Marion Area Health Center, located at 1050 Delaware Avenue in Marion, is the site of the annual Diabetes Drive-Thru from 7:30 am to 10:45 am on Saturday, August 18. This free screening allows area residents 18 years and older to be checked for diabetes, free of charge, while remaining in their vehicles.
Lots of Chances to Donate Blood During August
August 1, 2012 by
The American Red Cross will conduct 17 open blood drives at the following Marion County locations during August.
State Confirms 2012’s First Human Case of West Nile Virus
July 30, 2012 by
Ohio's first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2012 was confirmed today by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), which also reported a sharp increase in the number of WNV-positive mosquitoes. A case of WNV encephalitis was confirmed in an 85- year-old man who is hospitalized in Clermont County.
Plan Calls for Ohio Medicaid Program to Be Stand-Alone Agency
July 30, 2012 by
Gov. John Kasich's administration announced Friday that Ohio's Medicaid program, the federally supported health care system for the poor, will soon become its own free-standing, cabinet-level state agency.
MGH and WIC Present a Baby Friendly Celebration
July 27, 2012 by
Are you pregnant or planning to have a baby soon? Did you have a baby within the past year? Are you breastfeeding or thinking about breastfeeding? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, Marion General Hospital and Marion County WIC says you won’t want to miss the Baby Friendly Celebration.
MPH Urges Steps to Protect Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
July 27, 2012 by
Sandy Bridenstine, Marion Public Health Environmental Health Director, is reminding residents of important measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of becoming infected with the West Nile Virus and other mosquito borne diseases. She says that in spite of the recent drought conditions, the risk of disease still exists.
Dancing in the Park to Promote Exercise as Being Fun
July 26, 2012 by
In honor of National Dance Day, Edye Cook's School of Dance is hosting "Dancing in the Park" on Saturday, July 28, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Their goal is to promote dance as a form of exercise and have a lot of fun at it in Busby Park at the corner of West Center and South Prospect Streets in downtown Marion.
Red Cross Issues Emergency Call for Blood Donors
July 24, 2012 by
The American Red Cross says national blood supplies have reached emergency levels with 50,000 fewer donations than expected over the last month across the country. This shortfall leaves the Red Cross with half the readily available blood products on hand now than this time last year.
Salvation Army Offering Free Produce
July 5, 2012 by
The Salvation Army, 317 West Church Street in Marion, is having another free produce market on Friday, July the 6th from 11:00am until 1:00pm. You must be able to sign an income eligibility form. Remember to bring bags or boxes.
Red Cross Opens Emergency Shelter and Cooling Station in Marion
June 30, 2012 by
In response to storms of June 29th, the Marion County Chapter of the American Red Cross has opened an emergency shelter and cooling station at the Chapter located at 1849 Summerset Dr. in Marion. The shelter and cooling station opened at 1:00 p.m. Saturday and will remain open until further notice. Persons wishing to use the facility are asked to call the Chapter prior to arriving at 740-725-9141.
