Chamber NOW June 24, 2022
Pike Chamber News & Opportunities Weekly
In the News
Adena Pike Medical Center earns
Acute Stroke Ready certification

When you or someone you love is experiencing signs of stroke, time to care is critical.

Having nationally recognized, quality care nearby, therefore, may mean the difference between being able to lead the life you want, living with the long-term effects of a stroke or even death.

Adena Pike Medical Center (APMC) recently received that national recognition, successfully navigating a rigorous review process to earn The Joint Commission’s Acute Stroke Ready Gold Seal of Approval® certification and the American Stroke Association’s Heart Check Mark for Stroke certification.

“Time is brain, so our goal is to get patients the appropriate treatment close to home to stabilize them and then transfer them to an appropriate primary stroke care-certified level facility that they need to continue their care,” said David Zanni, Senior Operations Executive Officer at APMC. “You want to get them into an emergency room setting such as we have here at Adena Pike as quickly as possible. You don’t want them going too far with stroke symptoms, you need to have that care as quickly as possible to prevent as much damage to the brain as possible.”
GUS MACKER BROUGHT THE HEAT: 
Ohio’s ONLY 2022 Gus Macker Tournament
Was a Slam-Dunk!  
A Success Story 

The annual Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Event took place at the Waverly Stadium on Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12. This event was the only Gus Macker Tournament in the state of Ohio for the 2022 season and was hosted by the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC). 

“The weather was beautiful,” stated Lisa Pfeifer, the Director of the Workforce & Business Development Program at CAC, who volunteered throughout the event. “It was so wonderful to see our community coming together again and enjoying this year’s Macker event.” 
Opportunities
Annual Mud
Volleyball Tournament
Saturday, June 25
10:00am - ?
Student Loan
Workshop Returns

The FREE Tax Preparation & Financial Literacy Program of the Community Action Committee of Pike County is offering a Student Loan Information Workshop on Tuesday evening, June 28, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the OhioMeansJobs Center at 941 Market Street in Piketon.  Tracy Rice, the SPARK Youth Program Case Management Coordinator, will be instructing the workshop that covers the types of student loans, the FAFSA, grants, payment options, discharge/forgiveness, and scholarships. The workshop is being offered at no cost.    
   
Registration is required. To register, contact Ashley at 740-289-2371 at ext. 7034 or via email at astewart@pikecac.org.  Seating is limited.   

Thanks to the partnership between Workforce & Business Development Program and OSU South Centers Endeavor Center, the Reinventing Recruitment Workshop scheduled for Wednesday, June 29 from 1-4pm has been expanded to accommodate MORE attendees! This workshop will now be held at the OSU South Centers Endeavor Center (1862 Shyville Road in Piketon).

This is a NO-COST training workshop and will focus on providing participants with new and exciting tools for evolving current recruiting practices into more effective methods. The focus being to increase the chances of attracting more applicants and having a more effective interview conversation.

During this workshop, we will cover:

  • HOW TO find Applicants’ Skills/Talents based on their resumes/applications.
  • HOW TO create an Employee Value Statement to clearly explain what employees gain by joining your organization
  • HOW TO increase your chances of applicants showing up for their Interviews
  • HOW TO have more effective interview conversations to gain better insight into the applicants
  • HOW TO use a new method for gaining insight from applicants’ references
  • HOW TO follow up with applicants not selected to build strong relationships for future growth
  • And More…
 
Please call or email Adam Days at (740) 289 – 2371 or adays@pikecac.org to reserve your seat today for this exciting training workshop! 
AN EVENING OF HOPE & HEALING
 
The Post Overdose Response Team (PORT) of Pike County will be hosting the second Evening of Hope & Healing event on Wednesday, August 31 at 400 Pride Drive in Waverly, Ohio. The event will begin at 5:00pm. 

This event is held in conjunction with International Overdose Awareness Day which is the world’s largest annual campaign to bring awareness to overdoses due to substance abuse and provides the resources and means necessary for those struggling with active addiction. In addition to providing resources and awareness, this event provides the opportunity to remember and honor those who have passed away and acknowledges the grief of the friends and family without judgement or stigma. 

This Evening of Hope & Healing will consist of recovery resources and opportunities for those in need, grief counseling resources, and guest speakers who will be sharing information and personal stories about their experiences. There will be a candle-light vigil to honor those lost to overdoses. 
“I’m very grateful for the support that the PORT team has received from the community to host this event for the second year,” stated Brandi Hawthorne, the PORT Chairperson. “It is vital to those in our community who are struggling with addiction to know that we are here to help them without judgement. That everyone matters and to honor the lives lost. Together, we can make a difference for those who need strength and support.” 

Last year’s Evening of Hope & Healing was held at Canal Park in Waverly and was attended by over 250 people with community partners that shared information about resources and recovery options for those in need. The Partners provided support and understanding for the families who have lost loved ones to the opioid epidemic. 

If you would like to volunteer for this event, become a sponsor, or have any questions about this event, please contact Brandi Hawthorne at (740) 289 – 2371 or bhawthorne@pikecac.org.  
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