Health

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By James D. Stager, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist 
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In 1973, Jim Croce released his album titled You Don’t Mess Around with Jim. The album contained his second number one hit, “Time in a Bottle.” Unfortunately, this song hit the charts after his tragic death in a plane crash in 1973 in Louisiana after performing a concert. Jim Croce’s son A. J. would turn 2 years old eight days after his father’s death. As an adult, A. J. pays tribute to his dad with his 2026 tour, which is called Croce Plays Croce.

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By Kalyn Lichtenberger, Student Pharmacist with Karen Kier, Pharmacist 
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

On April 7, 1993, 20th Century Fox released The Sandlot, a movie depicting the summer of 1962 when a young boy moves into a new community and his mother encourages him to join a group of boys to play baseball. 

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By Nathaniel Ratnasamy, MD, Infectious Disease Physician and Gina Bailey, BSN, RN, Infection Preventionist, Blanchard Valley Health System

Cases of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, are increasing nationwide. 31 states have been impacted so far, but Michigan and Ohio have been hit the hardest, with more than 3,000 reported cases between the two. While the exact source of the outbreak has not been identified, there are some simple steps you can take to prevent yourself from becoming infected. 

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection that can cause severe, explosive diarrhea, cramping, bloating, nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite, and a low-grade fever. The infection is caused by consuming contaminated foods or water containing the Cyclospora parasite. Symptoms typically begin about a week after exposure but can develop anywhere from 2 to 14 days later.

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By Layla Dials, Student Pharmacist with Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Cancer screening tests are an important part of health care, especially for women. Getting cancer screenings at the time they are recommended helps to find cancer-related changes before you develop any symptoms, or sometimes before you fully develop cancer. When cancers are found and treated early, survival rates are high, and getting routine screenings can save lives.  

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FROM FACEBOOK__Ohio health departments are issuing an outbreak notice for Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause an intestinal infection. Cases are on the rise in our area, according to Allen, Hardin and Hancock county agencies.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Symptoms usually appear 2-14 days after exposure and can last for several days to weeks.

  • Watery diarrhea
  • Stomach cramps
  • Nausea
  • Low-grade fever
  • Fatigue

If you have these symptoms, contact your healthcare provider or go to urgent care, and stay home while ill.

HOW TO PREVENT

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By Layla Dials, Student Pharmacist with Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Summer is officially here, which means it may be time to refresh your sun safety knowledge. Most skin cancers are caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation coming from sun exposure, but artificial UV rays from tanning beds are linked to skin cancer. Spending time in the sun for recreational activities, going outside with unprotected or exposed skin, having serious sunburns in the past, having dark spots, or rough skin patches can all increase your risk of getting skin cancer. Additionally, the use of tanning beds can increase someone's risk of getting certain skin cancers by up to 60%.

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