By Colleen Abrams, Infections Preventionist
Blanchard Valley Health System
Proper hand hygiene is the number one way to prevent the spread of infection, any time of the year. This is particularly important during winter months.
According to the Ohio Department of Health, this flu season alone, there have been over 5,400 influenza-related hospitalizations in Ohio. You can take measures to prevent illness at any time of the year by taking the following minimum measures every day:
Ada Icon sports writer, Cort Reynolds, has an article he wrote posted this week on the SB Nation, Celtics blog.
The article title is "Remembering Gerald Henderson’s overlooked contributions to the Celtics’ epic 1984 championship." The article was posted as part of "Underdog Week" on the SB National family of websites.
The Kenton Hardin Health Department is reporting 6 new cases over the three-day weekend. This brings our total confirmed case count to 42. We are also reporting 3 new recoveries at this time.
Please continue to follow the guidelines.
Stay home when you are sick.
Avoid contact with people who are sick.
Wash hands often with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds.
Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available.
Dry hands with a clean towel or air dry your hands.Cover your mouth with a tissue or sleeve when coughing.
The congregations of St. Mark Lutheran and Sugar Grove United Methodist are working together to provide a free community mea – Last Wednesday Community Meal – from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 27.
The meal is for carryout only and pickups are available at St. Mark, 125 Johnson St., Ada. Social distancing and safety protocol will be observed. The meal will be served out of St. Mark Lutheran located at 125 S. Johnson St. Ada.
Just as the sign reads: Healthcare heroes work here. The sign stands in front of the Ada Medical and Diagnostic Center on Lincoln Avenue, Ada. The Lima Memorial Health System center is open despite work being done on Lincoln this summer.
