Public Health Nursing in Meigs County, OH

Funded by the Health Services Levy of Meigs County, the Meigs County Health Department offers Public Health Nursing (PHN) services to residents of Meigs County. Public Health Registered Nurses administer immunizations to residents of all ages according to CDC Guidelines. Immunizations are administered Monday through Friday 8am to Noon and 1pm to 4pm. Annual flu shot clinics are held in addition to regular immunization clinics.

Registered Nurses operate the Children with Medical Handicaps (CMH) Program, a supplemental, income-based insurance program for those aged birth to 21 years with qualifying medical conditions.

PHN Services are offered regardless of the persons’ ability to pay. For more information, please call Leanne Cunningham, BSN, RN, DON, or Sherry Hayman, RN at 740-992-6626 weekdays between 8 AM and 4 PM.

Effective Wednesday, September 21, 2022, a photo ID and insurance card/medical card are REQUIRED for immunizations. If the person seeking immunizations does not have medical coverage, a photo ID is still required.

Immunizations

Immunizations are available Monday through Friday 8am to Noon and 1pm to 4pm at the Meigs County Health Department.

Just click on the links below and answer a few questions to tell you exactly what vaccine is needed for your child or an adult.

What Vaccine Does Your Child Need? (Click)

What Adult Vaccine Do I Need? (Click)

Childhood-Adult Immunization Schedules

Children 0-6yrs (click for printable copy)

Children 7-18yrs(click for printable copy)

Recommended Schedule for Routine Childhood Immunizations:

Every child must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. No immunization will be given without their signed or written consent. Please bring the child(ren)’s medical card, insurance card (if applicable) and their shot record to the clinic! Donations of $30 are appreciated but not required for administration.

The Meigs County Health Department uses VaxCare to supply vaccines for adults and children aged birth through 18 who have commercial insurance coverage. We cannot currently afford to purchase vaccine that is not supplied by the Ohio Department of Health (which is only for children aged birth through 18 years with Medicaid and who meet various other criteria determined by the federal/state government). For VaxCare, an insurance card is necessary plus the card’s co-pay.

FLU & PNEUMONIA SHOT FEES effective September 15, 2021 VAXCARE (For Individuals with Insurance Coverage)

Pneumovax-23 – $139.00

Flu Shots: Billed to appropriate coverage.

Flulaval PFS – 6 MONTHS and UP = $25
Fluzone High Dose PFS – aged 65+ receive high dose = $60; NO “FREE” HIGH-DOSE STATE DOSES ARE EXPECTED.

*For Private Pay Clients, a Vaccine Administration Fee of $30* is assessed to each vaccine. *Fees are subject to change without notice. At NO CHARGE ODH State 317 Doses:

Adults 19 and UP Flulaval/Fluzone/Fluarix in limited quantity for those who are uninsured and underinsured.

List of Vaxcare Accepted Insurances below:

HIV Testing

The state of Ohio provides free at-home HIV test kits to those at risk of HIV infection. Please visit http://ohiv.org to order your free test kit. You may also order free condoms and find other HIV resources at this site.

Free Hepatitis C Testing

The Meigs County Health Department is currently not able to provide Hepatitis C testing due to the lack of testing kits that are provided by the Ohio Department of Health

Free Vision Services

The MCHD has grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health to assist children up to the age of 21 years with vision problems. To qualify, a child must NOT have any medical coverage, including Medicaid. For adult vision assistance the MCHD partners with Prevent Blindness Ohio. For more information, contact Leanne Cunningham, BSN, RN, Director of Nursing at 740-992-6626.

Lead and Hemoglobin Testing - $20.00

Lead and Hemoglobin testing are available for children birth through age 5.

Project DAWN – Deaths Avoided with Naloxone

FREE Naloxone Kits are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis to community members who want to be prepared and trained to administer Naloxone in the event of a possible opioid overdose. Kits can be picked up in-person or can be mailed to community members. Project DAWN Kits are also provided to Law Enforcement and First Responders. For questions concerning Project DAWN please contact Director of Nursing Leanne Cunningham.

Head Lice Checks - $20.00

Head Lice Checks are offered on a walk-in or appointment basis. Please call ahead to ensure a PHN is available.

Pregnancy Testing - $26.00

Pregnancy Testing is offered on a walk-in or appointment basis. Please call ahead to ensure a Public Health Nurse is available.

Free Blood Pressure Screening

Blood Pressure Screening is offered on a walk-in or appointment basis. Please call ahead to ensure a PHN is available.

Free Lead Case Investigation

A Public Health Nurse will provide lead investigation services for children birth through age 5. A home visit will be conducted to assist the family to identify possible sources of lead poisoning and to educate families on measures to take to reduce the risk of this potentially life-threatening hazard.

Free Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Nursing Home Visit

A Public Health Nurse will offer a home visit for the family of an infant who is suspected to be a victim of SIDS. The PHN has information about available support systems, such as bereavement counselors and support groups, clergy and financial resources, and may be invaluable to offering supportive services which can assist the family in the coming days and months after the baby’s death.

Research Partnerships

The Public Health Nursing division of the Meigs County Health Department participates in Research Partnerships. Please contact Leanne Cunningham, BSN, RN, Director of Nursing for questions about Research Partnerships.

PHN SERVICE FEES (Effective February 14, 2022)

The Meigs County Health Department will bill Medicaid and some Private Insurances for services rendered. If we do not accept your insurance carrier or you are uninsured, payment will be expected at time of service. If your carrier denies the charges, you will be billed for the charges, and payment will be expected within 30 days. We appreciate your cooperation.

Fees are as follows:

Office Visit = $27
Pregnancy tests = $26
Head lice screenings = $27
Lead and Hemoglobin Screening = $20
Hepatitis C Tests = Free
For Insured Clients, a Vaccine Administration Fee of $20* is assessed to the first vaccine, along with a $15 fee for each additional vaccine.

*Subject to change without notice.

MCHD Accepted Insurances:

Caresource of Ohio
Buckeye Community Health
Aetna Health of Ohio
Aetna Health of WV
CIGNA Healthcare
Healthsmart Benefit Plan
Humana Health Plan of Ohio
MedBen
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Molina
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Ohio Health
Ohio Medicaid
Ohio Medicare
Ohio Medicare Part B
Paramount Ohio
Metra Health Medicare Railroad
The Health Plan of WV
TransAmerica Railroad
United Healthcare Community Plan
United Health Care