LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Residents of Lima spent their afternoon at the first "Here's to Our Health" Block Party. The block party was an extension of…

Representatives from both Mercy Health St. Rita’s and Lima Memorial Health System explain what they're seeing as cases rise in the area. We have seen the effects that COVID-19 has had on businesses, schools, and communities, but for the most part, our hospitals have been able to keep their head above water. That was until the recent surge of cases in the area.

As part of St. Rita's Breast Cancer Summit, the public was introduced to some healthy meal options by The James Mobile Education Kitchen.

The James Cancer Hospital education kitchen travels the state teaching people about plant-based diets to reduce the risk of some cancers. Today first responders were introduced to some menu items that also promote maintaining a healthy weight and making healthy choices. The food was prepared in simple and quick 15 to 20 minute demonstrations and participants got a little taste test afterwards. One of the instructors said research has pointed in the direction of eating less meat.

Officials at St. Rita's say they've seen a spike in influenza cases over the weekend, so much so they're starting to turn some visitors away. 

Some ladies around the area got to enjoy a pink-themed tea party while learning how to protect themselves from a serious disease. 

Heart disease is something that is often overlooked, but one event in Lima Square is trying to change all of that for the fourth year in a row.