On Friday, October 9th, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced a partnership with Fruth Pharmacy for COVID-19 testing. For those interested in a free COVID-19 test, please register for your test ahead of time on www.doineedacovid19test.com. The patient wanting a test will need to complete information on this website and it will create a voucher. […]
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According to the National Council on Aging, falls remain a leading cause of injury for people aged 65 and older. Falls threaten older adults’ safety and independence and generate enormous economic and personal costs. The good news is that they are preventable and there are proven steps people can take to reduce their risk. The
National Drug Take Back Drive-Thru Events to be Held on Saturday, October 26 Gallia County Sheriff’s Office, Gallia County Citizens for Prevention and Recovery (CPR), Meigs County Sheriff’s Department, Meigs County Prevention Coalition, and Holzer Health System are offering a Drug Take Back Drive-Thru events on Saturday, October 24 at the Holzer Gallipolis Campus (at
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Bossard Memorial Library generously donated 80 build-your-own-Bears and Buddies, which are frog-themed, to the Holzer Heritage Foundation. Shown pictured is Rachael Barker, Youth Services Program Coordinator, Bossard Memorial Library, and a sample of the buddy donation. These frogs will be provided to our inpatient pediatric unit for patients to build during their stay at Holzer. The entire staff of Holzer Health System joins in expressing
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During the month of September, National Falls Prevention Week is observed, a national campaign to educate older adults, their caregivers, and health professionals about the dangers of falling and the steps to prevent falls. According to the National Council on Aging, falls remain a leading cause of injury for people aged 65 and older. Falls
Each year, the supportive members of the Gallia County Chamber of Commerce, along with their annual dues, choose sponsorship opportunities. The largest annual sponsorship opportunity is the Gallipolis River Recreation Festival. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the River Rec committee and Chamber Board of Directors were forced to cancel the annual event. However, this left the
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GALLIPOLIS, Ohio—Ohio Valley Bank recently announced the reopening of lobbies, slated for Tuesday, Sept. 1. As Holzer Health System is now allowing visitors, the OVB Banking Center at Holzer Gallipolis will now be included in the reopenings on the first, with operating hours from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Additional OVB lobbies will be open from
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Ohio Valley Bank is pleased to announce that branch lobbies will reopen beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1. Lobbies will operate on a limited schedule from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. All OVB lobbies will be open during this time, with the exception of the Gallipolis Walmart Office and the Holzer Banking Center. The Gallipolis Walmart Office is
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Holzer Health System joins National Institute for Child’s Health Quality (NICHQ) in observing August as Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Each year, this time has been designated to increase awareness and promote the benefits of breastfeeding for the infant, mother and the entire family. Keeping breastfeeding high on the public health agenda is critical to improving global
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During this time when families have found themselves more isolated, it is important to reach out to others to find help and support. Through the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7), a Caregiver Telephone Support Group has been developed for the ten counties the Agency serves which includes Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence,
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