The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Marion and Crawford Counties has launched a free support group for individuals struggling with depression. NAMI SHARE, which stands for Sharing Hope and Receiving Encouragement, is held on Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board, 142 South Prospect Street in Marion. The […]
OhioHealth, Marion City Fire Department team up for early cancer detection
January 20, 2016 by
Firefighters know their job is dangerous. Entering burning buildings with little to no visibility, smoke inhalation (despite their equipment) and unstable foundations are common job threats. But when a local firefighter is diagnosed with melanoma cancer, and doctors sight it as an occupational hazard, fellow firefighters take notice. There are obvious threats that firefighters face […]
State issues new guidelines on opioid prescriptions for acute pain
January 20, 2016 by
As part of Ohio’s continuing effort to curb the misuse and abuse of prescription pain medications and unintentional overdoses, the Governor’s Cabinet Opiate Action Team has announced the adoption of new opioid prescribing guidelines for the outpatient management of patients with acute pain which is generally resolved within 12 weeks. Acute pain is typically short-term […]
Being “heart-healthy” is focus of next wellness program
January 12, 2016 by
The Marion Area Safety Council is partnering with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and OhioHealth Marion to present a four‐part Health & Wellness series open to all members of the community. Each series will have local experts share information and resources on a key Health & Wellness related issue affecting our community. Session two […]
Marion General Hospital offering free tobacco cessation classes
January 8, 2016 by
Marion General Hospital says they are here to help those who are determined to quit tobacco. Organizers said that participants in their free, six-week Tobacco Cessation program will learn a positive approach to becoming a non-tobacco user, strategies to recover from tobacco addiction, the barriers to tobacco cessation, the health benefits of choosing a tobacco-free […]
YMCA announces new classes for New Year
December 29, 2015 by
The Marion Family YMCA said they are very excited to bring a few new adult classes starting in January. They will be offering four different TRX classes. TRX is a full-body strength workout that utilizes a person’s own body weight instead of relying on machines or dumbbells. It’s good for endurance athletes, power lifters, and […]
Ohio AG offers gym membership tips for the New Year rush
December 29, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has offered advice for consumers who plan to join a fitness center in the New Year. “If you’re joining a gym, review the contract before you sign it,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Understand how long you have to cancel and whether the contract will renew automatically. If a salesperson says […]
Engle joins OhioHealth Primary Care Physicians, accepting family medicine patients
December 18, 2015 by
John Engle, MD, MSHA, has joined OhioHealth Primary Care Physicians and is now accepting patients. He will be replacing Dr. Timothy Garner’s family medicine practice at 241 Executive Drive, Marion. Dr. Garner retired from OhioHealth Marion in September of this year. “I am both pleased and excited to be returning to the OhioHealth family. My […]
Ohio bird exhibition ban lifted, officials urge caution to prevent bird flu outbreak
December 18, 2015 by
With no confirmed cases in Ohio and no immediate threat of a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (avian flu) outbreak, Ohio Agriculture Director David T. Daniels and State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Forshey have rescinded the order prohibiting bird shows in Ohio. Officials urge poultry and bird owners, however, to remain vigilant and cautious in order to […]
Federal judge blocks Ohio action against Planned Parenthood over fetal remains
December 15, 2015 by
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked Ohio officials from taking legal action against Planned Parenthood to enforce fetal tissue disposal rules, and Republican state lawmakers proposed new regulations for such disposal. The actions at the Ohio Statehouse and Columbus federal court comes after state Attorney General Mike DeWine’s investigation into Planned Parenthood facilities. DeWine’s […]
