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The Meigs County Health Department (MCHD) continued to prepare itself and residents for natural and man-made emergencies through its Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant (PHEP) . Highlights:
· Emergency Response Coordinator Frank Gorscak became a member of Ohio’s first Incident Management Team. OhioIMT will respond when requested to manage the response to local, state, regional or national emergencies. Utilizing the Incident Command System the team will plan the response to all-hazard incidents like flood, earthquake, wildfire, hurricane and terrorism. · The Meigs County Medical Reserve Corp was started by Gorscak. This group of volunteers includes retired and available healthcare professionals (such as nurses) who will help during emergencies. · |
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The Meigs County Medical Reserve Corps was established in December 2006 in an effort to get registered volunteers to help in times of great need.
We are looking for nurses with experiences in injections, vaccinations and IV setup. These nurse volunteers will be crucial in any mass vaccination program we initiate.
We also need volunteers with clinic experience from the paperwork trail to helping with parking. If you’re interested, see the application to the left. Volunteers must also register with www.serveohio.gov to receive volunteer liability coverage. |
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Meigs Medical Reserve Corps Registration |
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REGISTER AT THE 2010 MEIGS COUNTY FAIR AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S BLU-MED TENT |
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Meigs County Health Department |
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WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program for pregnant/breastfeeding women; infants and children aged less than five years old. This national program is coordinated by the Ohio Department of Health at the State level.
To qualify for WIC you must: · Live in Ohio · Meet WIC income guidelines Meet certain nutritional or health risks
Eligibility Guidelines (Gross Income – Before Taxes) Family Size Annual Monthly 1 $20,036 $1,670 2 $26,955 $2,247 3 $33,874 $2,832 4 $40,793 $3,400
WIC helps to: · provide nutrition and breastfeeding education/counseling to decrease childhood obesity and other negative health/nutrition conditions · improve pregnancy outcomes and childhood health by providing support or referrals to services resulting from nutritional risk assessments such as height/weight measurements; blood iron levels; diet and health history · reduce infant death by decreasing the incidence of low birth weight · increase breastfeeding rates among newborns · give infants and children a healthy start by providing nutritious foods · provide supplemental and highly nutritious foods to pregnant, postpartum women (recently pregnant) and breastfeeding moms provide breastfeeding moms only with an enhanced food package for one year
You’ll notice several new faces if you visit the WIC Clinic. Leanne Cunningham is the Director. Beth Cremeans is the program’s clerk. Sherry Eagle is the Breastfeeding/Outreach Coordinator; Sandy Dalton and Janet Jones are the Health Professionals and Ellen Mingus is the contract Registered Dietician.
The Meigs County WIC Program served approximately 700 participants in 2008. Current caseload of 777 clients consists of: 95 pregnant women; 35 breastfeeding mothers; 93 postpartum women; 233 infants and 348 children.
The Meigs County WIC experienced many changes in 2009 that have resulted in a more effective clinic. Participants demonstrate positive improvements in their nutritional choices. Staff is sure that 2010 will be an even more successful year.
For more information about WIC, call 992-0392. |
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THE Meigs County FCFC has moved to the Meigs County Dept. of Jobs and Family Services in Middleport.
The Meigs County Family and Children First Council (FCFC) was formed in 1995 because of the Governor’s Family and Children First Initiative, which was a state-wide effort to manage and plan services so that every Ohio child can have the best outcomes possible. Each FCFC is designed to meet the needs of the County it serves.
The Meigs County FCFC is a partnership of government agencies, community organizations, schools and parents. The group is committed to improving the well-being of the County’s children and families. The purpose is to make sure expectant parents and newborns do well; children are prepared for and succeed in school; infants and toddlers do well; youth choose healthy behaviors and successfully enter adulthood. These priorities help to form the State budget and to develop community partnerships. The FCFC has brought several programs to Meigs County including but not limited to Help Me Grow and the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund.
Parents are welcome to participate in the FCFC via committees, advisory boards and focus groups. For more information or to volunteer, contact Andrea Osborne at 992-2117 ext. 104.
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Helping to Keep Hearts Happy in Meigs County
Cardiovascular Health (CVH) Program Coordinator Andrew Brumfield got his share of exercise in 2006! The program helped to get a walking path built at the Portland Community Center to promote physical activity. Brumfield took part in four health fairs to offer screenings and assessments for and education to local residents. Approximately 10,000 people received some form of heart health information in 2006.
The Meigs County Heart Health Coalition had four meetings to plan activities and to identify local needs. Brumfield served on the following: the Southeastern Ohio Business Council, the Action for Healthy Kids (Zone 5) Committee, the Meigs County Tobacco Prevention Coalition and several school health teams.
Other 2006 CVH Program Highlights Include: · 10 heart health trainings offered · Four “Tools for Schools” trainings performed · Two exercise programs coordinated · One worksite wellness training completed · Two worksite wellness programs completed · “Dining with Diabetes” classes offered · 6,000 newsletters mailed to County residents · One billboard featuring the theme “Fruits and Vegetables are Fast Foods” sponsored along State Route 7
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Meigs County Health Education Programs |
