Category: Health

UPCOMING PARENT – PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

WELCOME: Parents, Caregivers, Educators, Professionals! WHAT: “COFFEE & DESSERT” PARENT – PROFESSIONAL TRAINING – This FREE training is sponsored by the Parent Mentor Program and Western Buckeye, ESC, of Paulding County. TRAINING TOPIC: “The Bull Stops Here: Understanding Bullying and What You Can Do to Help”, with Presenter Pam Cotrell, Information Specialist & Trainer, Ohio…

Strawberry visits Paulding

Darryl Strawberry is a name that baseball fans will recognize for many reasons…from his phenomenal 17-year Major League career to his battle with personal struggles off the field. Today, the former baseball star is a born-again Christian evangelist and minister. He has overcome depression, two bouts with cancer, drug and sex addictions, abuse, divorces, jail…

Hoops for heart

Antwerp Middle/High School held its annual  on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Student donations to the American Heart Association (AHA) totaled $5,146. This brings Antwerp’s total contributions to the AHA since 1997 to $78,075.82.

PCH Opens Facility – No Debt!

The Antwerp Regional Health Center Ribbon Cutting taking place on March 22 with the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce. The Paulding County Hospital held their Grand Opening of the Antwerp Regional Health Center on March 22nd. This construction started less than 8 months ago. The ground breaking back in the summer was a major event and…

HUMC & HTLC Spring Break VBS being held April 2-4

Harlan United Methodist Church and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church are partnering again this year to offer Vacation Bible School (VBS) during spring break for children preschool thru 6th grade! The Spring Break VBS will be held at the Harlan United Methodist Church (16434 St. Rd 37, Harlan), April 2, 3 and 4 from noon to…

Dangerous Food Explored at Lifetree Café

The possible dangers of some foods on supermarket shelves will be discussed at Lifetree Café on Wednesday, March 21 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The program, titled “Dangerous Food: Is Your Supermarket Killing You?” features a filmed interview with Joel Salatin, author of Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal: War Stories From the Local Food Front…

SAFETY IN THE HOME

Protect Your House From Fire (NAPSI)—House fires are more common than many people think. No matter the season, it’s important to ensure homes and families are well protected. Therefore, there’s no time like the present to evaluate the different fire-safety measures in place around your house. If you happen to be remodeling, it’s an ideal…

MVNU Launches New Health Sciences Program

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University announces the launching of a new health sciences program that will be available in Fall 2018. This B.S.H.S. at MVNU is designed to provide new routes for graduates to be involved in healthcare-related services, outside of direct hands-on patient care. Relatively few universities offer a B.S.H.S. with…

This Second Career Keeps You Rolling!

(NAPSI)—By 2020, one in three Americans will be over age 50. If you or someone you care about expects to be among them, there’s something you may want to consider—and it’s electric. An electric bike, that is. In fact, a whole shop full of them. Owning an electric bicycle store is an increasingly popular second…

New Medical Provider in Antwerp

Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville, Ohio is excited to announce that Megan Ashbacher will be joining the family practice in Antwerp, Ohio in April 2018. Megan is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and will be sharing office space with Dr. Todd Wiley and Dr. James Gray. Megan is a local resident, growing up in Defiance, Ohio.…

Developmental Disabilities Awareness & Advocacy Day

Developmental Disabilities Awareness and Advocacy Day was held at the Ohio State House on March 7, 2018.  Every year March is celebrated as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.  This year’s theme is, “Celebrate CommUNITY.”  CommUNITY means people with and without disabilities working, going to school, playing and participating in their communities together. The day was…

PCH Announces Grand Opening

Open House & Grand Opening of the NEW Antwerp Facility will take place on March 22 at on Erie Street in the village. Paulding County Hospital Board of Trustees, Administration and Staff cordially invite you to the Open House & Grand Opening of Our New Antwerp Facility Regional Health Center, 608 S. Erie Street, Antwerp,…