Re-Imagining the Stewart's Caring Place Hope Walk
Written by Tim DaughertyThe annual Stewart's Caring Place Hope Walk is this Saturday, May 9th. In past walks, hundreds gathered together for a walk outside but because of new social distancing guidelines, it's going to be held differently than in the past. I've included a link at the end of this blog to show you how you can still walk in support of them and never really have to leave your neighborhood.
I'm happy to have hosted this walk for many years with my wife Sue Wilson. Like me, she was widowed from a spouse who had cancer. It is for this reason I'd like to share my personal story about how I became involved with Stewart's.
Back in 2004 or 2005, I was asked to host a fundraising event for Stewart's Caring Place. I learned their mission and promise is to provide a caring, relaxed environment offering supportive services and programs for individuals and families on their cancer journey...at no cost. I was happy to do the event and learn more about this local non profit organization. Not long after that, I found myself with a personal need when Donna, my late wife, was diagnosed with breast cancer so we called Stewart's.
She was able to utilize the many free programs offered to patients going through treatment. Many non-medical programs designed to restore their overall sense of well being while dealing with the effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Our kids enjoyed some of the family-centered programs as well. The kind of programs that restore an overall sense of normalcy to families who have a member going through a serious medical crisis.
It's been almost ten years since we lost Donna but the need for Stewart's Caring Place Cancer Wellness Center continues for countless numbers of our neighbors and friends going through this struggle. Do you know of someone who could benefit from their services? If so, I recommend clicking this LINK and learning more about the wonderful work they do as you embark on this journey yourself or with a loved one.
Thank you for reading.
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today announced the next phase of the Responsible RestartOhio plan as it relates to restaurants, bars, and personal care services.
As part of today's announcement, Governor DeWine reminded Ohioans that COVID-19 is still incredibly dangerous and stressed the importance of continuing to exercise safe health habits as different sectors of the economy begin to reopen.
"Reopening Ohio is a risk, but it's also a risk if you don't move forward. We're on a dangerous road that has never been traveled before in Ohio and the danger is that we relax and stop taking precautions," said Governor DeWine. "All of us collectively control this. I ask you to take calculated risks and make good judgments. Continue social distancing, washing your hands, and wearing face coverings. If you aren't concerned with what happens to you, do it for others."
RESTAURANTS/BARS:
Restaurants and bars in Ohio will be permitted to reopen as follows:
- Outdoor dining: May 15
- Dine-in service: May 21
To ensure that these establishments operate in the safest manner possible, Governor DeWine's Restaurant Advisory Group created a detailed list of guidelines and best practices for restaurant and bar owners to follow. The full list of mandatory and recommended best practices can be found at coronaviurs.ohio.gov.
PERSONAL CARE SERVICES:
Personal care services such as hair salons, barbershops, day spas, nail salons, and tanning facilities may reopen on May 15.
To ensure that these establishments operate in the safest manner possible, Governor DeWine's Personal Services Advisory Group created a detailed list of guidelines and best practices for personal care service providers to follow. The full list of mandatory and recommended best practices can be found at coronaviurs.ohio.gov.
CURRENT OHIO DATA:
There are 22,131 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Ohio and 1,271 confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths. A total of 4,140 people have been hospitalized, including 1,167 admissions to intensive care units. In-depth data can be accessed by visiting coronavirus.ohio.gov.
Video of today's full update, including versions with foreign language closed captioning, can be viewed on the Ohio Channel's YouTube page.
For more information on Ohio's response to COVID-19, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.
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Akron Zoo Volunteers Making Masks for Local Health Care Workers
Written by Ryan Lang(Akron Zoo) Akron Zoo volunteers and staff have stepped up to sew masks from kits developed by the zoo’s veterinary team.
Using a medical mask pattern from the University of Florida, volunteers are making masks with up to N99 level filtration using Halyard H600 surgical sterilization wrap material. These masks can be sterilized for reuse.
When the zoo put the call out to its staff and volunteers, several dozen people wanted to use their skills to help make masks. The Akron Zoo’s goal is to make several thousand masks.
A portion of the masks will be donated to the Summit County Health Department and other community partners. The remainder of the masks will be used for zoo staff and to restock the zoo’s emergency stockpile. The zoo donated approx. 1,400 N95 masks from its emergency stockpile to Summit County Emergency Management Agency several weeks ago.
The Akron Zoo is closed until further notice. The zoo will make updates on its website and social media. For more information, visit www.akronzoo.org or call 330- 375-2550.