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Here's what you need to know about autism spectrum disorder

Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.
April is Autism Awareness Month. How much do you really know about autism?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a group of neurological and developmental disorders that begin early in childhood — generally before age 3 — and last throughout a person's life.

What Is Autism?

"The Heart's Invisible Furies" by John Boyne

Bluffton Public Library's monthly adult book discussion group will be discussing "The Heart's Invisible Furies" by John Boyne at their upcoming May 1 meeting. 

The book discussion is at noon, Wednesday, May 1, in the library. The monthly discussion group is open to new members and registration is suggested. The group meets the first Wednesday of every month, and occasionally has the author visit via Skype. 

Preventing medication errors can keep your family safe

Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.
Unfortunately, medication errors occur relatively often — and they can harm you and your family. The good news is there are ways to avoid medication errors.

By following these eight safety tips, you can help prevent medication errors at home and keep yourself and your family safe.

1) Ask Questions and Disclose as Much Information as You Can

A month-by-month guide

By Amber Patterson, MD
ENT & Allergy Specialists of Northwest Ohio
Seasonal allergies often get lumped into one category. However, each season has its own unique allergens. Follow the guide below to see which months you can expect to see a flare up of which allergens.

Spring: February - May

Written by Bluffton 6th graders in 1953-54

Note: Bluffton sixth graders in the 1953-54 school year (graduating class of 1960) created a booklet titled "The Bluffton Story." The following article is part of that booklet, which is now in the history collection at the Bluffton Public Library. This series continues each week on the Icon.
By Bernadine Mullet and Emily Hochstettler
The Bluffton Community Hospital has ranked Bluffton as one of the leading medical centers of Northwestern Ohio.

Here are some bird's-eye views of flooding in Bluffton taken about 10 a.m .on Friday, April 26.

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