A casual conversation during their kids’ soccer practice between Dr. Heather Columber, OhioHealth family physician, and Todd Schneider, assistant director of Rushmore Academy, resulted in a win for the entire community. During their bleacher talk, Schneider expressed his concerns to Dr. Columber about a barrier in the employment program that Rushmore has set up with […]
Ohioans urged to select coverage before the Medicare open enrollment deadline
December 1, 2015 by
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor is urging Ohioans on and eligible for Medicare to select 2016 coverage before the midnight deadline on December 7, 2015. During Medicare open enrollment, Ohioans can choose to select Original Medicare paired with a stand-alone Part D prescription drug plan, a Medicare Supplement plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan. Enrollees […]
Aqua Ohio lifts boil advisory for Marion area
December 1, 2015 by
The boil water advisory issued by Aqua Ohio (Aqua) for its customers in the Marion service area has been lifted effective 5:35 PM November 30, 2015. The water system serves the City of Marion and the Villages of Caledonia, Martel and Prospect. According to Aqua, samples tested over the last 24 hours have confirmed that […]
Boil Alert issued for Marion area following filter malfunction at water plant – UPDATED
November 30, 2015 by
UPDATE: The boil advisory has been lifted as of Monday evening. Click here for details. Aqua Ohio’s (Aqua) Marion division has issued a boil water advisory for Aqua customers served by the Marion water plant. This advisory affects customers in the City of Marion, the Village of Caledonia, the Village of Martel and the Village […]
Ohio House votes to block funds to Planned Parenthood
November 18, 2015 by
The Ohio House on Tuesday advanced a bill to block state and federal dollars from reaching Planned Parenthood in response to controversial undercover videos released this summer by anti-abortion advocates. House Bill 294 would redirect state-administered grants — about $1.3 million last year — to federally qualified health centers, health departments, and other facilities that […]
Health & Wellness series to kick off discussing health of caregivers
November 12, 2015 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. There is […]
Innovative health program shown to reduce depression, unhealthy weights in teens
November 11, 2015 by
An innovative high school health program helped students maintain healthier weights and even alleviated severe depression for a full year after the program ended. Researchers found that 12 months after completing the COPE Healthy Lifestyles TEEN Program, students had markedly lower body mass index than students who received a more standard health curriculum. Additionally, COPE […]
Marion Public Health begins offering walk-in immunizations
November 10, 2015 by
Marion Public Health has made some changes they say are important to help assure Marion’s infants, children, and adults are able to receive the vaccines they need. The public no longer needs to make an appointment to see a nurse. Walk-in immunizations will be available every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00am – 3:00pm. Marion […]
Marion YMCA focusing on prevention during National Diabetes Awareness Month
November 6, 2015 by
During National Diabetes Awareness Month, the Marion Family YMCA is encouraging residents of Marion County to learn their risks for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, and to take preventive steps to potentially reduce their chances of developing the disease. Statistics for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that one in four Americans […]
Marion County honored for promoting good health
November 4, 2015 by
Marion County announced that it is among fifteen cities, two townships and one county being honored by the Ohio Department of Health’s (ODH) Bureau of Health Promotion with a Healthy Ohio Healthy Community Award for promoting good health for their residents. Increasing access to healthy foods, improving opportunities for physical activity and promoting tobacco- free […]
