As temperatures begin to drop, you can keep your fire burning by staying active. Whether you are making goals for the new year or building off previous ones, it is never too late to start living a healthier and happier life. Exercising outdoors in colder temperatures is safe. A few adjustments will need to be […]
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November is nationally recognized as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and the second most common cancer among men and women in the United States. Lung cancer develops in the lungs over a long period of time. There
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In recognition of Home Care and Hospice Month, proclamations were held at local county commissioner’s offices. These proclamations include: Home Care/Hospice services provide high quality and compassionate health care services to more than 5 million Americans annually, especially in times of community or personal health care crisis; 90 percent of Americans want to age in
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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 were proud to offer a recent Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26 at the Holzer Gallipolis Campus. October 26 was recognized by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) as National
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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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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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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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Recovering from an illness, injury or hospitalization can pose challenges for patients returning home. Once referred by your physician, Holzer Home Care services is available to care for you and help improve your health. “Home health is supportive care provided in the home utilizing a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, therapists and home health aides,” Ramona
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The Earl Neff Pediatric Fund at Holzer Health System continues to be supported enthusiastically by area businesses and organizations. The Pediatric Fund, in existence for nearly 50 years, has supplied needed toys, equipment and entertainment to the thousands of pediatric patients who have received care on Holzer’s Pediatric Units. Ohio Valley Bank, represented in the
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