AFSCME Local 1252 Backpack Giveaway

OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital 55 Hospital Dr., Athens, OH, United States

The annual AFSCME Local 1252 Backpack giveaway will take place at O’Bleness Hospital, near the Cornwell Center entrance on, July 27 at 10 a.m. and continuing until supplies last. Backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed to area families. The Southeast Ohio Foodbank will also provide several pallets of free, fresh produce to local... Read More

Wednesday Wellness: A Prescription for Brain Health

OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital 55 Hospital Dr., Athens, OH, United States

How can we best protect our brain health? Does brain training really work? What foods and medications affect our brain? Join us for Wednesday Wellness: Prescription for Brain Health to find out! Michele Stokes, System Director of Neuroscience at OhioHealth will present the latest research on the topic of neurologic health. The session will be... Read More

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Athens Bike Rodeo

OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital 55 Hospital Dr., Athens, OH, United States

Athens Bike Rodeo Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital parking lot. Kids ages 2-12 can have their bike inspected, learn hand signals, practice bike navigation skills and ride the safety course. Come rain or shine, and don’t forget to bring your bike and helmet. At the event’s... Read More

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Athens Bike Rodeo

OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital 55 Hospital Dr., Athens, OH, United States

Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital parking lot. Kids ages 2-12 can have their bike inspected, learn hand signals, practice bike navigation skills and ride the safety course. Come rain or shine, and don’t forget to bring your bike and helmet. At the event’s close, enjoy a... Read More

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Wellness Wednesday: Heart Health

OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital 55 Hospital Dr., Athens, OH, United States

Join OhioHealth cardiologist Vipin Koshal, DO, on Wednesday, February 28 at 6 p.m. in O’Bleness’ WillowView Café to learn about heart health myths, cardiovascular disease prevention strategies, and to have your heart health questions answered. A free healthy meal will be provided. Please RSVP by February 21 by calling (740) 566.4539 or emailing Wellness-OBleness@ohiohealth.com.

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Wednesday Wellness: Family Friendly Cooking with Live Health Appalachia

OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital 55 Hospital Dr., Athens, OH, United States

Please join us for our next Wednesday Wellness on December 6 at 6 p.m. in the WillowView Café. Bring your kids (or grandkids) for a hands-on, budget-friendly and healthy holiday cooking experience that the whole family will enjoy.   Please RSVP by December 1 by contacting Tara Gilts at wellness-obleness@ohiohealth.com or (740) 566.4539.

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Wednesday Wellness: Sleep Changes after Mid-Life

OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital 55 Hospital Dr., Athens, OH, United States

Throughout the life span, we experience normal physiological changes that can disrupt sleep. Join us to learn about those changes and for tips to improve the quality of sleep at any age.   Featuring Michele Stokes, PhD, MS, System Program Director, OhioHealth Neuroscience.  Join local health experts for a complimentary meal and wellness programming. The event... Read More

The Athens Village, Brown Bag Lunch: Alternative Energy Resources

OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital 55 Hospital Dr., Athens, OH, United States

Roger Wilkens, former SOPEC director, will share his take-aways from the October conference “After Fossil Fuels: Creating the New Clean Energy Economy,” held in Oberlin, Ohio. The conference featured notable speakers, such as Bill McKibben of 350.org, who brought a strong message about the urgency of addressing global climate change. Bring your own lunch and... Read More

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Wednesday Wellness

OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital 55 Hospital Dr., Athens, OH, United States

Come to OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital's WillowView Cafe on November 16 at 6 p.m. for this month's Wednesday Wellness. The topic will be Diabetes Resources and Support. Featuring a free meal, presentations and a group walk along the bike path. ​

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