Lima Memorial Health System invites the community to become “Emergency Ready” at a special CPR & AED Awareness Event on Tuesday, April 22, from 10-10:30 a.m. at Buckeye East Coffee Shop, 123 E Buckeye Ave.
Attendees will learn about Early Heart Atack Care, how to perform Hands-Only CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)—skills that can mean the difference between life and death in a cardiac emergency. No registration is required.
“Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere,” shared Doug LaRue, Lima Memorial EMS Manager. “This demonstration is a quick, easy way for people to learn how they can save a life and be Emergency Ready.”
A May 6 ballot issue for a proposed tax levy renewal for criminal justice services in Hardin County was discussed at the April meeting of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce. Sheriff Keith Everhardt reviewed the services provided and answered questions from members. A sample ballot is HERE.
ADA – The Ada High School softball team defeated visiting county foe Ridgemont handily 8-1 on a warm and windy Friday evening, April 18.
“It was nice to see eight different girls get hits,” said fourth-year Bulldog head coach Jeff Bassitt. “Natilyn’s homer got us off to a good start.”
Ada improved to 11-2 with the decisive victory. The Gophers fell to 2-6 after the defeat.
The Bulldog girls out-hit Ridgemont, 11-3.
Ada took an early lead in the home first and never trailed. With two out, senior Natilyn McClain smoked a line-drive solo home run over the fence in center field to make it 1-0.
ADA – The Ada High School baseball team lost 8-2 to visiting county rival Ridgemont on a windy, warm Friday evening, April 18.
The Bulldogs fell behind 5-0 after three innings. Ada scored single runs in the fourth and fifth frames to edge back into striking distance at 5-2.
But the Gophers plated three big insurance runs in the top of the seventh to put the game out of reach.
Maddox Thompson doubled home two runs in the seventh on a fly ball down the right field line to extend the Gopher lead to 7-2. Another two-bagger by Jon Cromer plated the third and final run of the inning.
By William Kose, MD, JD
Vice President of Special Projects, Blanchard Valley Health System
Understanding your health requires more than just regular checkups and occasional blood tests. One of the most critical markers of overall well-being, especially for those at risk of or living with diabetes, is the A1C test. This simple blood test provides insight into average blood sugar levels over two to three months, making it an essential tool for monitoring and managing health.
