Meigs Health Matters… The role of a public health nurse
By Terri Hoschar - Meigs Health Matters
Public health revolves around the motto Prevent, Promote, Protect the health of all population groups making sure the community is healthy and safe. Public health nursing is an integral component of the overall public health system.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Meigs County Health Department (MCHD) and its public health nursing staff have been put to the test. Public health nursing has done its best to prevent the spread of the virus; promote infection control; and protect the public with education and administration of vaccines.
MCHD provides range of nursing services
By Sarah Hawley - shawley@aimmediamidwest.com
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of articles regarding the 2020 annual report from the Meigs County Health Department.
POMEROY Among the services available at the Meigs County Health Department are several which fall under the public health nursing program.
These services include Project DAWN, immunizations, tobacco cessation, communicable disease reporting and other programs and health checks.
Leanne Cunningham is the Director of Nursing at the Meigs County Health Department, with nurse and certified tobacco treatment specialist Sherry Hayman and public health nurse Terri Hoschar, who joined the team in October. Regional Epidemiologist Mikie Strite also works with the Meigs County Health Department.
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Meigs Health Matters… Alcohol Awareness
By Terri Hoschar BSN - Contributing columnist
Alcohol awareness is knowing the effects and risks that drinking alcohol can have on you or someone you know. A drink is defined as one 12 oz. beer, 8 oz. of liquor, 5 oz .of wine and 1.5 oz. of 80 proof. A drink considered for the average female is one daily and for the average male is two daily. It is recommended to drink in moderation. The legal drinking age is 21 years old in the U.S.
Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant and it affects every organ in the body. It is absorbed in the stomach and small intestines and therefore absorbed rapidly into the bloodstream. Alcohol is metabolized by the liver which happens slowly leaving the excess amount to circulate in the body. The intensity of the effect is determined by how much an individual consumes.
Meigs Health Matters… Alcohol Awareness
By Terri Hoschar BSN - Contributing columnist
Alcohol awareness is knowing the effects and risks that drinking alcohol can have on you or someone you know. A drink is defined as one 12 oz. beer, 8 oz. of liquor, 5 oz .of wine and 1.5 oz. of 80 proof. A drink considered for the average female is one daily and for the average male is two daily. It is recommended to drink in moderation. The legal drinking age is 21 years old in the U.S.
Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant and it affects every organ in the body. It is absorbed in the stomach and small intestines and therefore absorbed rapidly into the bloodstream. Alcohol is metabolized by the liver which happens slowly leaving the excess amount to circulate in the body. The intensity of the effect is determined by how much an individual consumes.