January 31, 2018 (Van Wert) Van Wert County of Developmental Disabilities (VWCBDD) has been in our community for over fifty years, providing services and funds to meet the needs of those with disabilities. The board has a network of over 100 dedicated employees providing an array of services for individuals and families in the community.…
Category: Health
Lutheran Health Physicians welcomes five new providers
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Five providers specializing in areas such as trauma surgery, cardiology and electrophysiology have recently joined Lutheran Health Physicians. Alison Fecher, MD, FACS, is a trauma surgeon who treats patients who have severe, life-threatening blunt force and penetrating injuries. Dr. Fecher earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies.…
Gaerte Ag Service Reports Services that Protect Water Quality
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Defiance, OH. Local ag applicator, Gaerte Ag Service LLC, has been actively participating in the Partnership for Ag Resource Management for the past two years, and recently became a corporate member, to increase sales of products and services that reduce phosphorus fertilizer losses from cropland. In 2011 with support from the Great lakes Protection Fund,…
Azlheimer’s Walk
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On March 1st from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. the Paulding County Senior Center is hosting a “Volunteer Social” to introduce the community to the 5 County “Black Swamp Walk to End Alzheimer’s”. The Committee is looking for community leaders to start teams and help promote the event within Paulding County. If anyone is interested join…
Clevinger Selected for Chief Nursing Officer at CMH
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Community Memorial Hospital of Hicksville, OH, is proud to announce that Betty Clevinger has been selected for the Chief Nursing Officer position. Betty will be assuming the role when the current CNO, Jane Zachrich, retires at the end of March. Betty started at CMH in the dietary department in 1991. Soon she moved on to…
Dr. James Gray Returning to Ohio with Family Practice
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Community Memorial Hospital has announced that Dr. James Gray, family physician, will once again be practicing in Ohio, beginning Feb 13th. Dr. Gray currently has a family practice office in Auburn, Indiana at the DeKalb Health Medical Offices, but is thrilled to now start practicing closer to home. Dr. Gray previously had a practice in…
Falls, flu & severe weather continue to pose increased risks for Ohio seniors
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The state and the nation’s furry forecasters – Buckeye Chuck and Punxsutawney Phil – both saw their shadows today, predicting a longer than normal winter. With more snow, ice and cold temperatures expected, the Ohio Department of Aging reminds older Ohioans how to protect themselves from winter’s ill effects and reminds all Ohioans to check…
This week at Kiwanis
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This week at Kiwanis member, Naomi Nicely, introduced the guest speaker, Joe Fisher, who presented on behalf of a program called Delay the Disease. Every Tuesday, Joe and many other passionate therapists work with people who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s is a progressive disease of the nervous system which can affect a…
Save The Date For Hands Of Hope
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Save the date of Tuesday March 6 on your calendars! Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services is holding a Taco Bar fundraiser at the Paulding OSU Extension Center at the Paulding County Fairgrounds. Meal will be take-out or dine-in. A wonderful supper will be served from 5-6:30, with 4 serving lines going at once. Menu: Taco…
Half of Ohio adults say they favor needle exchange programs
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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.…
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…
