A very special charity event is coming to Fort Wayne this month. A Heart for Our Community will be held at the elegant Parkview Mirro Center on Monday, September 24, at 6:30 p.m. This exciting evening focuses on the mission of providing access to healthcare for families facing hardship, and is hosted by Christian Community…
What’s the difference between meat, “clean meat” and plant-based “meat?” It’s all getting a bit confusing. This is a very interesting question that is on the mind of many livestock producers and food makers recently thanks to a new law in at least one state that legally defines what constitutes “meat.” Last week, lawmakers in…
LONDON, Ohio – As the demand for local foods continues to increase, more farmers, growers and food producers are taking advantage of the increasing opportunities to sell their products at farmers markets and directly to restaurants. But making their products stand out from the competition takes some extra effort, says Mary Griffith, agriculture and natural…
Paulding County would like to annouonce that with the continued spread of the drug epidemic, a collaborative effort by the Sheriff, Prosecutor and Commissioners of Paulding County was undertaken to purchase a portable Tactic ID Drug Identifiction Unit. This unit is handheld and utilizes laser technology to identify many chemicals and narcotics. The purpose of…
The Ohio Department of Aging’s STEADY U Ohio initiative is celebrating the month of September as Falls Prevention Awareness Month and inviting all Ohioans to help them take “10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls” to raise awareness of the prevalence of older adult falls and the simple things we can all do to remove hazards…
BOWLING GREEN, OH – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) addressed the Swanton Rotary today and provided an update on what he is working on and what has been accomplished this Congress. Latta highlighted opioid legislation that continues to sit in the U.S. Senate after passing the U.S. House of Representatives this summer. H.R. 6 contains…
The Ohio Technical Center (OTC) Adult Education at Vantage Career Center recently held their Medical Assistant pinning ceremony for seven students in the Medical Assistant program. These students completed 1,000 clock hours, approximately 13 months, performing clinical and administrative duties in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and physician offices. The duties of a Medical Assistant include,…
Paulding County Hospital (PCH) is pleased to announce that Dr. Daniel Murtagh Jr. will be providing urology care at PCH. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine at The University of Toledo College of Medicine. He completed a general surgery internship at the University of Toledo Medical Center (former Medical College of Ohio) where he recently completed a…
By: Angel Steiner The summer has passed its hump and is entering the dog days of summer, with lots of sunshine and heavy humidity. This always coincides with opening of high school fall sports practice which is happening now for the various sports in the area — golf, tennis, volleyball, cross country and football to…
Eleven students completing Northwest State Community College’s phlebotomy technician certificate program were recently recognized in a special ceremony held for the graduates. This program leads to entry-level positions in the health care field, and students earning the phlebotomy technician certificate may choose to continue their education for an associate degree in medical assisting. The following…
Twenty-two students from Northwest State Community College’s practical nursing program celebrated completion of the program recently during a special Graduate Tea ceremony. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Practical Nursing and upon successful completion, enter directly into the workforce. After obtaining work experience, they may continue their education and pursue a…
Two new physicians representing the specialties of family medicine and pulmonology have been added to the Lutheran Health Physicians team. These experts are the 12th and 13th providers to join LHP in 2018. Scott Armstrong, DO, is a primary care physician who cares for men, women and children of all ages. Dr. Armstrong provides multiple…
Community Memorial Hospital in Hicksville, Ohio will be celebrating the 65th year of serving the community on Wednesday, August 8th. A family centered community event will be held on the CMH campus located at 208 Columbus Street in Hicksville from 4 to 7:30 pm. CMH will be offering free food, including hot dogs, popcorn and snow cones,…
