News Briefs: Adena, Health District offer vaccines for kids - Chillicothe Gazette

CHILLICOTHE— Adena Health System is now offering COVID-19 vaccines for children 5-11 years old, said Communications Manager Jason Gilham. 

Same-day appointments are available at Adena Pediatrics located in the medical office building, located at 4439 OH-159, Chillicothe, on the Adena Regional Medical Center campus. 

Hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Parents and guardians can call 740-779-4300 to schedule an appointment or even simply ask for their child to receive the vaccine during an upcoming scheduled appointment.

The Ross County Health District is also offering vaccines for the 5-11 age group. The Health District has extended its regular hours a few days a week for parents who may need to bring their children in after school or work, said Michaela Weaver, Health District Communication Specialist. 

Regular clinic hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 to 11:30 am and 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Extended evening clinics are from 4:30 to 6:00 pm, on Nov. 9, Nov. 16 and Nov. 18.

Adena adds three new providers

CHILLICOTHE – Adena Health System is expanding its care for patients with the addition of three specialty providers, across multiple service lines. These incoming providers are delivering even more options for comprehensive, close-to-home care for our patients throughout the region.

Marcin Jungiewicz, DO is welcomed to the growing team of sports medicine providers with Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute. Dr. Jungiewicz is accepting new patients in Jackson. A board-certified physician, he earned his medical degree from Midwestern University's Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, IL. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL and Family Medicine residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield, IL. He went on to complete his fellowship at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL.

Erica Lotte, Certified Nurse-Midwife joins Adena Women's Health seeing patients in Chillicothe. Lotte earned her Master of Science in Nursing Dual Nurse-Midwifery and Women's Health Practitioner specialty track degree from The Ohio State University.

Thomas Runge, MD Is accepting new patients with Adena Gastroenterology seeing patients in Chillicothe. Dr. Runge is board certified and earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC. He completed his residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta and fellowships with UNC Hospitals and John Hopkins Medicine.