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Candy man

Posted by Staff on October 27, 2022 - 4:25am

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In 1972, Sammy Davis, Jr. released the song, The Candy Man.  Sammy Davis, Jr. was an amazingly talented man who could sing, dance, play various instruments, and could make you laugh.  He was considered to be one of the world’s best entertainers during his career.

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St. Rita’s participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Posted by Staff on October 24, 2022 - 7:49am

Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center will participate in the annual Drug Take Back Initiative from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, offering the community an opportunity to safely dispose of unused or expired medication.

Accepted medications include vitamins, pills and pet medications.

The center cannot accept needles, inhalers, liquids, lotions, aerosols, ointments and creams.

Unwanted or expired medications should never be disposed of in the toilet; it is harmful to the environment.

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Grand Canyon

Posted by Staff on October 20, 2022 - 8:40am

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

The Grand Canyon is a seventh Natural Wonder of the World.  It is an impressive testament to the power of water.  The canyon was formed millions of years ago when water drained off the Rocky Mountains to form the Colorado River.  The river ultimately carved a canyon 227 miles long and at some points 10 miles wide.  

The Grand Canyon is an example of the quote by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. “In the confrontation between stream and the rock, the stream always wins, not through strength but by perseverance” is an inspirational quote in his publication Life’s Little Instruction Book, written for his son going to college.  His book was on the New York Times best seller list for over two years.  

So, why is a pharmacist writing about the Grand Canyon? Well, it has more to do with perseverance than forging water through rocks!

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Allen County COVID-19 transmission risk downgraded to low

Posted by Staff on October 15, 2022 - 6:43am

As of October 14, 2022, Allen County is at LOW risk for transmission of COVID-19, according to Allen County Public Health.

  • There have been 85 new reported cases in Allen County in the past 7 days.
  • There have been 9.9 new hospitalizations in Allen County in the past 7 days.
  • No new deaths have been reported to ACPH by local healthcare providers in the past 7 days.
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Be safe

Posted by Staff on October 14, 2022 - 6:48am

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

"Be safe" is part of the Urban Dictionary as a statement of farewell. The Urban Dictionary is an online source started in 1999 to help us understand slang words and phrases. "Be safe" is a way to say goodbye and to stay out of trouble, especially with the law.

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Allen County investigating potential Salmonella outbreak

Posted by Staff on October 13, 2022 - 5:34am

UPDATE: Out of an abundance of caution, Bluffton Baking Co. is recalling Pumpkin Pie Stuffed Cheesecake Cookies, which were sold from September 30-Oct. 4 in Hancock and Putnam County markets. If you purchased these cookies and please have some remaining, please do not consume.

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