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New music program at Mercy Health - St. Rita's

Posted by Icon K on October 26, 2019 - 6:00am

Music therapy has been recognized as an effective form of reducing anxiety and stress. For example, many studies have supported the findings of listening to music prior to a surgery because it reduces the need for using sedative medication.

Now, musicians from the community can help provide comfort and healing to patients and all those who enter the doors of Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center. It is all thanks to a donation from St. Rita’s Volunteer/Auxiliary Resources; a baby grand piano now resides in the lobby of the facility.

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Sign-up underway for holiday memorial wreath-making

Posted by Icon K on October 26, 2019 - 6:00am

Bridge Hospice Bereavement Services is offering a “Holiday Memorial Wreath-making” event at two locations for those who have lost a loved one. 

Guests will create and display a wreath in memory of loved ones this holiday season. The entire family is welcome to participate in this activity.

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Weekend doctor: When should I be screened for cancer?

Posted by LizGH on October 26, 2019 - 6:00am

By Brianne Hottinger, MSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, TTS
The number one reason to be screened for cancer is to find it in its earliest stages and have a greater potential for cure.

The following are the latest screening guidelines, according to the American Cancer Society: 

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Win moves Bluffton to 6-10 overall

Posted by LizGH on October 26, 2019 - 6:00am

Dalton's Taynor's (Troy/Miami East) second goal of the match sent Bluffton to its first Heartland Conference win of the season when the sophomore found the back of the net in minute 107 for the 3-2 victory! The Beavers improved to 6-10 overall and 1-5 in the HCAC, while MSJ slipped to 3-13 and 1-5 in the conference.

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Bluffton University
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Not just any fall weekend in Bluffton

Here's a list of activities on Saturday and Sunday to consider attending
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 25, 2019 - 4:26pm

It’s going to be a great fall weekend in Bluffton. A wide assortment of events are on the community calendar. Here’s an overview:

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

Suter's corn maze and cider press
There's a corn maze, cider press, hayride, pick your own pumpkin, cider slushies, kettle corn donuts. This year’s corn maze is out of this world as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. All of this is at 4678 Road R, Pandora, and operations continue through Sunday, Nov. 3.

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Events
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One step closer

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 25, 2019 - 2:14pm

Jefferson Street's appearance changes daily and the light at the end of the project tunnel is becoming more obvious. On Friday additional coats of pavement were placed on the street bed. Click for a video.

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