A free workshop called "Improving Communication with your Loved One" will be presented by Jeff Watson, Education Coordinator of the Central Ohio Alzheimer's Association, on Wednesday, June 30, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Healthcare Bill Could Mean Higher State Costs
June 18, 2010 by
An expansion of Medicaid that's part of the Obama health care law will boost the program's cost to Ohio taxpayers by $1.45 billion over five years, according to projections provided to a newspaper by the administration of Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland.
Warning Issued Over Handling Wild Animals
June 5, 2010 by
Marion Public Health is issuing an advisory to all citizens throughout the Marion City and County areas regarding any type of interaction or contact with wild animals. The health department has received several bite reports from people taking in wild animals.
18th Annual Cruisin’ for Dialysis Is Saturday
June 4, 2010 by
The annual Cruisin’ for Dialysis is in downtown Marion Saturday, June 5. Vehicle registration runs from noon to 3:00 pm at Marion City Hall with events all day long.
The New Whiskey River Band will play from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. There will be a large raffle, including a 50” plasma television donated by Showplace Rent-To-Own. Cars will shoot the loop and awards will be given out at 6:00 pm.
Free Caregiver 201 Series Offered
June 3, 2010 by
The free workshop series, Caregiver 201, will be presented by Anne Bare, RN, BS, on Friday, July 9, 16, and 23, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm each day.
This series is designed to assist families and caregivers coping with the middle to later stages of dementia.
New Immunizations Required For 7th Graders
May 27, 2010 by
Under guidelines established by the Ohio Department of Health, Marion Public Health is reporting that all students entering the 7th grade in the 2010-2011 school year will be required to have a booster dose of the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccine prior to the start of the new school year.
Tips Offered For Avoiding Water Illness
May 14, 2010 by
The week before Memorial Day, May 24–30, 2010, is National Recreational Water Illness (RWI) Prevention Week. Marion Public Health says the goal of this observance is to raise awareness about healthy swimming behaviors, including ways to prevent recreational water illnesses (RWIs).
Red Cross Blood Drives Scheduled – 2 Today
May 13, 2010 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County sites during May:
Marion Hospice Offers Children’s Grief Workshop
April 30, 2010 by
“Healing Hearts” is a 10-week grief workshop dealing with children’s grief issues and is open to any child who has suffered a significant loss. Recommended age range for children is from 6 to 12 years of age.
This series is offered at no cost through Marion General Hospital Hospice.
The group meets from 5:30-7:00 p.m., Wednesdays, beginning May 5. The sessions take place at the Marion General Office & Conference Center, 278 Barks Road W. in Marion.
Group Discussing In-Home Care, Support Services
April 29, 2010 by
The Marion County Council on Aging will host the spring meeting of Caregiver Connections on Thursday, May 6th, beginning at 11:30 am with a luncheon.
The topic for discussion will be In-Home Care and Support Services, as presented by a panel of local service providers. The panelists will be representing Visiting Nurses Association of Ohio, Heartland Hospice, and Visiting Physicians. All three will present information in a lively discussion on a variety of services that are available for in-home care for your loved ones.
