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Weekend Doctor: Treatment for spinal stenosis

Posted by Staff on November 18, 2023 - 6:00am

By Heather Auxier, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Blanchard Valley Pain Management

Spinal stenosis is a debilitating condition characterized by narrowing of the spinal canal or neural foramen that can lead to compression of the spinal cord and nerves. There are various treatment options to help this condition.  

Conservative therapies include physical therapy, activity modification, and exercise. These treatment options help to improve flexibility, strengthen muscles, and enhance posture to alleviate pain symptoms.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Tylenol or ibuprofen can offer temporary relief by reducing pain and inflammation. Long-term medications should be carefully monitored due to potential side effects.

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Health Services
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Heating assistance reminder for low income Ohioans

Posted by Staff on November 18, 2023 - 6:00am

The Ohio Department of Development and Area Agency on Aging 3 want to remind Ohioans assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175% of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills.  

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Regional news
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One fatal traffic crash reported in Allen County for October 2023

Posted by Staff on November 18, 2023 - 6:00am

LIMA__The Lima-Allen County Safe Community Coalition reports there was one fatal traffic crash on Allen County roadways during October 2023.

Thus far, there have been a total of 8 fatalities on Allen County roadways due to traffic crashes in 2023. In comparison, during 2022 there were 12 fatal crash through October.

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Regional news
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Regional football championship tickets, video and audio streaming

Posted by Paula Scott on November 17, 2023 - 7:43am

NOTE: Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

The 7:00 p.m. November 17 Regional football championship game featuring the Bluffton High School Pirates vs the Columbus Grove Bulldogs will take place at Findlay’s Donnell Stadium.

Tickets are available online at www.ohsaa.org/tickets and at the gate, Adult $12 and Student $9.

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Sports
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Apollo Career Center honor roll announcement

Posted by Staff on November 17, 2023 - 7:32am

Apollo Career Center has provided the following list of Bluffton students on the Honor Roll for the first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year.

A  Honor Roll: Hailey Ballinger, Halie Bretz, Gavin Butler, Adalie Hanefeld, Andrew Lackey, Jadyn Nulton, Matthew Piehl

A/B Honor Roll: Megan Gunnett, Maddox Kibele, Kaylee Kindle, Ethan Kohli, Haley Lamb, Hayden Mueller, Nathaniel Rayle, Isabella Sampson

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People
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BVHS receives Level 7 achievement in ‘Most Wired’ survey

Posted by Staff on November 17, 2023 - 7:23am

Blanchard Valley Health System has received Level 7 achievement for the 2023 Acute survey selection in Digital Health Most Wired Survey results from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). Awards are rated from levels 7-10.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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