On Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 8:00am-12:00PM, the Marion Family YMCA will be hosting an open house for the Marion community. Being healthy means more than simply being physically active. It’s about maintaining a balanced spirit, mind and body. The Y says they are a place where you can work toward that balance by challenging […]
Dec. 7 is deadline to decide Medicare coverage for 2017
December 7, 2016 by
Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor is reminding Ohioans on Medicare that the open enrollment deadline to determine their coverage for 2017 is Dec. 7. Taylor, also director of the Ohio Department of Insurance, said people still undecided or just starting the evaluation process can turn to the department’s Ohio Senior Health Insurance Program (OSHIIP) for free […]
OhioHealth offering free tobacco cessation classes in 2017
December 2, 2016 by
Marion General is here to help those who are determined to quit tobacco. 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 stress management. Below are a […]
Ohio secures public interest price freeze from Naloxone provider
November 28, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that Adapt Pharma will freeze the Public Interest Price for its naloxone nasal spray for Ohio over the next year. Ohio is currently the only state in the country that has secured a price freeze with the company. When given to a person overdosing on opioids such as […]
Ohio infant deaths rise in 2015; state “surging” new resources to support local initiatives
November 18, 2016 by
The number of infant deaths in Ohio increased from 955 in 2014 to 1,005 in 2015, according to new data released by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). The release of the 2015 data comes as the state surges millions of new dollars into local communities to support ongoing initiatives to improve birth outcomes and […]
Free services offered to help make informed choice on Medicare Open Enrollment
November 7, 2016 by
Open Enrollment, which runs October 15th through December 7th, 2016, is that one time each year when older Ohioans can, and should, review their Medicare options and coverages for 2017. It is important for older adults to understand that there are different plans and choices available for the upcoming year and that price comparisons can […]
Marion YMCA hosting an indoor Triathlon in November
November 2, 2016 by
For the month of November, participants will have the opportunity to enter their mileage for the category of their choice and participate in the Marion Family YMCA’s Indoor Triathlon. “This is a great opportunity to try something new, cross train and have fun during the fall’s cooler weather,” says Heather Wright, Wellness Director, Marion Family […]
Flu season arrives in Ohio, health officials urge vaccinations
October 28, 2016 by
Flu season has officially begun in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that everyone six months old and older get the flu vaccine to protect against seasonal flu viruses. In Ohio, flu season begins in October and runs through spring, with cases typically spiking […]
Over 200 pounds of medications collected at 2016 Fall Drop Off
October 26, 2016 by
Once again, Marion County citizens lined up to drop off unused medication at the fall Medication Disposal Day. This year, sponsors added paper shredding to the event. This feature was sponsored by DKMM Solid Waste district and resulted in the collection of just under 1 ton of paper to be shredded. The Take Back Day […]
Ohio AG, Prevent Blindness, Optical Dispensers Board warn against “dangerous” contacts for Halloween
October 26, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, The Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness, and the Ohio Optical Dispensers Board have joined forces to warn consumers about the dangers of wearing decorative contact lenses without a valid prescription this Halloween season. They remind the public that it is illegal for anyone to dispense or sell contact lenses without […]
