By Matthew Nienberg, PA-C
Pain Management, Blanchard Valley Pain Management
In the world of modern medicine, where cutting-edge technology and innovative treatments often take center stage, it’s easy to overlook the fundamental principles that underpin healthcare. There is power in returning to the basics, where the foundations of compassionate care, thorough patient examinations, and patient education play a pivotal role in patients overcoming their chronic pain.
The Physical Examination
One of the core principles of our approach is the value of the physical examination. During every patient visit, a provider should take the time to lay hands on patients, using a blend of time-tested and specialized physical examinations. These hands-on assessments are invaluable in diagnosing common spine conditions and offering a window into the patient’s physical state.
Some of the common physical examinations include the following:
Ohio Northern senior Grace Honigford (West Chester/Lakota East) was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Golfer of the Week for the week of March 12-18.
Barbara Ann (Fields) Holbrook, age 85, of Palm Bay, Florida and formerly of North Ridgeville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Florida.
Ada High School head varsity boys basketball coach Vince Halliday was relieved of his duties Wednesday after three seasons at the helm of the Bulldog boys program.
The Bulldogs finished 5-18 this past season and went 0-8 in the Northwest Conference. Ada played a lineup comprised mostly of freshmen and sophomores this past season.
“It was a tough year, which we all knew (it probably would be),” said Halliday. “I just didn’t know I wasn’t going to get the opportunity to continue on.
“The best is yet to come for the program, I really believe that,” Halliday noted of the young team’s potential.
Halliday reported that he was notified of the decision in a Wednesday meeting with Ada athletic director Ken Jochims and principal Dan Lee.
Reservations due by April 5, scholarship/royalty applications by March 29
HARDIN COUNTY__The ninth annual Hardin County Horse Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 13 at the Kenton Moose Family Center. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for a silent auction to raise funds for the scholarship and food will be served at 6:00 p.m.
