Marion Public Health, in conjunction with OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, will offer a free Tobacco Cessation Program at the Ohio State University at Marion beginning Thursday, June 19, 2014 and continuing every Thursday through July 24. The program is open to the public. The program consists of six small group sessions. Topics include: Health benefits […]
Red Cross: Donors Needed to Keep Blood Supply Strong
June 11, 2014 by
Summer is finally here and many people are busy enjoying time off, vacations, and outdoor activities. Unfortunately, summer also means not as many people donating blood on a regular basis. The American Red Cross is urging the community to give and ensure blood is available whenever needed this summer. High school and college students donate […]
State Lawmaker Proposes Elimination of Birth Control from State Insurance Plans
June 6, 2014 by
There’s a bill under consideration in the Ohio legislature to eliminate coverage for many birth control pills from the health plans of state employees, according to a story from WOSU. Republican State Representative John Becker, of Union Township, says those types of birth control effectively amount to abortion, and he wants to eliminate all coverage […]
Program to Offer Free Lunches to Marion Kids
June 3, 2014 by
The Marion City Schools is once again participating in the Summer Food Service Program. The federally-funded program provides meals to all children without charge. There is no income guidelines and meals will be served at over 20 locations throughout the the City of Marion. Many of the locations also offer activities for the children before […]
ODH: Summer Protection Starts with Immunization
May 16, 2014 by
As summer camps, fairs, vacations and family picnics take you and your family away to many fun-filled places during the warm weather months, now is a good time to get vaccinated. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reminds Ohioans that immunizations are the most effective way to prevent illness from vaccine-preventable diseases. The ongoing measles […]
Ohio Bill Would Require Immunizations for Children in Daycare
May 15, 2014 by
Ohio children would be required to be immunized against certain diseases to attend licensed day care and preschool under bipartisan legislation introduced Tuesday. Ohio is the only state without immunization requirements for children in licensed pre-kindergarten settings. House Bill 536 would require children be immunized according to the schedule set by the Centers for Disease […]
Lawmakers Call for Emergency Declaration for Heroin Abuse
May 14, 2014 by
House Democrats on Tuesday called on Gov. John Kasich to declare a public health emergency for heroin abuse and overdose in Ohio and provide more funding to law enforcement and treatment centers to fight the problem. Lawmakers said they plan to introduce a series of bills to fund prevention and treatment proggrams and study how […]
Free Class Offers Tips on Living with Type 1 Diabetes
May 9, 2014 by
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), in conjunction with the Marion County School Nurse Coalition, are partnering for an evening of education and information about living with Type 1 diabetes. This meeting is for parents or family members of students living with type 1 diabetes. At this time, there is not an active support group […]
Agencies Remind Ohioans They Have the Power to be Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow
May 5, 2014 by
Each Ohioan has the power to stay safe and remain a vital member of society by taking steps to prevent falls and fall-related injuries, says the Ohio Department of Aging. May is Older Americans Month, and the 2014 theme for Ohio is “Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow.” The Ohio Department of Aging encourages all Ohioans to […]
Marion Grocery Designated as First “Healthy in a Hurry Corner Store”
April 30, 2014 by
A grand re-opening event is planned for Thursday, May 1, 2014 to debut JMJ Discount Food and More as the first Marion Healthy in a Hurry Corner Store. JMJ Discount Food and More, LLC is partnering with Creating Healthy Communities and Pioneering Healthier Communities Marion to identify convenient healthy food choices. During an open house […]
