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Weekend Doctor: Vitamin K after birth is a lifesaving medication

Posted by Staff on Sunday, February 2, 2025

By Brittany Grider, MD

Pediatricians consider medications given to newborn babies very carefully. There are generally plenty of safety data and studies evaluating if the benefits of a medication outweigh the potential harms. If we are encouraging you to give a medication to your baby, it’s because we feel that it is potentially lifesaving. 

One medication recommended for all newborns is Vitamin K. Vitamin K (phytonadione) is a fat-soluble vitamin that is necessary for blood to clot. We also need this vitamin in our bodies to stop bleeding from cuts and bruises. 

Vitamin K does not cross the placenta and is poorly excreted in breast milk. Also, due to differences in the gut microbiome in babies, it is poorly absorbed when we try to supplement it by mouth. The only way to give it to babies in the United States is by a one-time injection when they are newborns. 

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Bulldog boys basketball out-gunned by Arlington

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, February 1, 2025

Between games, the 1975-76 Ada boys district champion team that went 21-2 (10-0 NWC) was recognized, represented by then-coach Gene Fries. The Northwest Conference championship team will be inducted to the Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame this summer.

Ada assistant coach and former Kenton standout Darren Gilbert was also recognized as an inductee to the county sports Hall of Fame. A long-time coach and teacher in the area, he was a third team all-state selection as a senior in class AA.

By Cort Reynolds

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Hall to receive Distinguished Citizen Award on February 27

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, February 1, 2025

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce and the Town & Gown Committee will honor Village Administrator Jamie Hall as Ada’s Distinguished Citizen for 2024.  The 2nd Annual Ada Distinguished Awards Night will be held at Liberty Oaks on February 27. For ticket information, visit the chamber website HERE. PHOTO by Mark Andreasen.

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ONU students give back in spirit of MLK Service Day

Posted by Staff on Saturday, February 1, 2025

Provided by Ohio Northern University

In the spirit of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, Ohio Northern University students came together this week to give back to their community, focusing on those who have given so much throughout their lives—the elderly.

“What better way to give back than to support those who have sacrificed and contributed throughout their lives?” said John Copes, IV, accounting and marketing major, AmeriCorps member, and coordinator of ONU’s Student Resource Center.

Students assembled and hand-delivered more than 90 care packages for residents of Vancrest of Ada, a local assisted living and elderly care home, brightening their day with thoughtful gifts and personal connections.

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Village of Ada tax filing reminder

Posted by Staff on Saturday, February 1, 2025

The Village of Ada has posted the following reminder regarding income tax requirements for residents at https://www.adaoh.org/news/important-income-tax-information

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Dance 60x60 sold out at Freed Center, standby for tickets

Posted by Staff on Friday, January 31, 2025

The Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2 performances of Dance 60x60 have sold out, according to Tricia Calver, Director of the Freed Center for the Performing Arts.

Contact the Box Office to put your name on the standby lists: 419-772-1900.

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