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New Primary Care Provider Joins Mary Rutan Health

8/30/2024

Mary Rutan Health welcomes Abdul Dada, MD, as a primary care provider at Mary Rutan Internal Medicine and the Mary Rutan Urbana Clinic. Dr. Dada is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is now accepting new patients at the Bellefontaine office, at 2231 Timber Trail, and the Urbana office, at 1880 E. US Hwy 36.

Dr. Abdul Dada was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, to his parents, who were refugees. After finishing high school, he decided to stay in Columbus and become a Buckeye at The Ohio State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science. From there, he attended St. James School of Medicine in the Caribbean and later

earned his Doctor of Medicine. With an interest in primary care, he completed a family medicine residency in Chicago, Illinois, where he gained hands-on community medicine experience, including a special rotation in Medication Assisted Training (MAT). After his residency, Dr. Dada returned to Ohio to practice family medicine in Dresden. Dr. Dada is thrilled to join the expanding physician network at Mary Rutan Health.

National Overdose Awareness Day Observed by Healthy State Alliance

8/30/2024

Education and Awareness Continue Throughout Recovery Month in September

August 31st will mark a poignant event recognized annually as International Overdose Awareness Day. It is a day to remember individuals within our

communities affected by substance use disorder and unintentional overdose. The Healthy State Alliance, a strategic partnership between Mercy Health and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, has joined forces to pay tribute to those who have died and to raise awareness about combating the overdose crisis.

Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival Offers Entertaining Array of Live Music September 7, 14 & 21

8/29/2024

Local band favorite Eleyet McConnell starts off the Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival's musical entertainment on a good note.The International Singer-Songwriters Association recently awarded them gold for USA Band Single of the Year, for “Surrender,” from their album "Crazy World," which earned bronze for USA Band Album of the Year.

The 22nd annual Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival at Freshwater Farms of Ohio, just north of Urbana, will offer guests an entertaining variety of live music to enjoy with food and beverages from a variety of food trucks and vendors, including seafood prepared by Freshwater Farms.

A total of 12 bands – four each day of the festival, Sept. 7, 14 and 21 – represent an array of genres, including rock, Celtic, American roots and bluegrass, Motown and funk, blues, and even polka with a punk rock inflection.

Other activities for kids and families include bounce houses, games, face painting, balloon sculptures, the farm’s sturgeon petting zoo and critter displays, trout feeding frenzy, Pirate Treasure Sand Dig, and vendors, including local merchants and artisans.

Ohio School Safety Center Promotes Statewide Tip Line to Keep Schools Safe

8/28/2024

The Ohio School Safety Center is urging students, parents, and community members to use the statewide tip line to help keep schools safe. By calling or texting 844-723-3764, individuals can anonymously report anything suspicious or potentially harmful, including bullying, drugs, weapons, threats, gang activity, self-harm, and other concerns.

The tip line, known as the Safer Ohio School Tip Line, is available 24/7 to receive reports that could help prevent incidents and protect students, staff, and schools across Ohio. In addition to calls and texts, information and resources are available on their website at saferschools.ohio.gov.

Labor Day Concert Featuring Cochren & Co. with Natalie Layne

8/28/2024

Celebrate Labor Day in style with a free concert at the Lion's Club Ballpark in West Liberty on Sunday, September 1st. The event will feature live performances by Cochren & Co. and Natalie Layne, promising an evening filled with great music and community spirit.

The concert starts at 7 p.m., and admission is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating to enjoy the show comfortably. This family-friendly event is the perfect way to cap off the Labor Day weekend, offering a relaxed and enjoyable environment for all ages.

Pete Floyd Reflects on 18 Years of Service at NAMI as He Retires

8/28/2024

After 18 years with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Pete Floyd is set to retire, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and community impact. Among his proudest achievements is the success of the NAMI Family to Family program, which has helped many families gain essential skills for supporting loved ones with mental illness. Floyd recalls

memorable moments, including supporting a family whose missing loved one eventually found success in treatment.

Voter Registration Drive at Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival

8/28/2024

The Greater Champaign County League of Women Voters will be hosting a voter registration drive at the Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival on September 7, 14, and 21, 2024, from 10 AM to 6 PM at Freshwater Farms, 2624 US 68 in Urbana. As a nonpartisan organization dedicated to protecting and expanding voting rights, the League will provide voter registration forms, absentee ballot request forms, and guidance on checking voter registration status online. Festival attendees are encouraged to visit their booth to register and learn more.

Mercy Health – REACH Offers Smoking Cessation Classes in September

8/28/2024

Health System Offers Free Gas Cards to Those Who Attend

If you are ready to make a change for the better and kick the smoking habit, Mercy Health REACH Services – Springfield can help with a free, six-week series of smoking cessation classes starting in September.

Mercy Health – Springfield Receives Gala of Hope Grant to Support Lung Cancer Program

8/27/2024

Mercy Health – Springfield is proud to announce the continued support of its lung nodule program through a grant from the Gala of Hope Foundation. Each year, the organization awards grant money to local organizations in hopes of changing the face of cancer in the Dayton region and fostering greater hope and care for local cancer patients.

Mary Rutan Foundation provides $40,000 in support to students pursuing medical careers

8/23/2024

Through the generous gifts of individual contributors, bequests and memorial donations to Mary Rutan Foundation’s scholarship program, Mary Rutan Foundation provides financial support annually to local students majoring in healthcare-related programs.

Since 1992, Mary Rutan Foundation has awarded over $2.5 million to local scholars. These funds have supported the education of nearly 1,200 current and future health care workers.

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