Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, State Senator Shannon Jones (R-Springboro) and State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) recently unveiled legislation to establish a ward’s bill of rights for those Ohioans who are under the care of a guardianship as well as introduced a new, user-friendly Guardianship Guide prepared by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. “People placed […]
Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period is Underway
October 16, 2014 by
A top state official is urging Ohioans on Medicare to utilize the free services provided by the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) for assistance navigating Medicare’s Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 annual open enrollment period. OSHIIP helped Ohioans with Medicare save a record $16.4 million last year. “This is the window for Ohioans […]
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital Offering Health Awareness Profiles
October 15, 2014 by
Marion General Hospital is offering their popular Health Awareness Profiles (HAPs) through October 18, 2014 from 7 a.m. to noon each day at Marion Centre (formerly Southland Mall), 1509 Marion-Waldo Road in Marion. This low cost screening is available for $20 and can be done without a physician prescription or order. The hospital says the […]
Marion YMCA Offering No Joiner Fee Special
October 15, 2014 by
As the Marion Family YMCA is gearing up for their second series of Fall programs, they are encouraging area residents to no make fitness a New Year’s resolution; make it an everyday commitment. Registration is open for Fall II classes which run October 27 – December 14, 2014. If you aren’t currently a member, you […]
State Health Officials Conduct Ebola Preparedness Exercises
October 15, 2014 by
Building on preparations which began over the summer, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and state healthcare leaders conducted a tabletop exercise and planning seminar today at the State Emergency Operations Center to identify ways to improve Ohio’s Ebola preparedness at the local and state levels and coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control […]
Council on Aging Holding Memory Screening Day
October 14, 2014 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is sponsoring a free Memory Screening Day on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Council on Aging staff will be administering a mini-memory exam, which is frequently used as a dementia screening instrument. While this 30 item screening tool is not used solely as a diagnosis for dementia, it can give […]
Marion General Offering Tobacco Cessation Class
October 3, 2014 by
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital offers a six-week Tobacco Cessation program so that you too can say, “I Quit!” Participants 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 lifestyle, nicotine-replacement options, motivational exercises, and techniques for […]
Ohioans Dispose of More than 10 Tons of Pills During National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
October 2, 2014 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Wednesday thanked Ohio residents for properly disposing of 10.5 tons (21,197 pounds) of prescription drugs during the last Saturday’s drug take-back day. The Marion County drop off collected about 130 pounds of medication. The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative provides a safe, […]
Orthopedic Surgeon Joins OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians
September 26, 2014 by
Brent Mellis, DO, has joined OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians and the orthopedic practice of Drs. Aaron Fritz, Bernard Nowacki, Antonio Rosario, and Robert Crowell. Dr. Mellis offers expertise in a range of orthopedic conditions, including total joint replacements; total joint revisions; joint preservation surgery for hips and knees; and reconstructive surgery for knees and shoulders. […]
Free Medication Drop Off is Saturday
September 26, 2014 by
You can bring your expired and unused prescription and over-the-counter medication to the Marion County Building’s rear parking lot, 222 West Center Street, on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Pills, liquids and syringes will be accepted. “Please do your part to help protect drinking water sources, reduce drug-related crime, and […]
