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Spotted and Spreading: 2019 Measles Outbreak

Previously eliminated disease resurged in a matter of months

Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.

As of early this month, there have been 228 cases of measles in 12 states so far this year. That means that, in less than three months, this year has seen more measles cases than all of 2017.

Cases have been confirmed in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas and Washington. Washington declared a state of emergency as the number of measles cases continued to rise.

The number of cases and cities affected by measles continues to increase, according to health experts.

What you need to know about identity theft

Here are some suggestions that spell out S C A M

This column provided by Faith Investment Services, Bluffton
419-358-4207
www.myfaithinvestments.com

Fans of “The Office” will appreciate this glimpse into identity theft.  

For most Americans, identity theft is a very real threat and definitely no joke.  The likelihood of becoming a victim of identity theft increases in your 50’s – probably because you are reaching a pinnacle financially, before beginning the retirement years. 

Seven open houses on Sunday

Century 21 Sunway Realty, Ada and Kenton, will hold a seven-location open house on Sunday, March 31, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., according to Becky Reed.

The locations are:
Ada
319 W. North St., hosted by Samantha Huff
307 S. Park Dr., hosted by Sharon Music
112 E. Montford Ave., hosted by Anthony and Crissy Whitaker

Kenton
819 Kohler St., hosted by Pat Davidson
524 N. Detroit St., hosted by Antwilla Davis
125 N. Leighton St., hosted by Tara Howell

Ada Dairy B's open for the season

Ice cream comes soft served and hand-dipped as sundaes, shakes, soda floats and cyclones

The sun is out and the temperature is rising.

That means that the Ada Dairy B’s is open for the season. The ice cream drive-in at 4209 State Route 235 south of Ada opened a week ago.

This season’s hours are Mondays through Saturdays 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 9 p.m. The kitchen closes nightly at 8:30 p.m.

Ice cream comes soft served and hand-dipped as sundaes, shakes, soda floats and cyclones. The menu also includes sandwiches, hot dogs, soft drinks  and several side dishes.

Mercy Health - OHSAA partnership

Three year presence at state tournaments

Mercy Health, a Catholic health ministry serving Ohio and Kentucky announces that it will serve as the exclusive Official Health Care Partner of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) for three years. OHSAA promotes the values of participation in interscholastic athletics as an integral part of a student's educational experience.

You have the flu - now what?

Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.

Flu season is here, and that means you or a loved one might have been diagnosed with the flu.

You are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of Jan. 11, between 6 and 7 million Americans had already gotten sick with the flu.

Can the Flu Be Treated?

Yes—the flu can be treated with antiviral medications.

Antivirals are medications that fight the flu in your body. These medications are not sold over the counter. They require a prescription from your doctor.

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