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Weekend Doctor: Acute vs. chronic pain

By Loreen Morris, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Blanchard Valley Pain Management

Pain is a universal human experience, serving as a vital signaling mechanism alerting the body to potential injury or harm. However, not all pain is alike, and understanding the distinction between acute and chronic pain is paramount for effective management and treatment. 

Acute Pain
Acute pain is characteristically short-lived, arising suddenly in response to tissue damage or injury. Acute pain serves as a protective mechanism, signaling the body to take action to prevent further harm. Common causes of acute pain include trauma, surgical procedures, burns, cuts, and fractures. The pain is often localized to the area of injury and is characterized by its intensity and sharpness. Acute pain tends to resolve as the underlying cause heals, with a duration typically lasting less than three to six months. 

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Wilma Kathleen Prater was a home health aide

Wilma Kathleen Prater, age 82, of Alger, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.   

Ada Schools announce online application for school meals

The Ada Exempted Village School District has announced that the school breakfast and lunch application will be online for the next school year and that families may qualify for the new USDA SUN Buck Program

AHS softball beats Grove, sets record for wins

Above) The 2023-2024 AHS softball team celebrates its record season

Ada Bulldogs finish 2nd in final NWC season

By Cort Reynolds

COLUMBUS GROVE __  In its season finale on May 16, the Ada High School girls softball team won decisively 7-1 at Columbus Grove to set the program single-season record for victories and also finish 7-1 for the second straight year in Northwest Conference play.

15 minutes with Eileen

By Sandra Michelle Hall

There are very few Village of Ada employees who have the opportunity to speak with residents as often as clerk Eileen, who is a valuable member of the water utility team that ensures your water tap keeps flowing! The Village of Ada provides water, sewer and stormwater utilities to nearly all Village residents, and Eileen is often the first person residents see when signing up for water utilities. Learn more about Eileen and how she plays a role in ensuring residents have access to clean, safe water.

Q. Where did you grow up?

I was born in Toledo and grew up in McComb.

Q. When did you begin working for the Village and what made you decide to pursue an administrative career?

I started with the Village in late Spring of 2015 as a Utility Billing Clerk. At the end 2018, Doris retired as our Police Department Clerk and we took over the clerking duties for the Police Dept. at that time. 

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Ohio Northern women win OAC All-Sports Trophy

Cole Zaferakis, Grace Honigford win Clyde Lamb Awards; Wilson named Female Administrator of the Year

By Tim Glon
www.onusports.com

The Ohio Northern women won the 2023-24 Ohio Athletic Conference All-Sports Trophy, while the ONU men finished third, the league office announced Monday night at the 40th annual Clyde Lamb Awards banquet at Otterbein.

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