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Weekend Doctor: Hypertension in pregnancy

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 20, 2024

By Brittany Berens, DO, Obstetrics & Gynecology
OB Hospitalist, Blanchard Valley Hospital

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) account for 32% of maternal deaths in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). One in seven hospital deliveries may be affected by this complication of pregnancy. What are these disorders? How are they managed during and after pregnancy? Can a person do anything before becoming pregnant to decrease their risk factors?

First, let’s examine what is considered high blood pressure. Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80. High blood pressure is greater than 140/90. 

There are different types of HDP. Chronic hypertension is a diagnosis of hypertension that is present before the person becomes pregnant. It can also be diagnosed if elevated blood pressures are found before 20 weeks of gestational age. Gestational hypertension is the diagnosis of hypertension that is made after 20 weeks of gestational age. 

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Ada Icon calendar items request for August 2024

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, July 20, 2024

August will be here before you know it! Please send items of general interest to [email protected] to be included on our Community Calendar.

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July 19 OVI checkpoint on SR 81

Posted by Staff on Friday, July 19, 2024

An OVI checkpoint will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on July 19 on State Route 81 near mile post 19, in Allen County.

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Ada council prepares to put utility aggregation programs on November 5 ballot 

Posted by Staff on Friday, July 19, 2024

By Paula Pyzik Scott

At the July 16 regular meeting of the Village of Ada Council, two resolutions were approved that will put governmental electric and natural gas village aggregation programs on the November 5 ballot in Ada.

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Leis takes AEDG helm; Stratton to lead GLR and advance initiatives

Posted by Staff on Friday, July 19, 2024

The Allen Economic Development Group (AEDG) has announced that Cindy Leis is its new President and CEO. This follows Dave Stratton's transition to President and CEO of the Greater Lima Region (GLR). Stratton has been with AEDG since 2015 and led the organization since 2019. Both boards have approved the transitions, which took effect on Monday, July 15.

This shift marks a new era for both AEDG www.aedg.org  and GLR greaterlimaregion.com/. With Leis at the helm of AEDG and Stratton steering GLR, the two organizations are set to work collaboratively toward shared goals of supporting economic, business, and community development in Allen County and the surrounding region.

Leis’s primary goals will be infrastructure and site preparedness, attraction of new business, supporting existing businesses in Allen County and job creation in Allen County. 

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Apollo board of education meets July 22

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, July 19, 2024

The Apollo Career Center's next regular board of education meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. 

The meeting will be held in Apollo's Board room. The meeting agenda is HERE.

BOARD REPRESENTATIVES

Mike Carpenter, Shawnee 
Spencer Clum, Spencerville
Ron Fleming, Ada 
Dennis Fricke, Elida
Yvonne Marrs, Perry
Dan Marshman, Hardin Northern
Ron Mertz, Wapakoneta
Jackie Place Bath 
Jeremy Scoles, Bluffton
Brian Spallinger, Allen East
Ned Stechschulte, Columbus Grove 

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