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Why to Follow Those Pesky Rules Before a Lab Test

You may be tempted to eat as usual, but here’s why to skip eating before your lab test A fasting blood test...

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Saturday, April 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which means it’s time to get rid of those unused prescription medications. Certain medications intended to treat pain or anxiety can lead to drug abuse and addiction in both adults and children. In the US alone, approximately 54 million people have used prescription drugs for non-medical reasons in their lifetime.
If you notice these symptoms in a loved one, it’s important to seek help right away. 💊 Isolation or spending time with new friends who get high or drink 💊 Often asking to borrow money 💊 Showing up late to work or school, not showing up at all or losing a job 💊 Paying less attention to basic hygiene 💊 Changes in sleeping habits 💊 Lying
You can do your part to prevent addiction by disposing of your prescription drugs in a responsible way. Find a drop-off center near you.

Experts are saying this year’s tick season might be the worst in years, thanks to a mild winter and a shortage of acorns. (Fewer acorns means fewer deer mice for the ticks to feed on.) Here’s how to protect your family from bites and tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease when warm weather beckons. 🔴 Ticks hide out in tall grass and wooded areas where large animals live. When hiking, stick to the trails. 🔴 If you plan to be in the woods, apply tick repellent and wear a hat or bandana to protect your scalp. Wear long sleeves and pants if possible. 🔴 After a day of hiking or gardening, perform a head-to-toe tick check and shower within two hours of being outdoors. 🔴 Don’t forget to check your pets, too!

#FCCincy fans: we'll be rallying with you at tonight's game! Don't forget to bring your rally towel! Post pics with yours using hashtag #CincyRallies & you could be 1 of 4 who win gift cards to the @fccincinnati store! 🔷🔶🔷🔶 #IgniteUnite

Love brightly colored Easter eggs but not the harsh odors? We’re here with creative (and non-toxic!) ways to fill baskets with beautifully decorated eggs. Hop to it! 🥚 Steep purple cabbage or beets in water for an all-natural egg dye. 🐰 Roll eggs in a mixture of whipped cream and food coloring for a marbled effect. 🥚 Give your eggs a speckled look by shaking them with food coloring and rice. 🐰 Cut fun springtime designs from colorful tissue paper an
What are your favorite egg-dyeing techniques?
#Easter #EasterEggs

As #NationalVolunteerWeek comes to an end, we want to extend a big thank you to all of our Mercy Health volunteers for all of their dedicated time, services, warm smiles and friendly nature they bring to our hospitals and other facilities. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful volunteers as part of our Mercy Health team. Let's hear it for all the volunteers out there!
Out of the many volunteers we are so grateful to have, here are a few pictured: Connie from Cincinnati, Jerry from Toledo, Louise from Toledo, James from Paducah,Ken from Toledo.

Eating disorders have a life-threatening impact on the heart, brain, stomach and more. That’s because our bodies are forced to break down their own muscles and organs when they’re starved for energy and nutrients.
If you or someone you love shows symptoms of an eating disorder (sudden weight loss, preoccupation with food or weight, strange eating rituals) you’ll find the support you need at Mercy Health. Our doctors are here to guide patients through the healing process with nutritional, psychological and emotional counseling.

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