Expiration dates, defective models, and deterioration are not common words you may think of when buckling up your child.
The Zanesville Muskingum County Health Department is providing a car seat program that teaches parents the ins and outs of car seat safety. Certified car seat technician, Laurie Coplin says that there are misconceptions when it comes to proper car seat safety including when they expire.
"There's usually good for about 6 years from the date of manufacturer...
As part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department had their annual drive-thru drop off event Saturday.
"It's going great today. We've had more cars in three hours than we've had any year since we've been doing this. As far as the medications, I think we've brought in more than ever before," said Steve Carrel, CEO of the ZMCHD.
People dropped off all types of prescriptions and medications ranging from expired vitamins...
The Zanesville-Muskingum County Heath Department held it's annual District Advisory Council Meeting tonight. The health department is required to meet with their advisory council every march. The council is made up of township trustees, county commissioners and mayor's of every city and town in Muskingum County.
"We released to them our annual report for 2012. We provide them with quarterly updates as well. The updates give them good information with what the health department is...
The Zanesville Muskingum County Health Department one mill, ten year levy was a success in Tuesday's election.
The funds the levy will generate will help pay the cost of many critical local programs. With funding sources decreasing for many organizations, health commissioner Corey Hamilton says the levy is vital.
"We struggle with trying to apply for and receive grant funds, and that's more and more competitive." explained Hamilton. "We're competing with...
The Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department has noticed an increase in calls from businesses and residents regarding bed bugs.
The insects are spread by attaching themselves to clothing and personal items like luggage or purses.
Public Health Sanitarian Matt Hemmer said that bed bugs continue to be a problem for not only the community, but the nation as well.
"The best method of taking care of an infestation, if you have one, would be to contact a licensed...
Members of the healthcare field are receiving special recognition this week...
Monday marks the beginning of National Nurses Week. The Health Department's Director of Nursing Carol Howdyshell said there are a variety of jobs within the nursing field.
"We have, what we call, "public health nurses". So there is a huge diversity in knowledge and skill mix that we have. It's the best of nursing in my opinion, here at the health department," said Howdyshell.
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