The Ohio Department of Health confirmed it is launching a clinic in East Palestine this week to deal with mounting health concerns expressed by locals after a train derailment triggered the controlled release and burn of toxic chemicals earlier this month.
In a news release, the agency said it will be opening the clinic on Tuesday in East Palestine in conjunction with the federal Department of Health and Human Services and Columbiana County Health Department.
The clinic will be opened for “any East Palestine area residents who have medical questions or concerns related to the recent train derailment,” said the release, adding that locals can start scheduling appointments Monday. The news release did not say whether the clinic services will be free or not….