HICKSVILLE, OH—The Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) Foundation has awarded three $1,000 scholarships to deserving students pursuing degrees in healthcare. Winners were chosen based on field of study, GPA, and an essay. CMH Foundation scholarships are awarded annually in memory of Rachel Hofmeister and Stevie Boon, both former Directors of Nursing at CMH, and Betty Altman,…
Category: Health
Red Cross Offers Safety Tips For Memorial Day Holiday
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TOLEDO, OHIO; Wednesday, May 21, 2014 — With the long Memorial Day weekend on the horizon, many people are making plans for a fun-filled holiday with friends and family. The American Red Cross offers the following tips to stay safe whatever their plans include. “Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer,” said Amanda Aldrich,…
Fit For Faith Begins in Antwerp
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A Fit For Faith class is set to begin on Wednesday, June 4th. The group will meet every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., and either Friday night or Saturday morning (that will be determined at our first class.). The Fit For Faith class consists of a ½ hour Bible study on Wednesday nights with a ½…
Donate Eight Inches of Hair to Benefit Children with Hair Loss Regain Confidence
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On Sunday, May 18, anyone with eight or more inches of hair to spare is encouraged to help children with hair loss feel normal again. Anyone willing to have cut eight inches of hair or more for kids in need of wigs is encouraged to “Donate Eight,” taking place at 2 p.m. at Lutheran Hospital.…
Mail Carriers Feel They’re ‘Sitting Ducks’ for Wrecks
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By: Brenda Pedraza-vidamour, brenda@newnan.com The post office in Sharpsburg, GA has an unfortunate twist on the U.S. Postal Service’s unofficial motto—it’s neither snow nor rain nor gloom of rear-end collision that stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. The postal rural carriers at the Sharpsburg post office have become easy targets…
A Local story of Cystic Fibrosis
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By: Kyley Maynard Cheyenne Maynard, age 5, of Antwerp Ohio is still too young to understand what Cystic Fibrosis is, and what it does to her body. All she knows is having CF means 35+ hours of breathing treatments a month, along with a vest that shakes her and knocks her mucus loose. It also…
Paulding County Hospital Biggest Loser Winners Announced
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The PCH Fitness Center decided to put out the challenge for biggest loser again in January 2014. It began on January 6th with 25 people deciding to try to win a money prize. The people in the challenge collectively lost over 168 pounds in the 12 weeks of the challenge! An additional bonus this year…
Summer Protection Starts with Immunization
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Measles, mumps outbreaks provide clear warningsAs summer camps, fairs, vacations and family picnics take you and your family away to many fun-filled places during the warm weather months, now is a good time to get vaccinated. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reminds Ohioans that immunizations are the most effective way to prevent illness from…
Patrol Focuses on Motorcycle Safety and Enforcement
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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness MonthCOLUMBUS – May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Patrol would like to remind motorists that there will be an increase in motorcycles on the roadways with the warmer weather and to remind motorcyclists to ride endorsed, trained and sober. In 2013 there were 132 motorcycle-related fatalities. This…
Red Cross Responds to Tornadoes Across Multiple States with Shelter, Food and Relief Supplies
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Storm still a threat as it moves eastward; people should prepare and use free app alertsThe American Red Cross is responding across the South and Midwest to help people affected by the massive storm system that has destroyed neighborhoods and left thousands without power. Red Cross workers opened or supported community shelters in seven states…
Let Your Worries Go
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill StarbuckWorry warts (people who chronically worry) exist everywhere. In fact, because of chronic worry, nearly 20% of the U.S. population now deals with an anxiety disorder, costing us nearly $42 billion annually. The fact that we worry is not the issue. The issue is that we don’t know how to…
A Reason for Everything
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill StarbuckSometimes for running events, runners dress up for inspiration, fun, and as part of a race theme. Not everyone is comfortable wearing what some may consider “lame,” “frivolous,” or “outlandish” gear during a sports event. However, for many runners, it is not uncommon to see crazy outfits skirting around a…
Mercy General Surgeons Join Staff at Paulding County Hospital
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Mercy Defiance Clinic and Paulding County Hospital are pleased to announce that Mercy’s three general surgeons have joined the staff and are now seeing patients at both Paulding County Hospital and Mercy Defiance. The three, Souheil Al-Jadda, M.D., Jeffrey A. Pruitt, M.D., and John W. Shaw, M.D., are experienced physicians and all are board certified…
