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Hardin Memorial Hospital to celebrate Donate Life Month

Nearly 3,000 Ohioans are waiting for a lifesaving transplant

Provided by OhioHealth

It’s amazing to think one person can save up to 8 lives through organ donation and provide healing for more than 75 through tissue donation.

On April 2, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital and Lifeline of Ohio will host a flag raising ceremony outside the hospital at 921 E Franklin Street, Kenton to celebrate and honor the lives impacted by organ and tissue donation. A reception will be held in the McCullough Conference Room following the ceremony.

National Donate Life Month (NDLM) is a time to honor those generous donors who have saved and healed lives through the gift of donation. It’s also a time to raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation and encourage people to register their donation decision.

Espresso: The caffeine crisis in the Emergency Room

By Sarah Turske, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist 
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

Sabrina Carpenter is a new superstar in the music industry. She released a top 10 hit in over 20 countries in 2024 called Espresso. She performed on Saturday Night Live when she was the musical guest on May 18, 2024.

Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage where hot water is forced over the finely ground coffee via pressure. One ounce of espresso has about 63mg of caffeine.

Caffeine is quickly becoming the go-to boost for many, especially among younger people looking for an extra burst of energy throughout the day. A daily dose of up to 400 mg can help you feel more mentally sharp and physically energized. It is important to understand that 400mg of caffeine at one time can be dangerous to your health. 

Adrenaline rush: Introducing neffy®

By Alexis Nicoson, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

An adrenaline rush is a colloquial expression about the feeling of exhilaration and heightened energy that is brought on by an exciting or stressful situation resulting in the release of the hormone epinephrine. Adrenaline is another term for epinephrine and is often referred to as our fight or flight response. 

When epinephrine is released in the body, it is preparing us for immediate action by increasing our heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate and blood sugar.  It helps divert blood to our muscles and brain. Medically, we use epinephrine to stimulate the heart during CPR or reverse an allergic (anaphylaxis) reaction in the body.  

Weekend Doctor: Basics of urinary tract infections

By Mary Enderbury, RN, BSN, WH-MSN
Intensive Care Unit, Blanchard Valley Hospital

A urinary tract infection, commonly abbreviated as UTI, is an often uncomfortable condition that may present with difficult or painful urination (dysuria). Many people experience burning or stinging with urination when they have a urinary tract infection, although it is possible for an infection to be asymptomatic or masked by other conditions, such as common symptoms of pregnancy (i.e., frequent urination).

Urinary tract infections occur in both men and women, but they are more common in women. This is because, in female anatomy, bacteria have a shorter distance to travel up into the urethra to the bladder. Additionally, the closer proximity of bacteria from the rectum leads to higher contamination rates of the urinary tract. Urinary tract infections may also encompass bladder infections, known as cystitis, or kidney infections, known as pyelonephritis. 

An apple a day keeps the doctor away: Diet and health

By Stephanie Wiseman, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

The idiom “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is believed to have started in the 1860s in Wales. The original version was noted as “eat an apple on going to bed and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” The current version dates back to 1887.

Weekend Doctor: Preventing falls inside your home

By Lindsey Buddelmeyer, Leadership Education & Training Specialist

Falls are a common cause of injury, particularly for seniors. As we discussed in a previous column, the two primary reasons for falls are a decrease in strength and balance; and environmental factors. We previously focused on preventing falls outside your home. In this column, we will focus on preventing falls inside your home.

As we age, our balance, strength, and visual acuity naturally decline. According to the National Institute on Aging, common visual changes for older adults include struggling to see up close, difficulty with distinguishing colors, and needing additional time to adjust to changing levels of light. Certain conditions also contribute to a higher likelihood of falling. Let’s examine the inside of your home, determine if there are any unsafe spaces, and find strategies or modifications to make your home safer.

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