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October 18th Business After Hours
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Urgent Care & Specialty Services
- SOMC Waverly Urgent Care and Specialty Center is open from 8am-8pm, seven days a week and is located at 835 West Emmitt Avenue in Waverly. (740) 947-SOMC (7662)
- Urgent Care facilities are designed as a faster alternative to an Emergency Department visit. Urgent Cares provide care for minor illnesses and injuries in a quick and easy manner. Colds, cough, flu, sore throats, ear aches, vomiting, allergies, rashes are just a few of the things that are treated there. They can also treat minor injuries involving cuts, sprains, and broken bones.
- The goal of Urgent Care is to provide you with excellent service and to have you in and out within one hour. The Urgent Care staff includes a combination of physicians, certified nurse practitioners, nurses, x-ray technologist, registration staff and lab technologists.
- The Waverly Urgent Care and Specialty Center also offers consultations and follow up appointments with SOMC Specialists such as Pulmonology, Neurology, General Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical Oncology, and Orthopedics. The SOMC Wound Healing Center is also on site weekly for appointments.
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| More than 1,400 educators and students participated in the 2016 Science Alliance event at DOE's Portsmouth Site in Piketon, Ohio. |
RECORD NUMBER of STUDENTS
Attend 8th DOE Science Alliance Event
PIKETON, Ohio ΜΆ More than 1,400 students and educators from 25 southern Ohio high schools participated in the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) 8th Science Alliance event October 4-6, 2016, at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon, Ohio.
The interactive science fair introduces STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects to high school students who are making decisions about their futures. The record number of students saw 13 demonstrations, ranging from plant history to the nuclear fuel cycle, environmental stewardship, business development, and future farming techniques, among others.
"We would like to thank the school administrators, teachers and students who played a role in Science Alliance. This is one of the largest outreach efforts we have and DOE recognizes it as an event that can open doors for young people," said Greg Simonton, who oversees the event for DOE. "The feedback we received was tremendous and we're glad to see that the schools see value in it."
Representatives from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the Portsmouth Site Specific Advisory Board (SSAB), regional universities, and DOE prime contractors (Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth LLC, Restoration Services, Inc., and Portsmouth Mission Alliance) joined DOE in providing demonstration stations, volunteers and other logistics for the event.
Gracie Evans, a 17-year-old senior from Portsmouth West High School, said the event touched on a number of subjects that she enjoyed.
"I really liked learning about uranium enrichment and I liked Marc Hill's presentation (on site history)," she said. "I really liked learning about all the careers that are possible here. That's something I didn't know."
Luke Nichols, a 16-year-old junior from Piketon, also saw similar value.
"I learned about a lot of things that I didn't know, especially the career options," he said. "I really didn't know a lot about the plant before I came out here. It's been a really interesting experience and I feel like I know a lot more now."
Simonton said the response from schools has been rewarding.
"Each year the event grows in numbers and each year we get teachers expressing how much the students enjoy coming," Simonton said. "When we see those students getting excited during the event with our interactive activities and then hearing from teachers that we are connecting to them, it lets us know we are having an impact."
Science Alliance is part of the Portsmouth site's broader educational outreach program that includes, among other activities, the South Central Ohio Regional Science Bowl, internships, scholarships, and the Ohio University student ASER project where high school students summarize the site's Annual Site Environmental Report.
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| Fluor-BWXT's Marc Hill gives a demonstration on plant history during the 8th DOE Science Alliance at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. |
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OPEN ENROLLMENT for MEDICARE
Ends December 7th
AAA7 Available for Assistance and Help
Are you a Medicare beneficiary? Are you aware that open
enrollment for some Medicare benefits ends December 7th? Open
enrollment is the time of the year when changes can be made in the
plans and providers you've chosen for your Medicare Part D prescription
drug coverage and/or Medicare Advantage option. If you wish to make
changes, you can only do so between October 15th and December 7th. Open enrollment is also a good time to run drug comparisons to make sure the Medicare Part D plan you are on is still your best option as Medicare Part D plans do change from year to year.
Individuals who receive the Low Income Subsidy (LIS) can change their plans anytime of the year. Even if you are receiving help through LIS, it is a good idea to check your plans to make sure all of your medications will be covered on your current plan for 2017.
The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) is a local resource you can utilize for assistance with the open enrollment process and can be reached by calling 1-800-582-7277.
To be eligible for Medicare health insurance plans, you must be at least 65, or be on Social Security disability for two years, and be a US resident or legal citizen for at least five years.
Original Medicare, sometimes referred to as Part A and Part B, helps with hospital, doctor and outpatient services. More than likely, a Medicare supplement is needed in order to cover the costs not covered by Part A and Part B. Medicare Advantage, or Part C, combines Part A, B and D in to one plan. During open enrollment, beneficiaries have the opportunity to make changes to these plans that provides better support for their health and well-being. It's a time to change what doesn't work and keep what does.
More information about Medicare plans and options is available at www.medicare.gov.
Locally, the AAA7 is available as a resource to those in its ten-county district who would like assistance with Medicare or open enrollment. Counties covered by the AAA7 include Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton. For questions or assistance, call toll-free at 1-800-582-7277, extension 250.
Pamela K. Matura, Executive Director, Area Agency on Aging District 7
October 2016 Monthly Column
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SONS of the AMERICAN LEGION
6th Annual Drive for the Y
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Saturday, November 19
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Eastern Local Schools Requests Your Presence at the
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP DINNER
Eastern High School Cafeteria
Call 740-226-4851 to Register
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33rd ANNUAL
FESTIVAL of
TREES' SILENT AUCTION
Friday, November 4
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AMERICAN RED CROSS
Dancing with our Stars KickOff
Friday, November 4
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PIKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FUND
Daddy and Daughter Dance
Under the Sea
Saturday, November 5
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JINGLE BELL WEEKEND
November 18 - 20
Waverly, Ohio
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PIKE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
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Sports
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PIKE COUNTY YMCA
Fall Futsal Leagues
Registration Deadline - October 30
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Be a Precinct Election Official
On Election Day, thousands of Ohioans play an important role in our democracy by
helping to operate neighborhood polling places. Ohio's precinct election officials
(P.E.O.s) work hard to ensure their neighbors have a positive experience when casting
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in the results. Join us on the front lines of democracy and exercise your civic duty by
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Community Rewards Program
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Community Rewards Program
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Employment Opportunities
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Employment Opportunity
Are you looking for a part-time job with opportunities for growth? Join our American Savings Bank family! There is an opening for a part-time teller in our Waverly Branch. Responsibilities include banking and customer service, providing a friendly and welcoming environment for our customers. 1-2 years of experience in these fields is preferred as well as a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be 18 or older to apply.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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