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On Saturday, June 16, the RISERS will host a Break the Cycle Benefit to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with addictions. Proceeds will benefit STEPS at Liberty Center in Wooster. The event will feature 25-mile and 62-mile bike rides as well as the Family Fun Ride.
The Primary Stroke Center at Wooster Community Hospital is the only Joint Commission-certified stroke center in Wayne and Holmes counties. It's important
Riding a bicycle is fun, healthy and great exercise for any age, but there are risks involved. One way to lower those risks is to always wear a helmet.
The benefits of becoming a member of Local Roots Market have just gotten even better.
Staff and students of Kidron's Central Christian School find that spending a day in service to their community brings unexpected and lifelong treasure.
Diabetes support group to meet May 21 at Wooster Community Hospital.
Spring Open House at Lehman's in Kiidron just the beginning of events celebrating the month of May.
Wooster Community Hospital recently held a mock disaster exercise to test the hospital's ability to respond to a devastating tornado.
The Kidney Foundation of Wayne County will host their annual benefit auction for patients of Wayne County on May 11. Doors open to the public at 3:30 p.m., and a dinner, auction and raffle will follow.
Breast cancer survivor is grateful to Wooster Community Hospital for excellent care.
Nursing students had a meet and greet with members of the Wayne County Schools Career Center's nursing advisory board, April 24.
The American Heart Association recognizes Wooster Community Hospital for their wellness culture with special award.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the free program at Wooster Community Hospital.
The Step-by-Step Stroke Support Group at Wooster Community Hospital will host the free program Cardiac Rehab & Heart Healthy Exercises on May 8.
The OARDC was the host of the third Walk MS on Saturday, April 28. Filled with excitement, support and enthusiasm, the event featured 175 participants. Walk MS was held to raise funds for services, programs and research for those living with MS.
WCH employees honored for years of service.
The College of Wooster student organization, PUSH (People United for Sports and Health), hosted a power wheelchair soccer event at Timken Gymnasium to support the Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio (ASPO). The free event offered the community a glimpse into the world of adaptive sports with the goal...
Pollens are tiny egg-shaped powdery grains released from flowering plants, which are carried by the wind or insects.
Participants in the annual Scarlet, Gray & Green Fair got to touch, see and hear how exhibitors contribute to the safety of the environment in celebration of Earth Day.
MOCA House is kicking off a new physical activity and education program to encourage recovery from mental illness, increase physical activity, and reduce and prevent symptoms of various psychological disorders and build lifelong healthy living habits.
The Orrville YMCA is getting ready to open its newly finished expansion areas. Additional square footage allows for new programs to be implemented and for others to expand.
Vegetable gardening classes will be offered April 28, at Local Roots taught by producer member Susan Sivey of Noah's Landing in Shreve.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Every Woman's House (EWH) of Wooster is fully prepared to support the effort. On its quest to educate and inform the community, EWH is hosting a series of awareness provoking activities. The community is encouraged to get involved.
At the College of Wooster Relay for Life event on Friday, April 13, people were feeling good. Celebrate, remember, fight back was the motto that kept teams going for 18 hours on the Scot Center indoor track as they walked to raise money to donate to the American Cancer Society to contribute to...
The Wooster Hope Center's (WHC) food distribution took place on Saturday, April 14, at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Complete with an assortment of churches, organizations and volunteers, the distribution functioned as a well-oiled machine with 335 families served.
The Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair brings visitors from all over to learn about sustainability and how to keep the earth green. The April 17 event will be held at The Ohio State University Extension, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center's Wooster campus.
What first drew Dr. Andy Hart and his wife, Kathy Hart, into medical missions was a love for their daughter Abby. What kept them going back was the simple beauty of Nicaragua and a respect for the people who live there.
Local Roots teams up with The Wilderness Center to offer two gardening classes April 21. The first class will focus on plants native to Ohio and the second will be about Butterfly Gardening.
Occupational therapy can benefit many different patients, but what is it?
The Wayne-Holmes Association of Realtors will be hosting the 14th annual benefit auction for both Holmes County and Wayne County Relay for Life events on Thursday, April 12, at 5 p.m.
Children can have some fun while adults learn about important health-related programs at the Aultman Orrville Hospital event.
Wooster Area Transition recently hosted "Imagine Wooster", a community conversation about how Wooster can continue to become a vibrant, sustainable community.
The Wooster Hope Center (WHC) and Grace Brethren Church of Wooster are combining to offer transportation services that will take community members to and from the fairgrounds for the WHC's monthly food distribution. This exciting collaboration will fulfill more needs in the community.
The Wayne County Health Department is reminding parents to make sure their children's immunizations are up to date.
Wooster Community Hospital will host a free program, Community Resources for Caregivers, in the hospital auditorium April 10.
Diabetes education program scheduled for April 16.
Brighten up your dinner table with fresh greens and other vegetables from Local Roots.
Back pain can be caused by muscular problems, a pinched nerve or degenerative discs.
Angela Hunter was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Ohio March 17. Hunter, a Wooster resident, will spend the year serving as an advocate for accessibility, acceptance and equal opportunity for people with mobility impairments.
Join the conversation, hosted by Wooster Area Transition, to learn how you can help create a vibrant, sustainable future for the community.
Local mayors deliver meals during Mayors for Meals Day.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between produce farmers and customers. This is a great way to support local agriculture and feed your family a healthy variety of fresh fruits and vegetables each week.
The American Cancer Society will hold a Daffodil Days fundraiser March 19-25 at select Wayne County locations, proceeds of which will benefit local ACS events and help find cures for cancer.
WCH offers nutritional help through programs and promotions.
March marks the National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the American Cancer Society has created the Family PLZ! campaign to make everyone aware of the disease.
For anyone suffering with arthritis, a special exercise class will be offered by The University of Akron Wayne College beginning March 30.
The Sleep Disorders Center at Wooster Community Hospital held its annual open house on March 8, where visitors could tour the center and ask questions to sleep experts.
Try growing heirloom variety fruits and vegetables in the garden this year. You will help perpetuate the survival of the seeds that produce the highest quality food with the very best flavor and you can save seeds to grow next year with confidence your plans will remain true.
In Ohio, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is funding more than $6.3 million over a three-year period for 17 MS-related research projects at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic Foundation and The Ohio State University.
Free program, Palliative Care and Pain Management, will take place in the Wooster Community Hospital auditorium on Tuesday, March 13.
Dr. Anne Marie Chicorelli, of OSU Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, has been selected to provide medical coverage for girls State championship final games for both Division I and Division II high school in Value City Arena at the Schottenstein Center.
Local Roots' 10-week dinner series, Roots of Health, wraps up in March with three more informational and healthful meals.
When it comes to mentoring, few organizations have the momentum and success of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Those involved work hard to give young people a healthier future and stronger community.
With 11 confirmed pertussis cases in Holmes County, Wayne County Health Department officials are taking measures to spread awareness to residents to prevent an outbreak. So far only two cases have been documented in Wayne County.
The initiative and purpose of National Sleep Awareness Week is to educate people about the importance of good sleep and the dangers and pitfalls of sleep disorders.
Wooster Community Hospital's Sleep Disorders Center to hold open house.
Eating disorders affect both men and women and cause more deaths than any other mental illness. National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 26-March 3, is aimed at raising awareness of these disorders and encouraging early intervention and treatment.
Your Human Resource Center is all about the important work of substance abuse and mental health counseling and awareness. This year's fundraiser, Take a Chance Night, offers people of all ages a fun and exciting way to make a difference in the lives of those who rely on YHRC for their counseling...
Local Roots, in conjunction with Wooster Community Hospital, continues its successful ten-week Roots of Health dinner series with a grass-fed dinner Feb. 20, featuring local farmer and author, Karen Geiser, who will share information about the health benefits of grass-fed animal products.
There is an alternative to treating blocked coronary arteries that does not involve surgery.
Local Roots Market & Café in Wooster has been receiving calls from all over the country since market profiles appeared in the Washington Post, Huffington Post and other national media.
The Wooster Hope Center (WHC) has been open since March 26, 2011, and the organization has managed to serve thousands of people with meals, hygiene products, haircuts and food distributions. The WHC aspires to continue growing with the generous support of the community.
Suzanne deSalme and Joe Kaiser are the new part-time managers at Local Roots Market and Café.
Local Roots was invited to attend a USDA-sponsored agricultural symposium in Chicago.
Wooster Community Hospital's Heart Cath Lab celebrated its 10th anniversary this past July, and a decade of excellent patient care by cardiologists.
The Have a Heart for Hospice Gala, presented by Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County, is aimed at raising both funds and awareness.
Back for another round, the Charity Sled Hockey Game will take place Feb. 18 at Alice Noble Ice Arena, when the Wildcats battle the Wooster Oilers. The Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio will showcase their skills and inform the community of their adaptive equipment and cause.
The staff and students of the Wooster City School District traded in their normal blue and gold attire in favor of red Feb. 3 to support the Go Red campaign.
On Saturday, Feb. 4, the Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio (ASPO) hosted the Power Wheelchair Soccer Tournament. Bringing in teams from two other states, the event was captivating and competitive. The rules remained mostly the same with adaptations for the chairs, which included foot guards for...
Many times, veterans do not take full advantage of the many benefits they and their families are entitled to through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Tuscarawas County Veterans Service Office is offering a special day to assist local retired military personnel to obtain the benefits they...
A lifestyle that includes a healthy diet, regular exercise, and not smoking will be the best protection against getting high cholesterol.
Local Roots has once again expanded their services to include longer café hours, a selection of freshly prepared "to-go" items, catering, box-lunches and more.
Learn how you can create positive change at a local level and help people feel more hopeful about the future. Join Local Roots and Wooster Area Transition for the screening of the film, "The Power of Community" at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Wayne County, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.
Join Local Roots Market & Café in giving your 2012 a healthy start with a 10-week series of conversations and meals promoting healthy management through nutrition.
For years many have lived under the misconception that dental health is separate from the rest of the body. Today, however, we know that keeping your mouth healthy is closely linked to overall physical health.
Local Roots Market and Cafe to celebrate anniversary with "Get Back To Your Roots" festival and birthday party.
Wayne County's only female general surgeon is back from her time in New Zealand, where she practiced for a year. Now, Dr. Linda Wang is ready to see her patients once again, as part of Wooster Community Hospital's esteemed list of physicians.
Caregivers don't usually stop and take proper care of themselves, but they are better able to care for someone else when they do.
Dunlap Community Hospital now a subsidiary of Aultman Health Foundation.
CT is an X-ray imaging technique that presents body structures in three dimensions.
Armed with a new grant, Windows of Hope believes it can now further its exploration of helping families with genetic diseases.
Dalton Presbyterian Church is responding to tough economic times by opening a food pantry, hoping to help those in the community who are struggling. They welcome donations of nonperishable food and personal hygiene products.
With the upcoming holidays, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking motorists to help Ohio achieve a record year by not driving impaired, buckling-up and keeping their focus on the road.
Dr. Anne Marie Chicorelli was a faculty presenter for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery/Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America at the International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium Dec. 7-10.
HealthPoint's Health and Wellness is currently offering the DIET FREE program to members as well as non-members.
Arnette graduates as an RN from Aultman School of Nursing.
One of Ohio's significant industries will be affected by the federal health care reform plan.
You don't have to leave town to find the perfect Christmas gift this year. Just head to Local Roots where you can choose from a wide variety of unique, handcrafted gifts made right here in your community. December 17 is a great time to stop by, as it is Artisan Day.
A combination of tests are used to evaluate the function of the bladder.
Renowned local musician John Schmid will present a benefit concert to support the Wooster Community Hospital Auxiliary's mammogram project Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Wooster.
Brightly lit Christmas trees line the front of Wooster Community Hospital thanks to a very special program of the Wooster Community Hospital Auxiliary.
Hospice's new inpatient facility will have the feel of "a place like home."
Women of all ages are invited to a free program on skin conditions.
Suppan Foot and Ankle Clinic has been thinking outside the proverbial shoe box.
The goal of the CBC is simple - to provide a place where women can come to ask questions, find answers and support, and leave feeling empowered to make decisions for themselves.
Participants find time for exercise and pre-feast fun during Thanksgiving morning race.
Viral meningitis is the more common type and usually does not cause severe illness. Bacterial meningitis is less common but is very serious. These two types of meningitis share the same symptoms.
Even though the outdoor farmers' market season is over, you can still find fresh, locally-grown winter produce at Local Roots.
Hospice is a great organization that makes a huge difference in many lives. Beginning Nov. 30, Hospice of Holmes County will fall under Hospice of Wayne County. However, services will continue locally with local volunteers.
Get your holiday shopping done locally this year! Local Roots Market has a wide selection of unique, handcrafted gift items such as jewelry, pottery, toys and textiles all made by local artists and artisans. And be sure to stop by Local Roots Saturday, Nov. 26 for its first holiday Artisan Day.
Fixing ingrown nails can be very simple with a minor procedure done in the podiatrist's office.
Walk in clinic to close due to lack of funding.
You can find almost everything you need for your holiday feast at Local Roots including plenty of produce, locally-made snacks, cider and baked goods. You can also order a locally raised turkey and pre-order specialty pies.
Diabetes Fair to be held Nov. 17 at Wooster Community Hospital.
The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer¿s disease, which is incurable, but there are many other causes such as: severe depression, substance abuse, combinations of prescription medications, brain tumors, metabolic disorders, infections, etc.
Hospice care isn't just for dire circumstances, as it's often misconceived. Beginning Hospice care early in life can help anyone who needs a little extra care reap extraordinary benefits.
Arthritus Foundation to offer free community educaton program Nov. 16 at Dunlap Hospital.
Ohio law requires children at risk for high levels of lead in their blood to be tested at 1 to 2 years old.
Tips for maintaining your weight during the holidays.
Hundreds of bottles of unwanted and expired prescription drugs are now off the streets thanks to Operation Safe Return.
While lung cancer, heart disease and yellow teeth may be the most common incentives to quit smoking, a new study offers one more reason to kick the habit. Could secondhand smoke be a contributing factor to learning and behavioral issues in children?
Be aware of the dangers of drowsy driving and the need for restful sleep.
When you feel good about the way you look, you just naturally feel better physically. The American Cancer Society's Look Good...Feel Better program is a way for cancer patients to look and feel their best.
The harvest season may be coming to an end, but there's still plenty of fresh produce available at Local Roots Market and Cafe.
Casey's Challenge returned for the second year Oct. 22.
Hosted by CIRCLE Coalition and Spink Inc., Harvest Bash will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 5-8 p.m. at the Gault Liberty Center. Filled with free games, activities and food, the event will certainly entertain each family member. The purpose of Harvest Bash is to support a drug and alcohol-free...
Local Roots will once again team up with Today's Kitchen Store to host a class about garlic.
Dr. Kristin Smith has joined Twin Springs Medical Center in Kidron and is accepting new patients.
If your feet constantly hurt, a diet full fo chemicals that cause inflammation may be the source of the problem.
Breast cancer can be a devastating diagnosis for any woman. The American Cancer Society gives women extra support and hope through their Reach to Recovery program.
The Go-2-Girls of STEPS and Every Woman's House have organized their own group to support other volunteers and create a pattern of predictability and consistency for the organization they serve. The Go-2-Girls focus mostly on the donation room, which serves clients in a variety of capacities. But...
What do you do with all those prescription drugs lying around your house that you no longer need? The MEDWAY Drug Enforcement Agency has the answer.
Two local businesses provide a check for gas cards for Wayne County cancer patients.
Could you get out of an abusive relationship? Find out by participating in the upcoming In Her Shoes workshop Oct. 24 in Millersburg, where a series of options takes participants through the lives of real-life cases, where the participants are trying to make the right choice while walking In Her...
The American Cancer Society offers many programs and help for patients and their families. Learning more about these programs can make life easier and offer individuals help when they need it most.
Wooster Community Hospital is bringing Zonya Diet Free to the community.
Pink Glove Dance Project video needs your vote.
Adult practical nursing students from Wayne County Schools Career Center assist with screenings at Lincoln Way Elementary.
Casey's Challenge 5K walk and 5K and 10K run is the annual event held to raise funds and awareness for physically disabled athletes. The event is open to both ambulatory and disabled athletes, and will be held on Oct. 22 on the corner of North and Market streets in downtown Wooster.
The American Cancer Society believes the use of mammograms, complementary additional testing, clinical breast exams, and reporting breast changes to a physician early offer women the best chance to beat breast cancer, if diagnosed.
If your family is dealing with a cancer diagnosis there are many helps available. Hope Lodges are just one example of the many resources offered by the American Cancer Society.
Despite the wet weather, the Rich Dalessandro Memorial Fall Turkey Run received overwhelming community support.
Merry Boothroyd of Wooster Community Hospital's Healthpoint answers questions about occupational therapy and gives advice on joint health.
Tara Raudebaugh, RN, MSN has been named the new manager of the Women's Pavilion at Wooster Community Hospital.
A nurse from the Wooster City School District will be presented with a national award for excellence.
This year marks the first time Medicare enrollment begins a month early, in October.
Pool therapy provides many therapeutic benefits.
The Wooster Ambulatory Surgery Center was recently awarded the OR Excellence in Action Award for Surgical Site Infection Prevention from Outpatient Surgery Magazine.
An innovative piece of technology gives drivers a taste for just how difficult and dangerous it is to drive while distracted.
Annual Medicare open enrollment starts a full month early this year, on Oct. 15.
Except for skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting men today. This year, 250,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Man-to-Man, is a great support group to help patients find answers.
A free arthritis community education program will be held by The Arthritis Foundation and Wooster Community Hospital on Oct. 25.
Weisend joins Dunlap Rehabilitation Services.
The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association's annual series of free public tours heads to Wooster to showcase Local Roots and South Market Bistro, two excellent area resources for local foods.
A unique collaboration between the Wayne Presbyterian Church and the Wayne Center for the Arts is working to fight hunger in Wayne County.
No woman should have to suffer from heavy periods with the options that are available for treatment today.
Learn everything you need to know about monitoring blood sugar at an upcoming program.
Wooster Community Hospital's Wound Healing Center's ultimate goal is for patients to heal and get back to their life as quickly as possible. With state-of-the-art equipment and a diligent staff, it's easy to see why the Wound Healing Center is a premier medical facility.
There is still has plenty of delicious local produce coming in, so try this recipe for Roasted Ratatouille using ingredients that can be found at Local Roots Market.
Vanata receives certification as a specialist in Sports Dietetics.
Enjoy the fair food. Don't beat yourself up, but go right back to eating healthy foods when you leave the fair.
The Wayne County Fair is an excellent showcase of local farmers and gardeners hard work. You can support these important members of our local economy by shopping at Local Roots year-round.
Thousands of Ohioans take advantage of the many rivers and streams throughout our great state. They enjoy swimming, tubing, fishing, canoeing and other activities - but safety needs to be a priority.
New Beginnings Counseling Center, a ministry of Christian Children's Home of Ohio, provides outpatient counseling, and has opened two new Wooster locations at DayBreak Community Church and Church of the Saviour.
As summer winds down, you may be looking for healthy foods for your students to pack in their lunches. Look no further than Local Roots as they offer a great selection of nutritious, locally produced snacks and foods.
Miriam Hudicourt Raber, DDS, MAGD has received a prestigious award from the Academy of General Dentistry.
An MRI scanner has the ability to yield pictures of almost all of the tissue in the body.
Gardeners are harvesting plenty of tomatoes, peppers and onions right now which means it's time for salsa! Join Local Roots to learn how to make some traditional South American dishes using fresh ingredients, as well as how to salsa dance.
The life of the late Chad Blooming was celebrated and remembered during a folk concert, dinner and silent auction at the Tracy Barn at Quailcrest Farm August 14.
Local Roots is now open 6 days a week and will be offering canning and other classes to prepare you for the end of the harvest season.
Spare a Child, Strike out Abuse, took place on Saturday, July 30, at Wayne Lanes in Wooster. Developed by the Wayne County Children's Advocacy Center, the event was designed to raise awareness of the services offered to child victims of sexual abuse and severe physical abuse, and to raise funds to...
The life of Chad Blooming, who died of ALS at the age of 52, will be celebrated and remembered during a folk concert, dinner and silent auction at the Tracy Barn at Quailcrest Farm August 14, from 2-7 p.m.
The Orrville Health Foundation has signed a letter of intent with the Aultman Health Foundation that will make Dunlap Community Hospital a subsidiary of the Canton-based system.
Local Roots has begun to sprout! A group of interested community members in Ashland have begun the work of creating a new market for local growers based on the successful model that Local Roots has become.
Inpatient rehab, skilled nursing facility and LTACH. Three services that provide similar medical care in three different settings.
Acne does not have to be a detrimental part of the teenage years. There are many treatments and ways of dealing with acne today.
Kidron Relief Sale and Auction offers crafts, collectiblies, food and fun while benefitting a Mennonite charity.
Health Fair to be held at Shreve United Methodist Church August 6.
Exercise at Dunlap West has been beneficial for two local sisters.
Adam Luntz has been appointed as chief financial officer at Dunlap Community Hospital.
Riding strengthens muscles, stimulates nerves, improves balance and coordination and increases flexibility and range of motion. Special needs children benefit greatly from this type of therapy.
For organizers and participants alike, the Wooster Urban Adventure Challenge was truly the adventure of a lifetime.
Hair stylists and domestic violence aren't two things that necessarily seem to go hand in hand, but the program Cut It Out is designed to show stylists how to look for telltale signs of abuse in their clients.
Local Roots Market & Café will host an old-time dance Saturday, July 30. The dance will include live music from Pocketful O' Gimmick and calling by dance instructor Susan English.
The University of Akron Wayne College will host an information session for prospective students to learn more about nursing classes available in Wayne County.
Treatment for incontinence depends on the type.
Follow these tips to help your child develop healthy habits.
Now in its 25th year, Rainbow of Hope Foundation has touched the lives of many families on the local level who have had tough times dealing with medical expenses their children are incurring. On July 22 and 23 in Mt. Hope, they will continue that mission with their 25th anniversary auction.
The annual Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman's House golf scramble is set to take place August 11 and 12 at Mohican Hills Golf Course in Jeromesville.
Dunlap Community Hospital in Orrville was one of four hospitals chosen across the state to implement a childhood obesity awareness campaign in local schools. The success of the program means more children are making healthy choices in the area.
The annual Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman's House golf scramble is set to take place August 11 and 12 at Mohican Hills Golf Course in Jeromesville.
Artisan Day returns to Local Roots on Saturday, July 23. Stop by between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and meet some of the many local artists, crafters and other artisans selling their products at Local Roots Market.
The Wooster High School cross-country program will host the Woo Run, an annual event, on August 13.
The Wooster Hope Center hosted their third food distribution at the Wayne County Fairgrounds July 9. The food was provided by the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank, who has determined a need in Wayne County.
David Skinner and his wife, Kim, have created a new product called High Fiber-It, which can greatly increase the amount of soluble and insoluble fiber in an everyday diet, ultimately creating a healthier lifestyle.
High blood pressure, although it presents very few symptoms, can cause serious medical conditions and is considered a silent killer.
Learn more about where your food is grown or raised by taking the Local Roots farm tour.
Spoon Market & Deli, a new addition to downtown Wooster, offers worldly and ethnic ingredients in a local, family run business. Ultimately, community members can grab a bite for breakfast or lunch and bring home dinner as well.
Safe Sitter classes to be offered at Dunlap Community Hospital.
One agency simply can't fill all of the diverse needs of the clients of the Wayne County Department of Job and Family Services alone. That's where the expertise of a whole host of agencies and organization comes into play.
Dr. Phipps has joined the physician panel of the Wooster Community Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Healing Center.
Several food preservation and canning classes have been scheduled with Melinda Hill of the OSU Extension.
Local Roots teams up with Today's Kitchen Store to offer seasonal cooking classes, making local foods even more accessible.
Foot health is very important, and there are several factors that can cause foot pain, including your diet.
The local Red Cross has launched an urgent appeal for blood donors due to critically low blood supplies.
A decline in blood donations is typical during the summer months, but the need for blood never goes on vacation. It is important for everyone to remember the American Red Cross during the summertime.
Wooster Community Hospital's Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit offers an atmosphere focused on personal attention and quality physical therapy. Patients looking for a kind and helpful rehab regimen can find it right at home in Wooster.
New Horizons Naturals, a new store in Millersburg, is the best place to find organic foods, vitamins, supplements, and personal care products, all with the best in personal attention and customer appreciation.
Dr. Ted Wymslo, director of the Ohio Department of Health, encourages Ohioans to get outside and enjoy summertime activities, but to do so safely.
Although a large, black and white Holstein cow might be the first thing that pops into the mind of the average American when they hear the word, 'milk,' cows do not have the corner of the world's milk market.
One of the most loved products created by milk is cheese. And in this region of Ohio, Swiss cheese reigns as the number one favorite.
The newly completed section of the Rails-to-Trails project in Wayne County runs from Creston to Rittman. The seven-mile section has already been heavily used by walkers and bicyclists of all ages.
Safe Sitter classes for adolescents age 11 to 13 will be held at Dunlap Community Hospital. The program teaches young adolescents how to handle emergencies when caring for younger children.
On Saturday, June 11, guests who stopped by Deborah's Garden Market were treated to pink décor, treats, and flowers in order to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer. The event was inspired by the new Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea, which was awarded to a lucky guest. The shop received 500...
Technology requirements of the new health care bill do impact the person on the street.
Father's Day is just around the corner and Local Roots has everything you need to treat Dad to locally-grown favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner - not to mention a number of locally crafted gift items.
Main Street Wooster's summertime Farmers Market is back and more popular than ever.
Wooster Community Hospital has been approved by the Ohio Department of Education as a provider for the Autism Scholarship program.
Summer means an increase in injuries from backyard grills, bonfires and fireworks.
Wooster Community Hospital has named a new program director for the hyperbaric medicine and wound healing center.
Celebrate National Dairy Month (June) with Local Roots' delicious selection of locally produced dairy products.
Despite widespread warnings of the risks associated with unprotected sun exposure, approximately two million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year. About 68,000 of these cases will be melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer.
Dick Farrell
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