The Meigs County Cancer Resource Center is a comprehensive library of information where trained volunteers assist you in locating resources regarding all aspects of the disease.  This resource is brought to you by dollars raised from the Relay for Life.

Volunteers can connect you to:

· local support programs for patients

· cancer education classes

· information about scholarships and other resources

· cancer risk reduction programs

· volunteer opportunities

· much more!

No matter who you are we can help!

Contacts: Courtney Sim 740-992-6626

-or see–

www.cancer.org 1-800-ACS-2345

 

Meigs County Cancer Resource Center Hours: M-F, 8a.m.- 4p.m.

Adult Health Clinics and Services

Adult Immunizations

· Low-cost Tetanus/Diphtheria Immunizations (every ten years).

· For a fee, Adult Hepatitis B vaccine administered as indicated

 

 

Screening Mobile Mammography Clinics

For women aged 40+ not experiencing breast concerns and women aged 30+ with a doctor’s prescription.

 

Additional Low-Cost or Free Services

· Blood Pressure Assessments

· Blood Sugar/Cholesterol Assessments

· Communicable Disease Control Information

· Flu Shot Clinics

· Head lice Screening and Education

· Confidential HIV/Hep C Testing/Counseling

 

 

Nursing Personnel usually are  available to answer your health-related questions, M-F, 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

 

   

Contacts: Courtney Sim or Sherry Wilcox

 

Walk-in Clinics usually are conducted every Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. (or from 1-6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month).

 

Call to confirm clinic dates/times or to make an appointment, if clinic times are inconvenient. 

 

A $7.00 donation is appreciated, but no one will be denied because of an inability to pay.  Bring Medicaid cards, if applicable, and immunization records.

 

Contact: Courtney Sim

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Something to Smile About …

 

The Meigs County Dental Clinic (MCDC) once again is making smiles bright with a fresh faces of its own.  MCDC resumed seeing patients on May 23, 2006 with a new dentist and after several hours of elbow grease and coats of paint were applied.

 

The safety net dental clinic provides dental care to people regardless of their income or whether or not they have insurance by using a sliding fee scale.  Ohio Medicaid is accepted. From May 2006 through December 2006, the MCDC treated 436 different patients. Often urgent needs (such as tooth aches or other oral emergencies) are taken care of first, but the staff continues to stress prevention and routine, regular care.

 

The caring dental  staff members Denise Weekley and Tonya Kelley help to reduce fear that keeps some people from seeing a dentist except in emergency and/or painful situations. Staff makes every effort to listen to patients and treat them with respect and honesty during every appointment.

 

For more information, call 992-3455.  Office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Meigs County Health Department

The following programs are offered by the Meigs County Health Department.

Meigs County general Health District Program listing

By appointment.  Ask for a BCMH Nurse who can explain eligibility, make visits and assist with necessary service referrals.  If clients are eligible for services this state-funded income-based program (a third party payer) can provide financial assistance for treatment of eligible medical conditions for children aged birth to 21 years.

For more information about this service: contact  Public Health Nurse.

Email: meigcohd@odh.ohio.gov

Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps

By appointment.  Assistance provided with Medicaid application, otherwise services are offered on a sliding fee scale.  Pregnancy tests are performed.  Pregnant women are provided follow-up care throughout their 26th week, in-cluding lab work, physical exams, nursing services, smoking cessation program and counseling.  They are then referred to the delivery physician of their choice.

For more information about this service: contact Public Health Nurse, Connie Little.

Email: clittle1@odh.ohio.gov

Prenatal Clinic

· Comprehensive Gynecological Exams for ladies of reproductive age.

· STD screening as needed for males, too.

· Pregnancy screening as needed.

· Birth Control available.

· Counseling and referrals

Appoints are required.  Medicaid and insurance are accepted or sliding fee scale based on household income for un/underinsured clients.

For more information about this service: contact any Sherry Wilcox or Connie Little

Email: swilcox@odh.ohio.gov or clittle1@odh.ohio.gov

Family Planning Program

Speech and Hearing Clinic-By appointment and offered in conjunction with Ohio University.  Speech evaluation and therapy.  Hearing testing available for all ages.  Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted (if service is covered).  Call 740-590-4414 for more info.

Vision Clinic-By appointment.  Free vision screenings and examinations by an optometrist or ophthalmologist will be provided for children up to 21 years old.  Eyeglass assistance is available if the family is income eligible.  Offered in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Health.

Hearing Clinic-By appointment.  Free hearing tests and an examination by an ear, nose and throat specialist are provided free to children aged birth to 21 years.  Offered in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Health at the Athens City-County Health Department.  Contact: 1-800-945-6477

Lead screenings

Assistance with Healthy Start applications

Transportation assistance and referrals to medical services.

 

For more information about this service: contact

Sherry Hayman

Email: shayman@odh.ohio.gov

Meigs County Vital Statistics records and maintains county birth and death records.  They can also provide valuable genealogical assistance.  Office hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.

 

Ohio Certified Birth and Death Certificates

$20.00 each

Burial and Transit Permits

$3.00

Genealogy Assistance

Available to the public during normal business hours, M-F, 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Contact: Courtney Sim   csim@odh.ohio.gov

 

 

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