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BVH forms new “Beating and Breathing as One” Support Group

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 25, 2012

The Smart Heart and Easy Breathers support groups have now combined to form the new Blanchard Valley Hospital Beating and Breathing as One support group. Beating and Breathing as One (B&B) will provide education and support regarding cardiac and pulmonary topics.

All meetings of the B&B support group will be held in the Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital and are open to the public. Upcoming events include:

Monday, October 1 at 7 p.m. – Living with Chronic Illness
Presented by John Malacos, Ph.D., clinical psychologist

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C-SPAN Campaign 2012 bus will stop in Ada Oct. 3

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 25, 2012

The C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Bus will make a stop at Ohio Northern University as part of its “Road to the White House” tour on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 1 p.m. The bus will be parked between The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration and the Hill Building.

The Campaign 2012 bus is designed to provide an interactive, self-guided multimedia experience demonstrating C-SPAN’s offerings and unique campaign coverage. Individuals are encouraged to stop by and view the state-of-the-art C-SPAN bus, which features an interactive, educational experience with the goal of providing resources to enhance thought and discussion of government and public affairs.

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Ada High School Language Club meets after school Sept. 27

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 24, 2012

There will be an Ada High School Language Club meeting Thursday, Sept. 27, after school in the French room.

The club will elect officers and share program ideas for the year. Any high school student in French or Spanish class is welcome. Students should see Mrs. Davis if you are interested but unable to attend the first meeting or if you have any questions.

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Dinner-charity auction benefits Beacon of Hope Oct. 4

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 24, 2012

Community Health Professionals Hospice-Beacon of Hope invite Icon viewers to a dinner and charity auction held at Community Health Professionals of Ada, 1200 S. Main St., according to Deb Curlis.

The event is Thursday, Oct. 4. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. and the auction begins at 7 p.m. Dinner is catered by Anita’s Kitchen.

Tickets are $20 each or $100 for a table of six. The event includes both live and silent auctions. Marvin Ford is the auctioneer.

All proceeds benefit the Visiting Nurses and Hospice services of Community Health Professionals. The organization is a 501c3 and all donations are tax-deductible.

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Relay for Life at ONU hopes to involve the Ada community in 2013

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Relay for Life at Ohio Northern University hopes to expand to include more Ada community involvement in 2013.

Watch the video at the bottom of this story.

The Relay chair and co-chairs told about next year's Relay's plans during the Sept. 19 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce meeting. Jaclyn Purgert is chairing the event for the third year. She is a fifth-year pharmacy student at ONU. The Relay's co-chairs are Victoria Cho and Vanja Raduka.

The 2013 Relay is Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, on the ONU campus. The opening ceremony starts at 6 p.m. on April 19. The closing ceremony is at noon on April 20.

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Medicare Answers topic of Sept. 27 "Lunch and Learn" program

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Medicare Answers is the topic of a “lunch and learn” event held at Community Health Professionals of Ada, 1200 S. Main St., Ada, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 27.

The one-hour program, sponsored by Liberty National Bank and Community Health Professionals includes a panel of four speakers and a lunch is provided to all who attend.

The panel includes:
• Home Care – Community Health Professionals of Ada
• Nursing Home Care – Richland Manor
• Hospital – Hardin Memorial Hospital
• Local Physician – Dr. Katherine Johnson

 

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