County, state and federal officials made a significant move last week when they chose to open a health assessment clinic in Eastern Palestine. For residents who have been worried for three weeks about not hearing his voice, the clinic could be the reassurance they need.
“You heard your voice, and the state heard your voice, and now the Ohio Department of Health and many of our partner agencies are providing this clinic. You can discuss the issue with your healthcare provider.” State Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff said:
Some who go to the clinic with symptoms may help expand the knowledge we have about the effects of disasters like this. Some may find that their symptoms are signs of something else, leading them to get the help they need.
Importantly, this support goes beyond just physical health. Mental health services will also be available.
Test after test showed that the water in Eastern Palestine is safe to drink and the air is safe to breathe. Residents are concerned that their symptoms indicate otherwise. The Columbiana County Health Department, the Ohio Department of Health, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were all too aware of taking a different approach than simply letting residents take their word for it.
they will become “Ground Boots” Laura Faus, spokesperson for the Columbiana County Health Department, said: They stay there, listen to people who bring their concerns (and symptoms) to the clinic, and act like they understand Governor Mike DeWine’s cautions. “Residents deserve answers”
The difference in behavior between an agency full of bureaucrats, one that says you should trust them, and one that’s probably sworn to trust you at some point in your career “do no harm” I’m talking The latter group of people are grateful that they were thinking clearly enough to understand that East Palestine needs someone to listen, and they’re up to the task.
