The Corporate Public Relations & Marketing Department at Blanchard Valley Health System has been named the winner of three national awards for their Mayo Clinic Care Network campaign.
These awards include a Bronze Aster Award, a Silver Telly Award and an Award of Distinction.
“We are elated to learn that our team received these awards for our work on the Mayo Clinic Care Network campaign,” shared Amy J. Leach, director of Corporate PR & Marketing.
The staff do not carry badges or weapons, does not intend to padlock local businesses who do not comply to state directives, including but not limited to wearing facial coverings
We do want to make it very clear though, contrary to published individual statements, businesses must require their employees to wear facial coverings.
In response to recent questions and concerns the Kenton Hardin Health Department (KHHD) released information about its part in the COVID-19 response thus far. Those details follow:
The Health Department, as the lead agency in the Hardin County response to the COVID-19 emergency, has been in regular contact with the directors of the four long-term care facilities in the county.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) inventories of the four facilities have been known to the health department throughout the emergency.
A new enclosed shelter house is under construction this summer at the Ada Park, according to Ken Wolke, park manager. Amburgey Construction is the contractor. Wolke expects the project to take about 16 weeks. When finished the shelter will be approximately 30 by 50 feet. Funding is from the recent passed park levy.
Alger Public Library announces its current guidelines with the Icon, according to Stacey Hensley, library director.
"We are booking appointments. Call 419-757-7755 to reserve your spot," said Hensley.
The library at 100 W. Wagner St., Alger, is open from noon to 5 p.m. and for those at risk or seniors. Patrons may contact the library about its special hours
By Mindy Lause, RN
Blanchard Valley Health System
Emergency Department
With social justice issues like human trafficking, sexual assault and intimate partner violence in the media, one might ask: “What is a forensic nurse?”
A forensic nurse is a registered nurse who blends the holistic care of nursing to the body, mind and spirit—to include principles from the law, medicine and science.
A forensic patient is an individual who has a healthcare issue and intersects with the legal system.
This column is provided by the Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy.
When the summertime heat is on, it's time to get outside, enjoy time with family and have fun. To keep your family safe this summer, check out these summer poison prevention tips.
According to the National Capital Poison Center (Poison Control), when there's a change in the usual routine, such as a road trip or other type of travel, poisonings increase. Because many families travel and engage in other activities that could present poison hazards during the summer, this season is the perfect time to take a few simple precautions.
