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O'Bleness' Phase I-Castrop Center Complete
June 6, 2005
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital hosted a public open house and tours at the Castrop Center, located in O'Bleness Medical Park at 75 Hospital Dr. in Athens, on Sunday, May 15. >>
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Warning signs of heat stroke vary but may include
June 6, 2005
If you see any of these signs, you may be dealing with a life-threatening emergency. Have someone call for immediate medical assistance while you begin cooling the victim. Do the following:>>
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Avoid heat stroke: Quench your thirst and stave off dehydration
June 6, 2005
Each year, more people in the United States die from extreme heat than from hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes combined, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and ...>>
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The myths and facts of organ donation and a mother's story
June 6, 2005
Everyone has the capacity to save eight lives and enhance more than 50, but many people choose not to, said Nancy Ellis, manager of community relations at Life Connection of Ohio. >>
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Tough bill to swallow
June 6, 2005
A suburban Columbus man wants the right to tell you what legally prescribed medicine you can and can't have. You may have talked it over at length with your doctor or your partner, even read materials...>>
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Commentary: Dads and doulas: how a doula can help enhance a father's role during labor
May 2, 2005
A "special woman" is being honored this month for the valuable contributions she gives to expectant mothers during the process of childbirth. This woman provides continuous physical, emotional and inf...>>
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Commentary: The importance of postpartum support for new parents shown in Athens programs
May 2, 2005
The birth of a child is often a momentous occasion for a mother and family members. However, with a newborn baby also come enormous challenges. As a result, three organizations in Athens provide help ...>>
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Ohio EPA grants upgrades to septic systems
May 2, 2005
The Sunday Creek Watershed Group (SCWG) held an informational session April 27 on the Septic System Upgrade Cost-Share Program currently being offered through an Ohio EPA 319 grant. >>
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Proper exercising for better mental health is now too expensive
May 2, 2005
The Athens Community Center offers discount rates for organizations that benefit low-income groups, but even that's not enough to help members at the local Gathering Place shelter.>>
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This fish really is a no-brainer: if we were serious about living consciously, we'd stop eating it
May 2, 2005
This fish really is a no-brainer: if we were serious about living consciously, we'd stop eating it>>
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Trans fats: FDA still has a ways to go in discouraging them
May 2, 2005
On Nov. 15, 2002, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed mandatory labeling of trans fats -- better known in foods' ingredients list as partially hydrogenated oil or shortening -- on the nutr...>>
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Kids on Campus more than just a summertime event for students
April 28, 2005
As the days grow longer and the weather becomes warmer, children in the Athens area are growing restless in their classrooms. They are eagerly waiting for summer to arrive, but not because it's the en...>>
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Rural Action makes environmental education interactive with programs
April 28, 2005
April has been a particularly busy month for Rural Action's Environmental Learning Program (ELP), due to Earth Day events and their "Art and Environment for Kids" after-school program.>>
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Saturday's 17th Annual Kidfest! stars Scooby Doo and Shaggy too!
April 28, 2005
Athens County Children Services will hold the 17th annual Kidfest on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at Ohio University's Convocation Center. Admission is $2.>>
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Program REACH offers alternative intervention for at-risk youths
April 28, 2005
It seems as if many kids are concerned with predicaments such as whom to go to the basketball game with or what new videogame to buy or what time Spongebob is on TV. However, for the children of REACH...>>
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Shokotan karate class emphasizes self-defense for child students
April 28, 2005
Kids dressed in dogi bow respectfully. Their bare feet hit the wooden floor of the dojo. As they exercise in unison, their punches and kicks are accompanied by the shouts of "Kiai!" Welcome to the Sho...>>
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Can you hear it? It's Spring Quarter: time for outdoor partying
April 11, 2005
One of the appealing aspects of moving out of a residence hall and into an off campus rental house is the ability to host parties, but with that opportunity comes the risk of getting cited for violati...>>
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Purge your soul's concerns with straight talk from the Karma Cleanser
April 11, 2005
I live with a roommate who is a male slut. He's been this way as long as we've known each other, which is about two years. At first, I did not mind the revolving door on his bedroom. Lately it has sta...>>
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When there's a fire alarm sounding, take it seriously, and call 911
April 11, 2005
There are many different types of fire alarms. They range from smoke detectors to systems that control such things as sprinkler systems and elevators. Some fire alarm systems automatically notify the ...>>
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Appalachian Regional Informatics Consortium awarded grant
April 4, 2005
The Appalachian Regional Informatics Consortium (ARIC) Planning Project recently received an additional $100,000 from the discretionary funds of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National ...>>
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