Legislation would protect nurses, patients
Every day, nurses in Ohio communities work long hours doing vital work in our health care system, keeping patients safe and providing the highest...
To improve, Congress needs to look inward
There are a lot of reasons why Congress finds itself hamstrung in Washington and discounted by the people it serves at home. These include...
Never a good idea to wash raw poultry
QUESTION: I saw a discussion on social media this week that said not to wash raw chicken before cooking it. But I always rinse...
More spilled milk memories
After my recent column about spilled milk, Dolly Lawler, the mother of a former student of mine, shared a beautiful reminisce about two generations...
Attend Carol Marak’s free Live events on Facebook @Carebuzz. Every Tuesday, 3 p.m. CST,...
Staying socially active enriches our lives, and creating inter-generational friends keeps us young at heart and mind. But, how does an older person create...
Right to Life reviews ‘Unplanned’
At the Gloria Cinema, 7 and 8 May, “Unplanned,” the true story of Abby Johnson’s conversion from passionate abortion-provider to pro-lifer, was shown to...
More foodborne illness outbreaks detected last year
QUESTION: It seems like there have been more foodborne illnesses in recent years. Is that true? Answer: Sort of. More outbreaks have been detected...
Urbana mayor reacts to levy vote
Thank you to everyone who took the opportunity to vote in the May 7 election. While disappointed that the levy failed, I respect everyone’s...
Supporting all Ohio children
As a society, we are leaving too many children behind.Our child welfare agencies are overwhelmed by the number of kids entering the system, and...
Days of curiosity and inspiration
It was just one of those weeks when, in the words of William Wordsworth… the world is too much with us. With the politicians...