MAYVILLE – Getting books from the doctor will soon be a routine part of well-child visits at Family Health Medical Services, as doctors and nurses welcome the Reach Out and Read program to the practice. Family Health Medical Services joins more than 3,797 programs nationally that are working to make books part of a healthy childhood.
Reach Out and Read is a simple, yet highly effective concept. The program targets children growing up in poverty Read the rest of this entry »

COLUMBUS- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources wants to help Ohioans “Get Fit Naturally” as they work toward the familiar New Year’s Resolution to improve physical fitness.
When Ohio rings in 2009, individuals and families statewide will pledge to make physical health a top priority. Scrapping a sedentary lifestyle and committing to regular physical activity, such as walking, running and biking, is known to have substantial health benefits. Read the rest of this entry »

Scarguard Labs, LLC is a closely held pharmaceutical company specializing in dermatological medications employing an internationally patented delivery system designed to enhance drug effectiveness utilizing a multi-technology approach. Our flagship product, Scarguard, is the most frequently dispensed product for scars in plastic surgery offices since 2001. In addition, it can be found in most pharmacies, drug distributors and major grocery chains Read the rest of this entry »

Walgreen Co. plans to announce on Wednesday a network of pharmacies, in-store clinics and company health centers it will market to corporate and government employers nationwide.
Under the drugstore chain’s “Complete Care and Well-Being” program, participating employees at work would be able to get checkups, preventive care and other services, such as dentistry and optometry. Walgreen’s Take Care health clinics would be available for basic services Read the rest of this entry »

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A health insurance program meant to help middle-income families who have youngsters with serious illnesses needs to be reworked to reach more people, officials said.
Gov. Ted Strickland signed an executive order in April creating the Children’s Buy-In Program. Since then, four children have qualified and two have been enrolled.
Ohio set aside $12.5 million for 2008 and 2009, anticipating coverage for as many as 5,000 children Read the rest of this entry »

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A health insurance program meant to help middle-income families who have youngsters with serious illnesses needs to be reworked to reach more people, officials said.
Gov. Ted Strickland signed an executive order in April creating the Children’s Buy-In Program. Since then, four children have qualified and two have been enrolled.
Ohio set aside $12.5 million for 2008 and 2009, anticipating coverage for as many as 5,000 children Read the rest of this entry »

Just a day after the Senate passed its stimulus bill, House and Senate leaders have reached a tentative compromise on an economic stimulus package. They believe it will create jobs, provide tax breaks and allocate billions of dollars in additional funding for state Medicaid programs.
The agreed-upon price of the stimulus package is $789 billion-much less than either the original House or Senate package. Nursing homes are expected to receive some Read the rest of this entry »

have reached a financial settlement following their separation.
Terms of the deal are not being disclosed.
“I want to thank our system and hospital board members who worked so diligently to resolve this dispute,” said Ken Hanover, president and CEO if the Health Alliance. “Their dedication, commitment, and perseverance have been remarkable. With this matter resolved, The Health Alliance, University Hospital, The Jewish Hospital, Fort Hamilton Read the rest of this entry »

Walgreen Co. plans to announce on Wednesday a network of pharmacies, in-store clinics and company health centers it will market to corporate and government employers nationwide.
Under the drugstore chain’s “Complete Care and Well-Being” program, participating employees at work would be able to get checkups, preventive care and other services, such as dentistry and optometry. Walgreen’s Take Care health clinics would be available for basic services Read the rest of this entry »

HURRICANE – About two years ago two personal trainers met at a gym and found out they shared the same vision; owning their own fitness business.
Personal trainers Rebekah Greene and Alisha Robinson co-own Reach Personal Fitness in Hurricane.
They were both working at a gym, Greene as a personal trainer and Robinson teaching classes. According to Greene, most of her clients did not want to come to the gym but had to pay membership to utilize her Read the rest of this entry »