DEADLY BATCH ALERTS
A text alerts network has been established in Ohio for early warnings about overdose surges and deadly batches of drugs in Northwest Ohio.
For example, on November 4, three overdoses in 24 hours were reported in Hancock County.
Text “SOAR” to 419-670-7627 to receive Overdose Surge and Deadly Batch Alerts when there is a spike in overdoses or dangerous drugs are found in your area.
By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
Centaurus is the ninth largest constellation and it can be found in the southern sky. Centaurus belongs to the Hercules family of constellations. The second century Greek astronomer Claudius Ptolemy has been credited with discovering the constellation.
By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
In 1972, Sammy Davis, Jr. released the song, The Candy Man. Sammy Davis, Jr. was an amazingly talented man who could sing, dance, play various instruments, and could make you laugh. He was considered to be one of the world’s best entertainers during his career.
Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center will participate in the annual Drug Take Back Initiative from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, offering the community an opportunity to safely dispose of unused or expired medication.
Accepted medications include vitamins, pills and pet medications.
The center cannot accept needles, inhalers, liquids, lotions, aerosols, ointments and creams.
Unwanted or expired medications should never be disposed of in the toilet; it is harmful to the environment.
