Tips for seniors to ensure a healthy road trip
(StatePoint) When thinking about road trips, you might envision college kids heading on adventures, but older adults take road trips, too, according to a...
Opionion column: Congress should lower out-of-pocket Medicare Part D costs
As Congress considers proposals to bring down drug costs for seniors, one plan they must consider is capping the out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Part...
179th airmen helping to combat Ohio’s war against opioids
MANSFIELD — Nearly 40 years ago, President Richard Nixon declared drug abuse “Public Enemy No. 1.” Since then, law enforcement has been engaged in...
Community Counseling, Third Street Family Health clinic joining forces to provide better health care
BUCYRUS — Area residents seeking a one-stop shop for health care will soon be able to take advantage of a collaboration between Community Counseling...
Tips for taking care of gross household pests
(StatePoint) While a pest problem can cause embarrassment and concern, you can take comfort in the fact that not only is the problem is...
Romanchuk honored by Public Children Services Association of Ohio
COLUMBUS— State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) has been named the Public Children Services Association of Ohio (PCSAO) Legislator of the Year. He received the...
Here are some warning signs for dementia and Alzheimer’s
(StatePoint) Recognizing and taking steps to address the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias can be extremely challenging — especially in the early...
Governor: Flavored e-cigarettes lure kids, should be banned
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday that he will work with state lawmakers to ban flavored e-cigarettes, which he said are leading...
Flu vaccine clinics set Oct. 24, Oct. 30 in Richland County
MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health recommends everyone age 6 months and older get an influenza (flu) vaccine. This recommendation follows Center for Disease Control...
Alzheimer’s Association planning October program in Galion
GALION — The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter will hold an educational program on healthy aging at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 at the...
