Rolling up her sleeves for a quick pinch and a poke, Rachel Copper, RN, made history as she became the first person in Athens County to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 18.
âI didnât even feel the needle,â Cooper said, who works in the OhioHealth OâBleness Hospital Birth Center. Cooper, like other eligible employees of OhioHealth, received an email two weeks ago with sign-up information. She quickly signed up for an early spot, unknowing that she would in fact be the first patient. She said that itâs exciting to know that she was the first, but also just exciting to be able to get the vaccination.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, family planning is one of the ten great public health achievements of the 20th century. Unintended pregnancies are associated with delayed entry into prenatal care, higher risk pregnancies, low birth weights, lower educational attainment and a higher risk of physical violence during pregnancy. Teen mothers are less likely than their peers to earn a high school diploma or GED. Reducing the incidence of unintended pregnancies contributes to improved health outcomes for infants, children, women and families. Additionally, for many women, a family planning clinic is their first and primary access to the health care system.
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Heating bill assistance available for seniors, disabled individuals
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The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) and the Ohio Development Services Agency wants to remind Ohioans that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills.
In 2020, the federal poverty guideline for a one-person household is $12,760; the guideline for a household of four is $26,200, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Applied directly to the customer’s utility or bulk fuel bill, the benefit can help manage heating costs. Ohioans can visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov to apply online, download a copy of the application, or find contact information for a local Energy Assistance Provider (EAP).
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