Genetic testing and counseling expand to Athens area
The Athens County initiative brings genetic testing for cancer to local patients via telemedicine with Michelle Hall of Riverside Methodist Hospital. A $45,000 Verizon Foundation grant funds the program kicked off Sept 13, allowing doctors to refer patients for video consultations and pedigree-based risk assessments.
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Athens County
Columbus
Michelle Hall
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Verizon Foundation
Amber Holler
O’bleness Hospital
Hall
Andrea
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Man fires into ceiling as SRT responds in The Plains
A 42 year old man from The Plains was arrested after a standoff with Athens County deputies at 26 N McDonald Street. James Robert Henderson is charged with illegal discharge of a weapon in a habitation a second degree felony with a $25,000 bond. His fiancee and two children were inside during the incident. The Special Response Team established a soft perimeter before entry. A loaded 9 mm handgun was recovered.
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Plains
James Robert Henderson
Southeastern Ohio
Athens County
Rodney Smith
Henderson
McDonald St
Smith
SRT
Athens
State school board candidates discuss education issues forum
Four of five candidates for Ohio State Board 8th District spoke at Athens High School hosted by the Athens County League of Women Voters. Attendees included Debbie Phillips, Nancy Hollister, Kathleen Purdy, Vickie Briercheck, and Craig Brown, with Brown absent.
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Ohio State School Board
Athens County League of Women Voters
Athens High School
Debbie Phillips
Albany
Nancy Hollister
Marietta
Kathleen Purdy
Alliance
Vickie Brierbheck
Canton
Craig Brown
Salem
Brown
Hollister
Ohio State Board of Education
Mahoning County
Athens
Meigs
Vinton County
Phillips
Ohio House of Representatives
Briercheck
Perry
Purdy
Columbiana County
Kent State University
State State College
Athens County
Hocking
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Athens Messenger
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