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Simple steps to teach kids to brush their teeth

Posted by LizGH on December 29, 2019 - 6:00am

Note: this article is provided by ONU Healthwise Pharmacy.
As an adult, brushing your teeth is something you could probably do with your eyes closed. But for kids, this twice-daily task isn't so simple.

Children don't automatically know how to brush their teeth or how long or how often to do so. Fortunately, you can help your kids understand exactly how to keep their teeth in mint condition. For information on teaching and motivating children to brush their teeth and common mistakes to avoid, keep reading.

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Weekend doctor: Holiday eating

Posted by LizGH on December 28, 2019 - 6:00am

By Julie Russell, RD, LD, CDE
Outpatient Dietitian/ Diabetes Educator
Blanchard Valley Diabetes Center
The holidays are a busy time of year, and it can be easy to get off track with your eating habits. Even though you get busy, don’t forget to take the time to eat throughout the day. When you skip a meal, it can lead to overeating at the next meal. Try to plan out your meals for each day or even better, the week. When you plan a meal, keep each food group in mind to ensure you get a balanced diet.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Arliss Plaugher participated in 18 VOSH mission trips

Was a Melvin Jones Fellow in Bluffton Lions Club
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 27, 2019 - 5:13pm

Arliss Dale Plaugher, 84, died Dec. 27, 2019, at Lima Memorial Health System.  He was born Jan. 15, 1935 in Lafayette to the late Odie and Dortha (Kettimon) Plaugher. On Oct. 26, 1956, he married Barbara Hall Plaugher who survives.

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Obituaries
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Senior Citizens Center first place window

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 27, 2019 - 2:02pm

Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce announces the winners of the downtown holiday window contest. Winners are: first, Bluffton Senior Citizens Center; second Faith Investment Services; third, tie between Twisted Whisk Cafe and Studio Silhouette. Today the Icon features Senior Citizens window,  at 132 N. Main St., in this photo series. Click here to view more photos.

 

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12 basketball games in three days

Starting tonight in BHS gym and extending to Sunday at Sommer Center
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 27, 2019 - 1:20pm

Four boys' high school basketball teams, four university men's teams and four women's teams play in Bluffton in three tournaments involving 12 different games over a three-day period at the end of December.

McDonald's sponsors the three tournaments. The boys' games are in the Bluffton High School gym. The university games are in the Sommer Center.

Bluffton High School boys'
McDonald's Holiday Tournament
BHS gymnasium

Friday, Dec. 27
Continental vs Arlington 6 pm
Bluffton vs CR 7:30 pm

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Sports
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Resources for Ohioians who resolve to quit smoking

From the governor and Ohio health director
Posted by Icon K on December 27, 2019 - 6:00am

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, joined by Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, MD, MPH, and OhioHealth Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, today offered resources to those looking to quit using tobacco products in the new year.

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