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April 2020

Basilar thumb arthritis – a common problem related to the thumb

By Dr. Brent Steiner

Northwest Ohio Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Our thumbs are one unique feature that separates us, as humans, from many other living creatures. Our thumbs are opposable, allowing us to grasp items and perform fine motor skills which would otherwise be impossible with a less mobile digit. 

The thumb is a complex structure providing multi-plane mobility and fine dexterity. The base of the thumb joint is described as a “saddle joint” due to its unique appearance and attachment structure.

Cash is king

In the midst of change, transition, and unknowns, cash provides the highest level of flexibility

By Gary Reese
Faith Investments, Blufton
419-358-4207

We have been living through a very challenging time lately. Coronavirus has set new precedents on many different levels. Unfortunately, many people are left wondering from where and when their next paycheck will come because of these changes.

Despite these incredible challenges, we are confident that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We’ve seen as a community and nation how quickly we can adapt to new challenges. As we transition through this period, one fundamental economic truth remains the same. Cash is king.

Wearing masks in public

This story is provided by the ONU HealthWise Pharmacy.

 As we learn more about COVID-19, health officials are changing strategies to try to stop the virus. The most recent strategy change involves wearing cloth face coverings in public.

Experts now understand that people who are infected with COVID-19 can be asymptomatic (meaning they do not have any symptoms) and still pass the virus to others — without even knowing it.

Ada Lions looking at starting its mulch sale in May

As long as the stay at home order is lifted

Stay tuned folks, the Ada Lions Club anticipates starting its annual spring mulch sale on May 9 – providing the stay-at-home order in Ohio is lifted.

This is the club’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and since 2000 it has generated $81,450 in local scholarships.

Here’s some of the details:
Taking orders now at 419-634-5626 and 419-302-5987.

Proceeds from the sale go to the Lions Club scholarship fund.

Mulch may be picked up on Saturdays after 8 a.m. at Bass Trucking, 0410 State Route 81, Ada. Deliveries are available on Saturdays.

ONU groups assisting area efforts

Taking action during COVID-19 pandemic

ONU donated personal protective equipment items to Ohio Health Hardin Memorial Hospital and the Kenton Hardin Health Department including:
80,000 gloves 
200 N-95 exam masks
300 pairs of goggles
100 pairs of safety glasses 
500 surgical gowns and lab coats

Polar Bears take action, and members of Ohio Northern University are putting community service into action by assisting with area efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following are some examples.

Connie Kindle 1941 - 2020

Constance F. “Connie” Kindle, 79, died on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at 8:08 a.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

She was born on March 29, 1941, in Greenup, Kentucky, to the late Silas and Fannie Shepherd. On Jan. 19, 1957, Connie married James L. Kindle, Sr. and he preceded her in death on June 4, 2016.

Connie held a few jobs in her lifetime, but especially enjoyed her time as a homemaker. She was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church of Ada. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was an avid dog lover, loved her flowers, and absolutely loved her pictures.

"Ho-ho-ho!" ... wait a minute, this is April!

"Ho-ho-ho!  Only _____ shopping days until....Wait a minute. This is April."

Ken Collins shares these April 17 snowfall photos. Yesterday you might have mowed your lawn. This morning you might have shoveled the snow off your porch steps.

Ada HS senior spotlight is on Jessica Breidenbach

In cooperation with Ada schools, the Ada Icon will post each of the Ada High School class of 2020 seniors in the spotlight. Jessica Breidenbach is today's senior in the spotlight.

13th Hardin County case reported

Kenton Hardin Health Department is reporting its 13th case of COVID-13 on Friday, April 17.

An announcement from the department follows: "We are continuing to monitor and update the community as we have information. We continue to state that following the stay at home order as much as possible will help protect you from the spread of the virus."

Website: www.hardinhealth.org

 

ONU HealthWise Pharmacy extends home prescription delivery service

Now delivers to all patients in Hardin County and anyone within 40 miles of the pharmacy

ONU HealthWise Community Pharmacy will remain open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Call 419-772-DRUG with questions.

The pharmacy has extended its home prescription delivery service to all patients in Hardin County and to anyone living within 40 miles of the pharmacy, including Lima and Findlay.

Curbside pickup at the pharmacy is also available. Individuals interested in this service should call 419-772-3784.

The pharmacy can transfer prescriptions from other pharmacies to allow anyone to take advantage of this service.

Prescriptions may be refilled through the website, the app and telephone: 419-772-3784.

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