September is National Preparedness Month. National Preparedness Month encourages Americans to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools, and communities. There are four basic steps to…
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There has been an increase in the number of pertussis cases recently. In California, there have been 800 cases of pertussis diagnosed in the first 2 weeks of June, 2014….
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Immunizations are important in preventing serious illness and death in the population. This is a time to remind parents about these valuable immunizations and…
Measles: What You Need to Know Measles is a respiratory disease caused by a virus. Measles spreads through the air by breathing, coughing or sneezing. It is so contagious that…
In August WIC will be holding a walk to promote breastfeeding in Marion County. WIC is part of the Marion County Breastfeeding Coalition. The Coalition will be conducting the walk…
June 27, 2014 is National HIV Testing Day. As part of this national awareness day, Marion Public Health is offering free HIV tests from 8am to 3pm that day. Please…
On May 15 at Tri-Rivers at 6:30, there will be an event hosted by the 2014 Leadership Marion class that will change the way you think about Marion and shape…
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), in conjunction with the Marion County School Nurse Coalition, are partnering for an evening of education and information about living with Type 1 diabetes….
Marion Public Health is offering a tobacco cessation program in conjunction with OhioHealth Marion General Hospital. The program consists of six small group sessions. Topics include: Health benefits of tobacco…
It is estimated that 99% of ALL available fresh water is groundwater. Ground water is the water that fills cracks and other openings in beds of rock, gravel, and sand…
