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A special presentation on the book “Joe Nuxhall: The Old Lefthander & Me: My Conversations with Joe Nuxhall About The Reds, Baseball & Radio” will kickoff the return of in-person programming for Miami University Regionals’ Verity Traditions.
On Tuesday, author and Middletown native John Kiesewetter will tell his favorite stories at 6 p.m. in the Miriam G. Knoll Campus and Community Center.
As a young lefthander growing up in Middletown in the 1960s, Kiesewetter’s favorite Reds player was Nuxhall, whom Kiesewetter met and interviewed many times as a Cincinnati Enquirer TV/ radio columnist.
Kiesewetter is donating a portion of the book sales to the Nuxhall Foundation for the Joe Nuxhall Scholarship Fund.
The book will be available after the program for $20. Cash and check will only be accepted.
This program is free and open to the public. A box meal is provided 15 minutes before the program starts. Miami University requires face coverings indoors regardless of vaccination status.
For more information, call 513-727-3472 or email orthrm@MiamiOH.edu. Miriam G. Knoll Campus and Community Center ( Johnston Hall) is located at 4200 N. University Blvd. on the Miami Regionals’ Middletown Campus.
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FAIRFIELD Health event
Mercy Health — Fairfield Hospital will present “Women’s Health Check,” a free healthy happy hour event, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at The Oscar Event Center at Jungle Jim’s International Market in Fairfield.
Presenters from Mercy Health and affiliated specialists will offer information that can help keep people going strong, as outlined in this event schedule:
■ 5:45 to 6:15 p.m.: Mercy Health Physician and cardiologist Lynne Wagoner, MD presents “A Woman’s
Heart - Women’s heart health plus a sidebar on COVID longhaul effects on the heart”
■ 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.:
Oncologist Dene’ Wrenn, MD, with OHC presents “Know Your Risks and Know Your Options,” which covers gynecological cancer prevention, risk reducing measures, some of the latest treatment options and how we can help if you have cancer
■ 6:45 to 7:15 p.m.:
Mercy Health Clinical Psychologist
Melissa Jensen, PhD, presents “COVID Coping - Effective tactics for dealing with COVID-related mental health issues”
■ 7:15 to 7:45 p.m.: Mercy Health Physician and Bariatric Surgeon Mohamed I. Dahman, MD, presents “Lose Weight Safely - Non-surgical and surgical solutions for permanent weight loss”
Attendees can enjoy complimentary appetizers and wine tasting, free health screenings, and educational materials.
Healthy Happy Hour is free, but space is limited. There are two easy ways to register; by phone or online:
Call 513-603-8601, ask to speak with Linda or Krissan
Go to EventBrite.com and search: Mercy Fairfield Nov. 11 Women’s Health Happy Hour
In compliance with CDC guidelines, masks must be worn during this event except when eating or drinking.
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REGION Giving blood
Blood type O is in critically low supply and Community Blood Center needs donors to prevent a blood supply emergency. Donors are urged to make an appointment at www.DonorTime.com or call 937-461-3220.
After weekend usage the Dayton CBC has a short supply of O positive and only a two-day supply of type O negative.
Any surge in emergency usage would have immediate impact on area hospitals.
CBC must prepare for both pandemic-related delays or disruptions in the blood drive schedule and for the seasonal challenges that lie ahead. November begins the holiday season when people have less time to donate and the coming of winter brings the potential for weather disruptions.
To face these challenges CBC needs new donors, including new platelet and plasma donors, and new blood drive sponsors. CONTRIBUTED
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