By Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of ONU Healthwise Pharmacy
On August 25, 1939, the Wizard of Oz movie was released in the United States based on the novel written by L. Frank Baum. One of the more iconic scenes in the movie was when Dorothy, Toto and the Cowardly Lion were lulled to sleep by a field of poppies. Poppies are a bright and beautiful red flower and are often used as a symbol of remembrance. You can see them worn on Memorial Day and Veterans Day to honor the sacrifice of our military.
Due to the ongoing measles outbreaks across the country and around the globe, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated their guidance for vaccination for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) for individuals less than 12 months old who are at high risk of exposure to measles.
MMR vaccine can be given to children as young as 6 months of age who are at high risk of exposure such as during international travel or travel to a community where an outbreak has been declared.
By Lindsay Hartman, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practioner, Primary Care at Wellness Park
Building a strong relationship with a primary care provider is one of the most important steps individuals can take to safeguard their health. A primary care provider serves as the first point of contact for medical concerns, offering preventive care, chronic disease management, and personalized guidance to maintain overall well-being. Establishing a trusted partnership with a healthcare professional ensures continuity of care and provides a solid foundation for long-term health management.
By Chayden Pitzer, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of ONU Healthwise Pharmacy
Carrie Underwood released the crossover hit Something in the Water on September 29, 2014. The song hit on both the Christian and Country charts. It won a Grammy for Underwood for Best Country Solo Performance.
By Shay McGuire, PsyD
Psychologist, Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio
Adult Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a misnomer, as it implies that ADHD can develop in adulthood. Assessment of ADHD in adults has dramatically increased, as many adults have sought evaluation for the development of Adult ADHD.
This is primarily due to the “popularizing” of the diagnosis on social media and television. Other times, individuals have presented for assessment because they have been diagnosed by another provider but failed treatment or changed providers. Sometimes, an assessment is requested because a relative has been diagnosed. Other times, it’s because they have struggled with difficulties that don’t fit previous diagnoses. Individuals then begin to wonder if ADHD is the explanation for struggles with attention, organization, time management, unfinished projects, forgetfulness, irritability, impulsive spending, etc.
By Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team
On August 21, 1987, the movie Dirty Dancing was released in the United States. One of the most famous lines from the picture was “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” Johnny Castle, played by Patrick Swayze, tells this line to Baby, played by Jennifer Grey. In 2024, the movie was selected to be preserved in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
The phrase from the movie has become iconic and represents a stance of empowerment or standing up to societal expectations.
