Be safe, rather than sorry; Galion health department offers HIV testing, more
GALION — In this country, 1.2 million Americans are living with HIV.Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system, leaving...
Appalachian Trail still beckons for Bellville’s Mikey Brenkus
CLEAR FORK VALLEY – The goal of a former Bellville resident to hike all the miles of the Appalachian Trail is still beckoning to...
Column: “Babe” could save human babies’ lives
More than 100,000 Americans are on waiting lists for organ transplants. Many will die before the organ they need becomes available.Those deaths may soon...
Back-to-school immunizations at Richland Public Health
RICHLAND COUNTY — It may be hard to believe, but the start of school is less than a month away. Included in planning is...
Richland Public Health spraying for mosquitoes this week near Bellville
RICHLAND COUNTY –Richland Public Health will be conducting mosquito spraying, weather permitting, in the following locations this week:
July 31 – South of Hillcrest...
AAA study puts vehicle-escape tools under scrutiny
COLUMBUS — Not all tools designed to help break car windows in an emergency work on all types of glass, according to a new...
Richland Public Heath schedules free health assessments
MANSFIELD — Community Health Screenings are free health assessments from Richland Public Health nurses for Richland County adults at locations close to home. Community...
Column: Fighting for health care for all Ohioans
Last week, a federal court heard arguments in a case supported by the Trump Administration that threatens the health coverage of 20 million Americans...
Galion Safety Town gives young participants a good start on a safer life
GALION — Although Safety Town is geared toward teaching young children many aspects on how to keep safe, this week’s program atGalion Primary School...
Column: Medicare for All proposal will cripple doctors, hospitals
Americans have health on their minds. Nearly four in 10 voters think health care is the most important policy issue our country faces.Some lawmakers...
