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COVID fight continues at local level

WEBCounty Health Commissioner Andrew Henry said the latest information is that about 44 percent of the county’s eligible residents have been vaccinated against COVID …

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Flu shots now available at the Jefferson County General …

WEBSTEUBENVILLE — Flu shots are now available at the Jefferson County General Health District. Flu season in the United States picks up in October, peaks …

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Jefferson County seniors to benefit from $300,000 …

WEBAndrew Henry notified the Jefferson County Board of Health during its regular session about the $306,781 Healthy Aging Grant. At least half of the money …

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Brooke Commission updated on COVID-19 vaccinations

WEBMike Bolen, administrator of the county’s health department, said with the cooperation of the Hancock County Health Department and C.H.A.N.G.E. Inc., another …

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Health department keeps up with vaccines for flu season

WEBThe health department’s medical director, Dr. Janie Culp, said Sunday marks the typical beginning of immunizations for the flu, as the flu lasts all year but …

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THS Community Wellness Program lab testing available at …

WEBSTEUBENVILLE — As of Wednesday, Trinity Health System expanded the availability of the Community Wellness Program laboratory testing at its outpatient sites …

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Trinity offers alternative to blood thinners for some heart …

WEBSTEUBENVILLE — Dr. Triston Smith, medical director for the cardiovascular service line and heart interventions for the Trinity Health System, said of about 700,000 …

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Jefferson County Board of Health hears aging grant …

WEBSTEUBENVILLE — Two more organizations approached the Jefferson County Board of Health Tuesday, seeking funding from the county health department’s …

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Jefferson County health department’s 2023 report gets …

WEBThe years 2022 and 2023, which themselves followed the tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic era, brought their own unforeseen challenges to the health department, …

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Local pharmacist appointed to Jefferson County Board of …

WEBSTEUBENVILLE — A local business owner and pharmacist with more than 40 years in the practice of pharmacy was appointed to the Jefferson County Board of …

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Program prioritizes options for individuals with disabilities

WEBThe history of PALS, and its ongoing story, is one of care, empowerment and joy for those individuals. PALS is a program supporting adults who have developmental …

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Students at JVS headed to Houston conference

WEBSeven health technologies students excelled at the state HOSA contest at the University of Toledo on April 9-11, earning them a chance to attend the ILC on June 26 …

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Trinity bringing neighborhood hospital to St. Clairsville

WEBDISCUSSION — Matt Grimshaw, president and CEO of Trinity Health System, describes the hospital’s capabilities during Wednesday’s groundbreaking of a …

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DAC ties twice, tables health board member vote

WEBSTEUBENVILLE — Hopes to elect an individual to the Jefferson County Board of Health were frustrated twice by tied votes Wednesday, causing the District …

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Aspire Mental Health opens outpatient facility in East Liverpool

WEBEAST LIVERPOOL — Aspire Mental Health is excited to provide care and understanding to the community. “I want people to know this is a safe place. No matter …

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Jefferson County Board of Health updated on meningitis outbreak

WEBSTEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Board of Health received an update on the county health department’s response to an outbreak of meningitis B that …

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Jefferson County health department hosts litter clean-up

WEBHenry said the planning team has been “doing a lot of work for the city,” so the health department wanted to partner with the team and aid in revitalizing the North End …

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Trinity to launch residency program

WEBSTEUBENVILLE — Fresh on the heels of a “topping off” ceremony for its new, $75 million patient tower, Trinity Health System is celebrating another landmark …

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Minority Health Month events are planned News, Sports, Jobs

WEBFor information, individuals can call (740) 325-4610. Vendors should contact (740) 283-8530, extension 1624, or email [email protected]. While Minority Health …

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City mental health court in Steubenville recertified

WEBThe certification, good through Dec. 13, 2026, means Steubenville’s mental health court can continue to provide offenders who have been diagnosed with serious or …

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Community diaper bank rolling out assistance News, Sports, Jobs …

WEBOnce-per-month diaper pickups at the health department’s office can be done during normal business hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; …

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Jefferson County-owned parking lot to get a low-cost touch-up

WEBJefferson County has had a mental health levy in place since 1976. -- Linda Harris. STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County-owned parking lot across from the …

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