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No age boundaries with gambling
April 3, 2011 Cause and effect. We learned about it in science class. For every action there is a reaction. Today, we’ll call it action and consequence. The subject: adolescent gamblin. more »»
SALEM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL...Understanding over-the- counter (OTC) pain relievers
April 3, 2011 Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are medicines that a person can buy without a prescription. more »»
SALEM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL... Put a little spring into your step
March 27, 2011 “People who walk regularly have been shown to experience less incidence of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other diseases,” explained Family Practice physician Timothy Wagner, D.O. more »»
Who is abusing inhalants?
March 27, 2011 When you think about inhalant abuse, who comes to mind? Is it the youth that snatches a butane lighter from the display at the convenience store or chooses the favorite chemical from the array of... more »»
A need for something to hold onto
March 20, 2011 Just about everyone has heard that the 12 steps to recovery involve spirituality and connectedness, an acceptance of a Supreme Powe. more »»
SALEM COMMUITY HOSPITAL...Talking to kids about disasters
March 20, 2011 On March 11th, Japan experienced its most powerful earthquake ever to hit the country, which triggered a devastating tsunami that set off warnings as far away as the western coast of the United... more »»
March: Women’s History Month
March 13, 2011 Every woman is not an Amelia Earhart, Eleanor Roosevelt, Gertrude Bonnin, Gloria Steinem, Rosa Parks or Nancy Lopez, striving to make social changes that improve the quality of life for everyon. more »»
SALEM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL...Is it time for a spring check-up?
March 13, 2011 Getting regular checkups and preventive screening tests are among some of the most important things you can do for yourself. more »»
Sharing more on eating disorders
March 6, 2011 A couple of weeks ago in this space, we talked about eating disorders. The response from our readers was notable. more »»
SALEM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL...Can’t sleep? Maybe insomnia is to blame
March 6, 2011 National Sleep Awareness Week begins Monday and ends with the clock changing back to Daylight Saving Time on March 13, when Americans lose one hour of sleep. more »»
Abuse of heroin on the rise
February 27, 2011 Regional newspapers and broadcast media are, and have been, reporting it: Heroin abuse is on the rise in the area, including Columbiana County. By comparison it is cheaper and easy to get. more »»
SALEM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL...Migraines can mimic a stroke
February 27, 2011 National attention has been drawn to migraines as a result of the recent Grammy awards telecast showing Los Angeles reporter Serene Branson garbling her words live on the ai. more »»
It’s time to talk about eating disorders
February 20, 2011 Beginning today you are looking at National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDAwareness) Week. more »»
SALEM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL...Keeping your heart healthy
February 20, 2011 According to a report released earlier this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of U.S. adults have either high blood pressure or unhealthy cholesterol leve. more »»
Getting to the heart of the matter
February 13, 2011 Let’s get to the heart of the matter. Traditionally February is Heart Month. more »»
SALEM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL...Women have different gut feelings than men
February 13, 2011 Research indicates that gastrointestinal (GI) distress is more than twice as common in women as in men. more »»
PLAY REVIEW: SCT’s ‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’ features a talented cast and familiar songs
February 7, 2011 The Salem Community Theatre’s current production of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland Jr. more »»
Be on the alert for teen dating violence
February 6, 2011 Leah and Tim laughed a lot when they were together. He looked out for the welfare of his mother and grandmother. He had started going to church, too, because she went. more »»
SALEM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL...Risks involved with underage smoking
February 6, 2011 A 2009 survey published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicated that 19 percent of high schools students were currently using cigarettes and 14 percent were using cigars... more »»
Awareness is part of the battle
January 30, 2011 If teens want to experiment with substances, they will look for affordable sources. That can mean the home medicine cabinet, the kitchen cupboard, the laundry room, bathroom or garage. more »» |
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