By James H. Legge III, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio
Cell phones, social media, group chats, and nonstop notifications have created a more connected and, in many ways, more efficient life. But they’re also portable distractions that we carry in our pockets, set on desks, bring to dinner, and integrate into nearly every aspect of our lives. When does the abundance of distractions turn from helpful to overwhelming, making us more distracted than ever?
By Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team
Too Soon was on Nat King Cole’s 10th Anniversary album released in 1955. The album peaked at number 7 on the album charts. Too Soon is not as recognized as Unforgettable and Frosty, The Snowman.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is making a significant move with a new policy that could bring some of these controversial peptides to the market. On October 28, Kennedy announced a policy that would allow licensed pharmacies and physicians to compound six previously restricted peptides.
By Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team
Halloween and trick-or-treat are on their way. It is estimated that the average American will spend $36.40 on candy for a national total of $4.1 billion. Americans will spend another $4.3 billion on decorations and $4.4 billion on costumes. This totals $13.5 billion for the nation, with the average American spending $115.14 on Halloween.
Compared to Halloween spending, the average insured American spends between $30 to $75 for an urgent care visit for a sore throat, the flu or COVID-19. An uninsured or cash-paying patient can spend between $184 and $365 for a visit to urgent care.
By Jennifer Campbell, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Physicans Plus Urgent Care
As the autumn leaves change, enter the season of increased viral transmission—influenza season. Influenza, or the flu, is a viral respiratory infection that triggers seasonal epidemics throughout the fall and winter. The flu is a common illness, but that doesn’t mean that it is safe. Prepare for this flu season by taking preventative measures, staying aware of the symptoms, and learning what to do if you do get sick.
By Amber Jager, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team
“Strawberry Fields Forever” is an original ballad written by John Lennon for the Beatles. It was released on February 13, 1967. The song was considered a departure from the classic Beatles’ songs and many felt it ushered in the psychedelic genre. After Lennon’s death, 2.5 acres of Central Park in New York City was dedicated to his memory and is known as Strawberry Fields.
MEDIA RELEASE__OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital will offer special hours for lung cancer screenings from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14, to help people at increased risk of lung cancer access early detection.
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. Early detection offers the best chance for successful treatment, making regular screening an important tool for people at increased risk.
Lung cancer screening is recommended for adults ages 50 to 80 who currently smoke or formerly smoked and have a smoking history of at least 20 pack-years. A pack-year is the equivalent of smoking one pack of cigarettes daily for one year.
