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I Heard It Through the Grapevine: Hearing and health

Posted by Paula Scott on July 18, 2024 - 6:00am

By Alaina Kortokrax, Pharmacy Resident and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

I Heard It Through the Grapevine was first released by Motown Records on September 28, 1967.  It was recorded by Gladys Knight & the Pips. The second release was in August of 1968 by The Miracles, even though they were the first to record it in 1966.  The third release was by Marvin Gaye on October 30, 1968.  The Marvin Gaye version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998 and has been used in television commercials and movies. 

Why is hearing so important to our health?  

Hearing loss has been associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline, dementia and poor physical health. The National Institute on Aging reports a faster decline of memory and concentration in those individuals who have hearing losses without corrective devices compared to those with normal hearing. A Johns Hopkins study followed 639 adults over a 12-year period and found those with mild hearing loss were 2 times more likely to develop dementia compared to those with severe hearing loss, who were 5 times more likely. 

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Obituary for Tyler Leigh Thompson

Posted by Staff on July 17, 2024 - 4:10pm

Tyler "Ty" Leigh Thompson, 38, passed away July 14, 2024 at her residence. Ty was born August 17, 1985 in Findlay, Ohio to Joe and Brenda (Beilharz) Faine. 

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Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow, part 1

Posted by Staff on July 17, 2024 - 6:18am

In this series, the Icon presents the Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow comprehensive plan in eight segments, which can be found in full on the Village of Bluffton website HERE. The Bluffton Public Library has two print copies.

INTRODUCTION

Bluffton, Ohio is a place and a people. It is institutions, governmental and nongovernmental systems, and it is home. People form families, find work and livelihood here, build and operate businesses, educate and care for children, develop values, provide goods and services. It is a home away from home for university students, and it is the choice of many to retire here.

Excerpt from 2006 Final Visioning Report

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Ohio’s 988 lifeline has responded to nearly 340K in two years

Posted by Staff on July 17, 2024 - 6:00am

The State of Ohio has announced that two years after its debut, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a proven safety net for thousands of Ohioans each month who face emotional distress or thoughts of suicide.

Since its launch on July 16, 2022, the service has grown steadily. In that time, Ohio’s 19 call centers – the most of any state in the nation – have responded to nearly 340,000 calls, texts, and chats: an average of more than 14,000 contacts each month.

Ohio 988’s average speed-to-answer rate is 25 seconds, compared to 36 seconds nationally, and since its launch, the average amount of calls rolling over to the national 988 network is just 2%, reflecting a workforce capacity that allows the vast majority of calls from Ohioans to be answered in-state, by individuals with knowledge of local resources that can make a difference in a crisis.

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I scream, you scream...

Posted by Paula Scott on July 17, 2024 - 6:00am

I scream. you scream, we all scream for ice cream when it's this hot. Cool off with this virtual scoop, our July coloring page by artist Sabina Clingerman.

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Parks & Recreation Committee to meet July 17

Posted by Staff on July 16, 2024 - 2:27pm

The Village of Bluffton Parks and Recreation Committee will meet at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17 along Lake St. behind 562. N. Main St.

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