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Miss Ohio begins bike tour of children's hospitals

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Monday, August 29th, 2011, 6:50pm
Miss Ohio begins bike tour of children's hospitals

LEBANON, OH (FOX19) - Miss Ohio 2011 Ellen Bryan’s Miss Ohio Bike Tour to raise funds for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) of Ohio launched on August 29th, and will include stops in Lebanon, Mason, Downtown, Avondale, Liberty Township, and Hamilton.

Her 27 day trip will take her to all six (6) Children’s Hospitals in Ohio and is scheduled to stop in 45 cities along the way.

Bryan will begin day three (August 31st) in Lebanon and will ride to Mason where she will make an appearance at First Financial Bank on Arbor Square and continue on to Cincinnati with a stop at First Financial Bank on South Liberty in Liberty Township. 

Bryan will begin day four (September 1st) visiting patients at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and will attend the Reds & Phillies game at Great American Ballpark.  She will conclude the day at Walmart on West Main Street in Hamilton.

Bryan will be joined by Miss Ohio contestants, volunteers and local dig

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Pink plague on pond is really just charity fundraiser

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Friday, August 12th, 2011, 11:22pm
Pink plague on pond is really just charity fundraiser

MASON, OH (FOX19) - More than 22,700 little pink Snoopy's were floating in the fountains on International Street Friday at Kings Island, raising the total to $100,200 that has been raised so far for Susan G. Komen Greater Cincinnati affiliate as part of the second annual Kings Island for the Cure campaign.

If online and you don't see the entire photo, click on the headline.

The Snoopy’s can be purchased online at www.visitkingsisland.com or at the park for just $5.00 to help in the fight against breast cancer. 

On August 21, one lucky Snoopy will be randomly selected from the fountains and the owner of that Snoopy will win a brand new 2012 Ford Mustang Convertible, courtesy of Cincinnati Bell’s new 4G network.

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Otterbein goes from Retirement Living to Senior Lifestyles

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011, 12:47am
Otterbein goes from Retirement Living to Senior Lifestyles

LEBANON, OH (FOX19)-  Otterbein Retirement Living Communities is no longer going by that name.  A release from organization explains the changes:

Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices, formerly known as Otterbein Retirement Living Communities, has grown, introduced new services and changed significantly over the last five years.

Once exclusively traditional continuing care retirement communities, Otterbein has expanded its ministry to include a wide variety of lifestyle community wellness and life-enriching services, small house skilled nursing and rehabilitation neighborhoods, and regional home health services. The organization has grown and changed and now offers a variety of lifestyle choices for Ohio’s seniors. Each of Otterbein’s senior lifestyle choices has its own unique design and structure, but all still act as one ministry, answering one call, as one Otterbein.

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Be the Match Soccer Marrowthon in Mason

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Friday, August 5th, 2011, 9:44am
Be the Match Soccer Marrowthon in Mason

MASON, OH (FOX19)  - Jewish Hospital/Mercy Health Partners have teamed up with Be The Match Registry to hold its 3rd Annual Soccer Marrowthon.  Area soccer players are pairing their love for the game with a good cause. Opening ceremonies are on Saturday, August 6 at noon at Heritage Oak Park.

More than 1,000 players will participate in this life changing event that will go until midnight.  Players will range in age from 6- 50 years old. 

Be The Match Foundation works with the Be The Match Registry to ensure patients with leukemia, lymphoma and other life-threatening diseases in need of an unrelated marrow or cord blood transplant receive the treatment and support they need. In addition to teams playing soccer throughout the day, we will have entertainment, food, prizes and a marrow donor drive will take place at 12 noon and to join the bone marrow registry- is as simple as a cheek swab.

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Skilled Care Pharmacy appoints Executive Director of Operations

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Thursday, August 4th, 2011, 12:32pm
Skilled Care Pharmacy appoints Executive Director of Operations

MASON, OH (FOX19) - Skilled Care Pharmacy, a provider of medication needs for residents in extended care communities in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, has named Marilyn Rumbin, MBA, as Executive Director of Operations.

Rumbin’s responsibilities include administrating overall operations of Skilled Care Pharmacy, reviewing and evaluating program activity results, ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled, allocating resources for greater program effectiveness and efficiency, and developing organizational/administrative policies and program objectives.

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Summer energy assistance available through local non-profit

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, July 21st, 2011, 11:59pm
Summer energy assistance available through local non-profit

LEBANON, OH (FOX19) - The E-HEAP Summer Crisis Program (SCP), a federally funded program administered by Warren County Community Services, Inc.

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Warren County Health Commissioner offers heat safety advice

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011, 11:53pm
Warren County Health Commissioner offers heat safety advice

LEBANON, OH (FOX19) -  During hot weather remember it is important to protect your health.  When temperatures are extremely high, remember to keep cool and use common sense.

Here are tips from Duane Stansbury of the Warren County Combined Health District:

Drink Plenty of Fluids

During hot weather you will need to increase your fluid intake, regardless of your activity level. Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink. During heavy exercise in a hot environment, drink two to four glasses (16-32 ounces) of cool fluids each hour.

Warning: If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask how much you should drink while the weather is hot.

Don't drink liquids that contain alcohol, or large amounts of sugar—these actually cause you to lose more body fluid.

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