Comments Sought as Quality Report Issued for Upper Scioto River
July 11, 2014 by
An Ohio EPA draft water quality report about the upper Scioto River watershed is available for public review and comment. The Agency is accepting public comments on the draft report until August 4, 2014. Stream data was collected throughout the watershed in 2009 and 2011. The draft report includes conclusions from the data analysis and […]
MPH Hosting New Round of Tobacco Cessation Classes
July 8, 2014 by
Marion Public Health is set to offer their next round of free Tobacco Cessation Classes. The six week session begins July 10, 2014 and will be held at Marion Public Health’s offices from 5:00pm to 7:00pm each evening. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tobacco use is the most preventable cause of […]
Safety Urged When Using Novelty Fireworks
July 2, 2014 by
In an effort to reduce the number of fires and fireworks-related injuries, the Division of State Fire Marshal encourages Ohioans to attend public fireworks displays hosted by local municipalities and licensed exhibitors this July 4th holiday. “The best way for Ohioans to prevent fireworks injuries is to attend a licensed, professional fireworks exhibition,” said State […]
Marion Public Health Participating in National HIV Testing Day
June 25, 2014 by
National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is an annual campaign to encourage people of all ages to “Take the Test, Take Control.” Marion Public Health will be offering free and anonymous walk-in HIV testing Friday, June 27, 2014 from 8:00am to 3:00pm. “Too many people don’t know they have HIV. In the United States, nearly 1.1 […]
