Half of Ohio adults (50 percent) said they favor and about 4 in 10 Ohio adults (42 percent) said they oppose needle exchange programs, according to the most recent Ohio Health Issues Poll (OHIP). The survey is sponsored by Interact for Health, an independent, health-focused foundation that serves 20 counties in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.…
Category: Health
Overcoming Isolation And Loneliness
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If you’ve ever felt lonely, you’re not alone. Researchers at the University of Chicago found that nearly half of older adults in America experience some degree of loneliness. The University of Chicago study is part of Connect2Affect, a collaborative effort spearheaded by AARP Foundation to learn more about isolation and loneliness in older adults and…
Ohio seniors: Protect yourself and those around you from the flu
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In response to news that flu activity in Ohio is now widespread, the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Aging urge older Ohioans and their families to be aware of seniors’ elevated risk of complications from flu and take steps to prevent its spread. “For many reasons, older adults are more likely…
Major Study: Therapy Dogs Can Help Families Of Children With Cancer
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Dogs have long been called Mankind’s best friend, but a major new scientific study now indicates that a dog may also be a family’s best friend in times of their greatest need. Following seven years of pioneering research, American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, revealed the results of its long-awaited “Canines and Childhood…
Community Memorial Hospital Looks to Expand in Antwerp
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Right now, it looks as if the facility has been out grown and is in very much need of an expansion. The property previously known as River Street Market and prior to that was Kammeyer Market, has been purchased from Tommy Claire who bought the lot after the fire destroyed the building on the premises.…
Miller Takes Over at Antwerp RX
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The Antwerp Pharmacy has been a fixture for many years in this small community. After many years of service, not only in the Pharmacy, but in organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Mike and Belinda Renno have sold the business and said, “good bye” to Antwerp as they have retired. Mandy Miller has taken…
Food Be Thy Medicine: Seasonal Depression Food Remedies
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By: Angel Steiner There is much excitement and anticipation in the months of October, November and December with Halloween and Harvest parties, Thanksgiving celebrations, family coming home or going on a trip, Christmas shopping, and the many dinner plans. The culmination of the festivities end with a New Years hullabaloo… or several. After all this…
Fear The Flu, Not Ebola
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By: Dr. Fred Pescatore (NAPSI)—According to a poll conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health, 40 percent of Americans feel that they or their immediate family is at risk of getting Ebola. Yet with only a few confirmed cases of Ebola in the United States, the actual risk of contracting the disease is extremely…
Clint Vance Helps Paulding Schools “No Kid Goes Hungry” Account
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Paulding, OH: A national campaign that swept across the country a couple years ago showcasing school districts denying children any type of lunch if they forgot their money or had a low account balance motivated a few Paulding residents to make sure that never happens at their local district. An account specifically used for that…
NSCC’s Medical Assisting AND Phlebotomy Technician Students Recognized in Ceremony
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Nine students completing Northwest State Community College’s medical assisting associate degree or phlebotomy technician certificate program were recently recognized in a special ceremony held for the graduates. Both options lead 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…
CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO PERFORM SMOKE TESTING ON SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
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New Haven, Indiana – The City of New Haven will perform smoke testing on the sanitary sewer system to complete the overall evaluation. Please note that “smoke” utilized in this testing process is safe for the community. This is a specific type of smoke testing which is non-toxic and will not harm residents or their…
Hydroponic unit at Antwerp Local School
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The Antwerp Local School cafeteria now has a hydroponic unit used to grow leafy vegetables. Tom Blake, owner of EnTrust, the company who funded Antwerp Local’s new solar array, donated the hydroponic prototype to the school. The company is in the process of building a permanent metal structure that will replace the current prototype. In…
The State of Ohio vs Big Pharma:
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The Ohio State General Assembly will have a difficult time dismissing their own state’s internal findings. Specifically, that opioids are unsafe for long- term use. Ohio has openly admitted this is a root cause issue to the increasing number of opioid addictions and deaths. Ohio has openly admitted the safety of its citizens are at…
