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End the Stigma, Mental Health IS Important!
May 31, 2018By: Vikil Girdhar, MD April showers bring May flowers, and May brings Mental Health Month. So, what exactly is mental health and why is it important? Does mental health influence a person’s physical health and well-being? How are mental health illnesses diagnosed and what are the treatment options? We are going to answer…
Read MoreBig Brothers & Sisters Launches New Program
May 22, 2018 Big Brothers & Sisters has a brand new program in place that will help caring adults engage with the children even with a busy schedule. The Big Buddies program allows caring adults to be matched with a child on the agency’s waiting list who are unable to make a weekly commitment. “This…
Read MoreSkeels Hosts Health Fair
May 22, 2018 The third annual Health Fair was a huge success. Held at Skeels-Mathews Community Center in Ravenna, the fair included many local organizations and businesses such as Family & Community Services, Foster Grandparents, and the Portage County Health Department. Donations and co-sponsors were represented by many local businesses in the Ravenna and Kent…
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The Other Side of the Pharmacy Counter: We Do More Than Fill Your Pills
March 30, 2018By: Ken Furdich, Pharmacy Resident Almost all of us have been to a pharmacy before to pick up a prescription. Whether it’s a prescription for ourselves, a family member or a friend, we’ve had to wait our turn in the pharmacy line. What’s the wait all about anyways? Can’t the pharmacy just fill…
Read MoreYour Mouth Says a Lot More About You Than You Think
February 28, 2018By: Mackenzie Gerl February is Children’s Dental Health month and is dedicated to educating children and parents, as well as raising awareness, about the importance of proper oral health care. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to not only care for your own dental health, but your child’s as well. Everyone knows you should…
Read MoreHow Social Determinants Impact Access to Health Care and Patient Outcomes
January 31, 2018By: Dr. LaTrice Snodgrass, DHA, MSM-HCM We’ve all seen it. It’s often an uncomfortable situation. What do we typically do about it? We avoid it. Maybe if we don’t look or focus our attention on it, the problem will go away. Meanwhile, we think to ourselves, “Wow, I’m glad I’m not in their…
Read MoreKentway Senior Apartments Sold
December 4, 2017 Residents of Kentway Apartments can expect to see a few changes. The 47-year-old apartment complex on East Summit Street has a new owner: Family & Community Services, Inc. With 140 units designed for seniors 55 years old and over, the apartment complex has a rich history in Kent. It is the oldest…
Read MoreSomeplace Safe Holiday Donation Center
November 15, 2017 Someplace Safe is excited to have a holiday donation center at the Eastwood Mall! With 250 clients registered for Christmas gift assistance, Someplace Safe realized their facility would not be able to accommodate gift drop off and pick up. The Eastwood Mall stepped in to provide a space that could. They have…
Read MorePhyllis Zumkher County Clothing Center Holds Santa’s Closet
November 1, 2017 The Phyllis Zumkher County Clothing Center will be celebrating the holidays with Santa’s Closet. On December 2 from 9:00am–1:00pm, children ages 3-13 can stop in to visit Santa and shop for gifts for three family members. Volunteers at the County Clothing Center are already putting together gift baskets for children to take…
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