MEDIA RELEASE__ONU HealthWise Pharmacy now offers a free Remote Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) program for Medicaid patients with diabetes. Eligible patients receive a free wearable CGM device and ongoing remote support from a pharmacist via phone or text to help monitor blood sugar in real time, improve diabetes management, and reduce barriers to care.
This service was developed after recognizing that many Medicaid patients with diabetes face barriers to consistent glucose monitoring and follow-up care. Cost, transportation, limited appointment availability, and lack of real-time data often make it difficult for patients to manage their blood sugar effectively.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Midwest Regional Educational Service Center (MRESC) is planning upcoming preschool screenings. Ada Preschool, 725 W. North Ave, will hold screenings on Monday, March 9. See attached flyer for Upper Scioto Valley, Ridgemont and Simon Kenton dates.
Ada Preschool is looking for children ages 3–5 to enroll in the preschool program. These screenings help fill the classrooms for the 2026–2027 school year.
MEDIA RELEASE__Beatitudes and Bee Home recently provided the following data to the board of directors, reporting on 2025 outreach programs that served all of Hardin County. The report includes details on funding received, volunteer efforts and services provided. The Beatitudes Community Center and thrift store is located at 210 N. Main St. and Bee Home second-hand furniture and housewares is located at 228 N. Main.
Heating Assistance Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Department of Development and Area Agency on Aging 3 remindS older Ohioans that assistance is available to help with home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a household of up to eight members and 60% of the State Median Income for a household of nine or more members to pay their heating bills.
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FROM FACEBOOK__The Village Market, a retail shop witth local goods and gifts is now open inside Buckeye East Coffee, 123 E. Buckeye.
The announcement explains, "The Village Market is a curated space featuring local goods and thoughtful gifts from merchants we love. Created to support small businesses and give our community a place to shop local while sipping their favorite coffee. Come browse, discover something new, and support local — because it truly takes a village."
The Village Market is open 6:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
