Category: Health

Antwerp Manor Happenings

Pictured is Jo Noonan our newest member of the Antwerp Manor Assisted Living family.  Jo, along with all of the residents at Antwerp Manor want to say thank you to their community for the beautiful Valentine bouquets. We all appreciate the generosity behind this gift. 

A Word of Encouragement

According to the Paulding County Health Department and the Ohio Department of Health, Paulding County’s Rate of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people has had a steady decline over the month of December with a peak on 12/18/21 at 974.7. At 2021’s end, Paulding County’s rate has decreased by 396.3 for a total (as of 12/30/21)…

Antwerp Manor Residents Grateful For Christmas Flowers

The residents and staff once again want to extend their heartfelt appreciation to their  wonderful community around them. The residents are so blessed to live in a community where they are loved and cared for.  It has been an amazing year despite the pandemic that continues to surround us. All are praying to go back to a…

Field Named CEO of Lutheran Health Physicians

Jason Field has been named chief executive officer of Lutheran Health Physicians effective January 10, 2022. Field was most recently chief operating officer of the Owensboro Health Medical Group in Owensboro, Ky.   Field brings more than three decades of experience to his new role and will be responsible for leading Lutheran Health Physicians’ five medical…

Local Entrepreneur, Judy Hook Shares Reflexology

Judy Hook is a small business owner who originates from Hicksville, OH. She has been a cosmetologist for 46 years and about eight years ago began her journey into essential oils. She is certified in AromaTouch Technique which involves the clinical application of eight specific oils that are applied to the back and feet. Hook…

Paulding EMS Member Receives Award

Andrea Schad, an EMT for Paulding EMS, was awarded the Sandy Cline Memorial Provider Award on Monday, November 22nd at the monthly EMS meeting. Presenting the award to Andrea  was Charlene Phillips the Outreach Coordinator for Mercy Health Life Flight Network, Toledo, OH area. Andrea was nominated for the award by EMT Kara Hart. Andrea has…

FACTS ABOUT PCHD HEALTH LEVY

What is this Health Levy? The Paulding County Health Levy (PCHD) is a half-tenth (0.5) mill renewal levy that will help cover the operating cost of the Paulding County Health District for the next 10 years. Why is PCHD asking for a Levy? This is not a new levy, but a renewal of the existing…

Know the warning signs of suicide

By: Jennifer Dempsey, Prevention Specialist, PASS September is National Suicide Awareness Month. In 2018, 1,836 Ohioans died by suicide and in 2019 suicide was the second leading cause of death in Ohio residents aged 10-34. These statistics prove how important it is to be educated about the characteristics and warning signs of suicide.  So many…

Honor Flight Cancels October Flights

Honor Flight Northeast Indiana (HFNEI) has canceled two fall flights planned for October 6 and October 27. After lengthy review and thorough consideration, the Board of Directors of Honor Flight Northeast Indiana has made the difficult decision to cancel the Honor Flights scheduled for the remainder of 2021 due to unforeseen logistical issues and continuing…

PCHF makes donation to PCH

The Paulding County Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce they were able to donate $10,000 to the Paulding County Hospital! The money will be used for a negative airflow machine in isolation rooms. PCHF was able to make this possible to do our members donations and two yearly fundraisers; Valentine’s Dinner & PCHF Golf  Outing.…