By Missy Moore, APRN-CNM, APRN-CNP
Midwife, Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology
Welcoming a baby is one of the most life-changing experiences a person can have, and preparing a birth plan can help ensure that this special moment reflects individual preferences and values. A birth plan is not a rigid set of rules but a guide to communicate expectations, desires and concerns with healthcare providers. It clarifies parents-to-be while allowing medical staff to understand what matters most to the family during labor, delivery and immediate newborn care.
By Chaehyeon Jin, Student Pharmacist, and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
ONU Healthwise Pharmacy
The saying “no pain, no gain” has roots in ancient Greece, when Sophocles wrote “there’s no success without pain” in his play Electra. In 1758, Ben Franklin published a book title The Way to Wealth and penned the statement, “there are no gains, without pains.” The saying took on new meaning with the aerobics craze of the 1980s when Jane Fonda’s videos pushed you to “feel the burn.”
By Steven Pavlock, MLS(ASCP)cm
Director of Laboratory Services, Blanchard Valley Health System
For many people, the idea of having blood drawn can be a source of anxiety or discomfort. Whether part of a routine health check-up or a specific medical test, blood work is essential for diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of health conditions. The good news is that there are simple steps you can take to help ensure your blood draw is as smooth, efficient, and comfortable as possible.
By Brady Ziegler, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
ONU Healthwise Pharmacy
Shock rock artist Alice Cooper released a song titled Poison on July 17, 1989. The song hit #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and #2 in the United Kingdom. Cooper was fascinated with horror movies and remembers watching them around Halloween. The horror genre influenced much of his work.
Are nicotine pouches creating a horror picture for poisonings in the United States?
By Logan Maag, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Injuries to the knee are among the most common and concerning for athletes, active individuals and even those who experience accidents in everyday life. Two of the most frequently injured structures in the knee are the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the medial collateral ligament (MCL). While both serve essential roles in stabilizing the knee joint, the nature of their injuries, symptoms and treatment approaches differ in meaningful ways.
By Andrew Hoang, Student Pharmacist, and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
ONU Healthwise Pharmacy
In 1973, the band Aerosmith, featuring lead singer Steven Tyler, released a rock ballad titled Dream On. The song appeared on their debut album, named after the group. In an interview, Steven Tyler shared that he would lie on the floor under the family piano listening to his classically trained father play music.
Tyler had composed the song by the age of 14. Dream On was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2018 and is listed in the top 500 greatest songs of all time.
