While upholding much of President Barack Obama’s health-care overhaul, the U.S. Supreme Court tossed out a requirement that states expand their Medicaid programs, throwing into limbo whether hundreds of thousands of Ohioans will gain coverage.
Officials Urge Residents to Use Caution During Extreme Heat
June 28, 2012 by
With heat and humidity on the rise, the Ohio Department of Health and Ohio Emergency Management Agency urge residents to use extra care to avoid heat-related illness over the next several days. They say you should remember that even short periods of high temperatures can cause serious health problems.
Free Produce Offered Through WIC Farmer’s Market
June 28, 2012 by
On Tuesday, July 17, from 10:00am to 1:00pm, the Marion Public Health WIC Program will be sponsoring a Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program at the Marion County Fairgrounds. The WIC Farmer’s Market will give eligible WIC participants a chance to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables through a coupon process.
Marion Doctor Awarded Continued Board Certification
June 6, 2012 by
The American Board of Podiatric Surgery recently notified Dr. Timothy J. Brown that he has successfully completed all the requirements for recertification. Brown will also continue as a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.
Blood Drives Scheduled in Marion Area for June
June 5, 2012 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month:
Four Big Community Events, Fundraisers Set for this Weekend
June 1, 2012 by
This weekend is annually one of the biggest for Marion. Events this weekend include Relay for Life, Winfield Poker Run, Cruisin’ for Dialysis, and the Hot Tamale Bike Tour. They mean thousands of visitors and huge impact for local charities as each one of the events serves as a fundraiser for one or more other groups.
Marion Salvation Army Holding Produce Give Away
May 31, 2012 by
The Salvation Army, located at 317 West Church Street, will be having a free produce giveaway on Friday, June 1 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. You must be able to sign an income eligibility form.
Ohio Supreme Court Rules Smoking Ban is Constitutional
May 24, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine praised the unanimous Ohio Supreme Court ruling issued today that upheld both the constitutionality and the state's enforcement of the citizen-initiated and voter-approved law restricting workplace smoking. Zeno's bar in Columbus, which owes more than $40,000 as a repeat violator of the smoking ban, had challenged the law.
Two Community Gardens Available in Marion Area
May 11, 2012 by
For those looking to grow their own garden this year, at least two Marion groups are offering space. The Marion Community Garden is holding their official opening day on Saturday and the Marion Family YMCA has already kicked off their first ever community garden. The gardens in the area do not stop with these two organizations as more and more people are coming together to create their own gardens.
Recognized Autism Expert to Discuss Treatment and Research
May 4, 2012 by
Just within the last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta released alarming statistics that autism is more common than previously thought, burdening as many as 1 in 88 children, which equates to roughly 1 million U.S. children and teens.
