Bluffton University baseball and softball teams are in Florida during spring break. Here’s a summary of their recent contests:
Baseball
FORT MYERS, Fla - The Bluffton University baseball team knocked off Thiel 11-8 on March 7, in their seventh game of the Gene Cusic Classic. Bluffton improved to 3-4 on the season, while Thiel stands at 2-3.
Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center recently received initial accreditation for the newly developed Internal Medicine Residency Program.
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Next Accreditation System and the policies set forth in its Policies and Procedure Manual, all accredited programs are being reviewed annually by their relevant Review Committee.
At its Jan. 25, 2019 meeting, the Review Committee for Internal Medicine reviewed the program and granted Mercy Health – St. Rita's Medical Center Initial Accreditation.
Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.
It seems like everyone is “detoxing” or "doing a cleanse” these days. But are these diets actually safe? Do they work?
Detoxification has been suggested as a way to remove toxins from the body, give you more energy and help you lose weight. However, "detoxing” has not been found to help remove toxins from the body or improve health, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.
Tweets from www.blufftonpirates.com- Good evening Pirate fans!! 152 class is currently wrestling. There will be 160 and 170 as well as an awards ceremony before Deandre takes the mat tonight. 8:40 would be a safe guess as a possible start time.
The following is highway construction scheduled to occur within Hancock County. Work is dependent upon weather conditions, and unless otherwise noted, it will take place during daytime hours.
Interstate 75 northbound between state Route 613 and the Wood County line, north of the city of Findlay, will be restricted to two lanes through the work zone for guardrail repair on Monday, March 11. Work is expected to begin at 8 a.m. and continue through 2 p.m. Work is being performed by the ODOT District 1 roadway services department.
By Kristina Trout, Au.D ENT & Allergy Specialists of Northwest Ohio
While completing a hearing test in the convenience of your own home may be an attractive alternative to making an appointment with an audiologist, online hearing tests are unlikely to accurately or reliably identify the extent of your hearing problems. But what exactly are the benefits to visiting an audiologist versus attempting a hearing test at home?
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
(COLUMBUS) - Deandre Nassar made a valiant take down with just three seconds remaining in his state semi-final match to win 3-1 and advance to Saturday’s State Final of the 182 class.
DeAndre Nassar, Bluffton High School wrestler, won his quarter-finals state meet match with the takedown in the final three seconds to advance to the state finals. Watch the Icon for more details. (From www.blufftonpirates.com)
Dr. Vincent McGinniss developed an interest as an ear-nose-throat physician when his twin sister, a musician, required ear surgery.
Today Dr. McGinniss, D.O., handles surgeries once a week at Bluffton Hospital. Depending upon the patient, the surgery may involve tympanostomy tubes, tonsillectomies or facial plastic surgeries.
He is board certified in both ENT and facial plastic surgery.
