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Weekend Doctor: Eating well for diabetes on a budget

Posted by Staff on Monday, September 30, 2024

By Laura Dagani, APRN-CNP 
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialists of Northwest Ohio

As the cost of living continues to climb, many families are looking for ways to maintain a healthy diet without breaking the bank. For individuals with diabetes, it’s especially important to manage blood sugar levels through balanced meals while being mindful of food expenses. One strategy that is both cost-effective and health-conscious is choosing seasonal, low-carb whole foods. As we move into the cooler months, there are many ways to build nourishing, diabetic-friendly meals that support glucose control and your wallet.

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Healthwise: Scurvy and Vitamin C

Posted by Staff on Friday, September 27, 2024

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Scurvy is usually associated with pirates since sailors were susceptible to scurvy.  In a January 10, 2022 article published in the Military Health System news, author Janet A. Aker reports 2 million sailors died of scurvy between the 16th and 18th centuries.  Historians have documented scurvy as causing most suffering throughout history related to vitamin deficiencies.

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Weekend Doctor: Pain Awareness Month

Posted by Staff on Saturday, September 21, 2024

By Jenn Reese, BSH, MBA
Director, Blanchard Valley Pain Management

Why is Pain Awareness Important?
With an increased focus on pain awareness this month, pain management care team members are dedicated to educating the community on the impact of chronic pain. The purpose of highlighting pain awareness is to instill a greater understanding among healthcare professionals, individuals, and families who are struggling with pain management. The same applies to the business community, legislators, and the general public, as pain is a serious public health issue. 

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Inheritance: Opioids

Posted by Staff on Thursday, September 19, 2024

Screening of documentary film Inheritance at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1 at the Freed Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.  

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In 2024, David Yost, Ohio’s Attorney General, released statistics about fentanyl (a synthetic opioid) and overdose deaths in Ohio. In the United States as of 2023, there were over 70,000 fentanyl-related overdose deaths with 3,579 of those in Ohio.

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Weekend Doctor: Helping those in recovery

Posted by Staff on Sunday, September 15, 2024

By Alissa Ibarra
Peer Recovery Supporter, Behavioral Health Services – Blanchard Valley Health System

My name is Alissa, and I am an addict and alcoholic in recovery. Today, I work as a peer recovery supporter, using my lived experience with addiction to help others find a path toward healing. When I was younger, I believed that people addicted to drugs could quit if they wanted to. That belief changed when I experienced addiction firsthand after a stillbirth at age 28. In my grief and trauma, I turned to drugs to cope.

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The Nile Song: West Nile Virus

Posted by Staff on Thursday, September 12, 2024

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In 1969, Pink Floyd released The Nile Song on the album More. You may not have heard the song because it was not released in the United States. Pink Floyd was an English rock band that was a leader in the progressive rock genre.It is probably better known for The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall. 

The Nile Song has lyrics about being dragged down by the lady on the Nile. A West Nile infection can drag you down! 

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