Amidst the 21st-century trappings of the Ada Public Library, you'll find a 19th-century school desk display featuring indelible student carvings, books including the McGuffey Reader, and empty inkwells. Three back-to-back desks saved space and kept students within an arm's reach of each other. The display is part of Hardin County's America 250 celebrations.
Vitamin D insufficiency has become increasingly common among adolescents over the past decade. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that supports bone growth and helps keep bones strong. Research has found that at least 17% of adolescents and 32% of young adults are deficient in vitamin D, putting them at risk for injury.
FROM WWW.ONU.EUD/NEWS__Joey Green initially joined the Ada-Liberty EMS to boost his resume for medical school. After a few months on the squad, however, the Ohio Northern University student realized he thrived in the trauma care environment. He promptly switched his biology/pre-med major to nursing.
“Becoming an EMT changed my whole mindset and direction in life,” he said. “My dream job is to become a Life Flight nurse, although I may be too tall for the helicopter!”
In observance of National Donate Life Month, OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital partnered with Lifeline of Ohio to host a flag-raising ceremony, bringing together caregivers, donor families and transplant recipients to reflect on the lasting impact of organ, eye and tissue donation.
