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Previously eliminated disease resurged in a matter of months

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Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.

As of early this month, there have been 228 cases of measles in 12 states so far this year. That means that, in less than three months, this year has seen more measles cases than all of 2017.

Cases have been confirmed in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas and Washington. Washington declared a state of emergency as the number of measles cases continued to rise.

The number of cases and cities affected by measles continues to increase, according to health experts.

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The ONU Professional Association of Women in Science will hold a 3K run-walk starting at the King Horn Center on ONU campus, from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 13.

The cost is $15, and includes a t-shirt; registration will be from 1-1:45 p.m. This fun, family–friendly event gives people with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and those affected by it the opportunity to make a positive impact. Proceeds from the event will go to JDRF, the leading organization funding T1D research.

Additional activities include snacks, live music, free health screenings and corn hole. The walk begins at 2 p.m. and will be outdoors (weather permitting).

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By Douglas Yoder, MD
Surgical Associates of Northwest Ohio
The American Cancer Society estimates approximately 145,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer in 2019, and both men and women have an approximately 1 chance in 20 of being diagnosed with this cancer at some point in their lifetime.

Statistically and depending on the year, it is either the second or third leading cause of cancer death among Americans. This disease has unnecessarily impacted and shortened many lives.  

Here are some suggestions that spell out S C A M

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Fans of “The Office” will appreciate this glimpse into identity theft.  

For most Americans, identity theft is a very real threat and definitely no joke.  The likelihood of becoming a victim of identity theft increases in your 50’s – probably because you are reaching a pinnacle financially, before beginning the retirement years. 

Wedding and event venue northeast of Ada opened last fall

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Crimson Lane, 4600 County Road 1, Ada, will hold a spring open house from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, March 31.

The wedding and event venue northeast of Ada was opened in the fall by owners Mike and Jodi Willeke.

The venue has proved popular with over 60 weddings already booked. Crimson Lane also hosts events such as weddings, anniversaries, reunions, birthday parties, graduation parties, showers and business conferences and meetings. It is be open year round.

The 10,000 square foot facility is nestled between a 10-acre pond and a woods. There is a winding sidewalk, skirting the woods, between the large parking area and the building.

Meet the 2019 (and 2018) National Honor Society members

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Twenty-three new members were inducted into the Ada High School National Honor Society during its annual induction ceremony on March 27, according to Sarah Davis, NHS advisor.

Those 23 join 21 students inducted last year. Participating in the program were Jacob Colwell, National Honor Society president, who provided the introduction and led the pledge; Robin VanBuskirk, director of teaching and learning; and Dan Lee, high school principal.

The 2018 and 2019 members are listed below.

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