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Open burn reminder

Posted by Staff on Monday, November 7, 2022

The Allen County Health Department has issued this reminder:

Ohio law limits what and where you can open burn. Open burning can release many kinds of toxic fumes. Leaves and plant materials send aloft millions of spores when they catch fire, causing many people with allergies to have difficulty breathing.

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Project DAWN and overdose surge alerts

Posted by Staff on Saturday, November 5, 2022

DEADLY BATCH ALERTS
A text alerts network has been established in Ohio for early warnings about deadly batches of drugs and overdose surges in Northwest Ohio. 

For example, on November 4, three overdoses in 24 hours were reported in Hancock County.

Text “SOAR” to 419-670-7627 to receive Overdose Surge and Deadly Batch Alerts when there is a spike in overdoses or dangerous drugs are found in your area.

Plus, anonymously report deadly batches to help keep your community safe. Get The SOAR App on iOS or Android to securely submit your report, or submit right at https://thesoarinitiative.org/submit-report

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Centaurus

Posted by Staff on Thursday, November 3, 2022

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Centaurus is the ninth largest constellation and it can be found in the southern sky.  Centaurus belongs to the Hercules family of constellations. The second century Greek astronomer Claudius Ptolemy has been credited with discovering the constellation. 

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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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