By Aline Kamatali, APRN-CNP, FNP-C, MPH, LL.M, LL.B
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Physicians Plus Urgent Care
Obesity Facts
Obesity is a significant public health challenge in the United States, with more than 40% of adults affected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has acquired a TrueBeam linear accelerator system from Varian Medical Systems, improving treatment options for patients undergoing radiation therapy at The Armes Family Cancer Care Center (AFCCC), a division of the health system.
Radiation therapy treatments are designed to damage cancer cells to prevent them from dividing, without damaging other tissue. The team providing this treatment includes radiation oncologists, radiation therapists, nurses, dosimetrists, and physicists.
Allen Soil and Water Conservation District recommends soil testing
Winter is right around the corner and many homeowners are taking advantage of the unseasonably warm temperatures to complete autumn yard maintenance before the ground freezes. This includes the last-minute application of fertilizer onto lawns.
Bluffton High School Varsity Football plays at home vs. Huron in second round OHSAA Regional Playoffs. Presale tickets are available at www.ohsaa.org/tickets, $11 Adults and $5 Students. Tickets are available at the gate, cash only.
The Bluffton Icon will be temporarily offline for approximately two hours on Saturday, November 9, when it will transition to a new, streamlined format. On November 10-11 the Icon will take a Veterans Day holiday with exception of breaking news.
9:00 a.m., Friday, Nov. 22, Motter Metro Park, 10740 Columbus Grove Rd.
Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will lead a late fall hike at Motter Metro Park. Register by Nov. 21 at www.jampd.com or call 419-221-1232.
Explore the prairie in late fall at beautiful Motter Metro Park. We’ll inspect habitat restoration work and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in late autumn. Dress for the weather.
