Meigs County Cancer Initiative

Meigs County Cancer Initiative The Meigs County Cancer Initiative was founded in 1993 as a group of volunteers dedicated to reducing cancer incidence and mortality in Meigs County.

Farmers need protection from the sun in every season.  Making sun protection an everyday habit will help lower your skin...
08/30/2026

Farmers need protection from the sun in every season. Making sun protection an everyday habit will help lower your skin cancer risk.

When checking your skin, look out for the ABCDEs of melanoma.  If you notice anything new, changing, or unusual, talk to...
08/29/2026

When checking your skin, look out for the ABCDEs of melanoma. If you notice anything new, changing, or unusual, talk to your healthcare provider.

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends performing regular skin cancer self-examinations.  Follow these tips for ...
08/21/2026

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends performing regular skin cancer self-examinations. Follow these tips for checking your skin.

People working outside are exposed to more sun and have a higher chance of developing skin cancer or melanoma.  Performi...
08/16/2026

People working outside are exposed to more sun and have a higher chance of developing skin cancer or melanoma. Performing skin checks and keeping track of changes overtime matters.

Tanning beds are not a safe shortcut.  They significantly increase your risk of melanoma, the most dangerous form of ski...
08/15/2026

Tanning beds are not a safe shortcut. They significantly increase your risk of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

There is no safe amount of tan. Love the skin you have and skip the tanning bed.  A short time in a tanning bed can leav...
07/31/2026

There is no safe amount of tan. Love the skin you have and skip the tanning bed. A short time in a tanning bed can leave lasting effects on your skin including wrinkles, age spots, and skin cancer.

07/24/2026
The Saint Joseph Recovery Center Mobile Treatment Unit provides community-based behavioral healthcare, specializing in b...
07/24/2026

The Saint Joseph Recovery Center Mobile Treatment Unit provides community-based behavioral healthcare, specializing in both mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. No appointments are necessary.

Visit the Athens City-County Health Department on August 1st and 2nd for free health, dental, and vision services.
07/24/2026

Visit the Athens City-County Health Department on August 1st and 2nd for free health, dental, and vision services.

Tanning your skin in the sun or in a tanning bed damages your skin. Over time, this damage can lead to premature skin ag...
07/24/2026

Tanning your skin in the sun or in a tanning bed damages your skin. Over time, this damage can lead to premature skin aging, such as wrinkles and uneven skin tone, and in some cases, skin cancer.

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PO Box 85
Pomeroy, OH
45769

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