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Walk with a Doc

Posted by Staff on Friday, October 28, 2022

OhioHealth in partnership with Ohio State University Extension, Ohio Northern University HealthWise, and Kenton City Schools has announced that Walk With a Doc programming will be starting again in person.

Participants will meet from on the first Mondays of the month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Kenton Elementary School, 631 Silver Street, Kenton, OH 43326. There is no charge for this program.

November 7: Norma Ogbonna, MD -- OhioHealth Physician Group, Kenton

TOPIC: Mental Health and Depression

December 5: Tammy Shepherd, C-NP – OhioHealth Urgent Care, Kenton

TOPIC: Flu vs. Cold Symptoms and Where to go for care.

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Candy man

Posted by Staff on Thursday, October 27, 2022

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In 1972, Sammy Davis, Jr. released the song, The Candy Man.  Sammy Davis, Jr. was an amazingly talented man who could sing, dance, play various instruments, and could make you laugh. 

He was considered to be one of the world’s best entertainers during his career.

He was born into an entertainment family in Harlem, New York. He started in vaudeville at the age of three with his father.  Sammy could be seen in Broadway shows, as well as Las Vegas stages as part of the Rat Pack.  Sammy was in films with his fellow Rat Pack actors, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. In 1960, Ocean’s Eleven was released that starred all three of them. 

In 1987, Sammy was presented with a Kennedy Center Honor.  He passed away in 1990 before being awarded a Grammy for Lifetime Achievement in 2001.  

The lyrics from his 1972 song ask “What kind of candy do you want?”  Being a big fan of candy, my answer would be chocolate with peanut butter!  

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Email Wellness Challenge: “Unwrap Your Gifts”

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Are you interested in improving your wellness by exploring: gratitude, traditional foods with a twist, sustainability, self-care, and more–all wrapped up with new gift ideas?

Ohio State University Extension is offering an “Unwrap Your Gifts” 6-week email wellness challenge to learn about these and other wellness topics. The email challenge connects participants with tips, research, and resources to help blend the traditions of healthy holidays while also taking care of yourself.

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Weekend Doctor: Seasonal affective disorder

Posted by Duncan Scott on Sunday, October 23, 2022

By Christian Steiner, MD
Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio

For the characters in the “Game of Thrones,” the phrase “Winter is Coming” meant that bad things were about to happen. For us in northern Ohio, the phrase “winter is coming” also can hold a bad omen, as many of us suffer from seasonal depression.

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Grand Canyon

Posted by Staff on Thursday, October 20, 2022

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

The Grand Canyon is a seventh Natural Wonder of the World.  It is an impressive testament to the power of water.  The canyon was formed millions of years ago when water drained off the Rocky Mountains to form the Colorado River.  The river ultimately carved a canyon 227 miles long and at some points 10 miles wide.  

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Hardin County COVID-19 transmission risk downgraded to low

Posted by Staff on Saturday, October 15, 2022

In Hardin County, Ohio, there is currently a LOW risk for transmission of COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

The CDC recommends:

People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.

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