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Martin County Health Department revives Diabetes Prevention Program, offers free classes and A1C testing
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Health Department is bringing back its diabetes prevention and control program, offering residents new resources to combat the widespread disease. “We’re rolling out several new initiatives,” said Health Department Director Eric Mills. “And we’re excited to have Lakean Meade join us as the new diabetes program…
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Martin County Health Department: Engaging youth in survey to address vaccine hesitancy in rural Appalachia
BY DOROTHY JOHNSON MARTIN CO HEALTH DEPT In central Appalachia, the Martin County Health Department faced unique challenges in promoting vaccine acceptance. Our community, characterized by limited access to hospitals and public transportation and a history of cultural exploitation, exhibits a deep-rooted mistrust in healthcare institutions. Additionally, the opioid epidemic has significantly impacted residents’ perspectives.…
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Health department director announces plans for emergency shelter
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — During a luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café, the Kiwanis Club welcomed Eric Mills, director of the Martin County Health Department, as their guest speaker. Mills announced plans for an emergency shelter and offered a look at the health department’s role in community welfare. “The health department’s role, as…
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Martin County Health Department explores solar energy for cost savings
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Health Department director Eric Mills is focusing on driving the department forward in a rapidly changing technological landscape. One of his key initiatives is to explore cost-saving via solar panel installation. “There’s a common saying, ‘If it’s not broken – don’t fix it,’” Mills stated. “I…
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Martin County Health Department announces two COVID-related deaths, the county’s first since March 2022
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County has had two additional COVID-19-related deaths, the first reported since March 2022. The two deaths were announced Tuesday, bringing the county’s COVID-19 death toll to 52. The health department reported 64 new COVID-19 cases in the county were laboratory-confirmed from Dec. 20-Jan. 17, bringing the case count…
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Community discussion on harm reduction strategies Tuesday
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A panel discussion in Inez on harm reduction and syringe exchange programs intends to clarify misconceptions, increase understanding and empower the community. The event will be held 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday at the Martin County Cooperative Extension Office. The panel will consist of community health care and addiction treatment leaders and…
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COVID-19: Four deaths, 94 new cases in March
INEZ — Martin County Health Department has reported four COVID-19 deaths in March and 94 newly confirmed cases. As of Monday, the death toll was 50 and the case count was 3,607 since the beginning of the pandemic. The CDC rated Martin County’s risk as low on its latest Community Levels map Friday, indicated by…
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