February 21, 2024 Press Release from the Office of Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Aging: (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) Director Ursel J. McElroy today announced the launch of the Ohio Nursing Home Quality Navigator – a new online tool providing users detailed information about nursing homes across the state in one convenient digital location. A recommendation of the Governor’s Nursing Home Quality & Accountability Task Force, the Navigator includes a searchable map of all active nursing homes in Ohio with care quality metrics, facility comparison functionality, and other features, such as staffing ratios, specialty services offered, and the number of health and safety violations a nursing home received. The tool is designed to empower Ohioans when considering a nursing home for themselves or a loved one.

For 15 years, the school has hosted three blood drives per school year to help aid the American Red Cross and the national blood supply. The teen leadership group at LCC was instrumental in getting the blood drive set up as students went out into local neighborhoods, businesses, and schools to spread the word about the drive and get residents to step up along with the students.

January is Ohio Blood Donor Awareness Month and Solvita Blood Center held their community blood drive today at St. Rita's Medical Center. According to data, the United States is experiencing the lowest number of people giving blood in the last 20 years. Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood but only about 3% of the U.S. population is donating blood. With blood in such short supply, Solvita is happy to see locals giving the gift that keeps on giving with blood donations and helping fight the blood shortage.

The group was set up in the Elida High School gymnasium. The 6-and-a-half-hour blood drive provided the opportunity for Elida students and teachers to roll up their sleeves and help make a difference in the nationwide blood shortage.

June 26, 2023 Press Release from the Ohio Department of Development: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, an…

In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, on March 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be hosting its third annual free community e-cycle event at 2500 Ada Road, where electronics and more can be recycled. Food trucks from sunny side up and curbside escapes coffee will also be at the event. E-cycle is a chance for everyone to recycle items ethically and responsibly in a safer environment.