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University Hospitals Elyria and Westlake Wound Care Centers Recognized for Excellence in Wound Healing

ELYRIA and WESTLAKE, OH – The University Hospitals Elyria and Westlake Wound Care Centers are the proud recipients of national awards from Healogics, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. Both the UH Elyria Wound Care Center and the UH Westlake Wound Care Center received the 2015 Center of Distinction Award. In doing so, they achieved outstanding ... Read More »

Law You Can Use: Ohio Law Allows Conviction Alternative for Eligible Offenders

Ohio Law Allows Conviction Alternative for Eligible Offenders Q: What is IILC? A: Intervention in Lieu of Conviction (IILC) was created by the Ohio legislature to give certain offenders an opportunity to receive court-supervised treatment instead of a conviction and sentence when they have been charged with specified lower-level offenses. Q: Which offenders are eligible for IILC? A: The only ... Read More »

Law You Can Use: Child Support Establishment & Enforcement in Other States

Law Provides for Child Support Establishment and Enforcement in Other States Q:        How does the law handle paternity and child support issues among various states? A:        The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) provides a way to establish paternity and/or child support obligations and to enforce child support responsibilities across state lines.  Q:        I moved recently from California to Ohio. ... Read More »

The Law Offices of Bilfield & Associates: Experience, Integrity and Personal Attention

Now Offering Criminal Defense and Family Law Practices Cleveland, OH (May 2015)–Bilfield & Associates (bilfieldandassociates.com) continues its growth as a premier regional law firm with the expansion of its client legal services to include domestic and family law, felony and misdemeanor criminal defense, and maritime and Jones Act injuries. Bilfield & Associates is greatly expanding its areas of practice to further ... Read More »

Avon Growth Brings Three Big Retailers

Retail growth in Avon is continuing at a rapid pace with three major players being added to the city’s roster of incoming businesses. Cabela’s, Menard’s and Meijer are the Big 3, all slated to go into the Chester Road and I-90 corridor. The build-out will bring over 700 jobs to the Avon area, but will also mean the development of ... Read More »

15th Annual Eagle Run

On Saturday, May 23, runners and walkers of all ages will take to the streets of Avon for the 15th Annual Eagle Run presented by HealthSpan to benefit Avon Schools Educational Endowment Fund as well as the French Creek YMCA and other local charities. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. at Avon High School, 37545 Detroit Road in Avon. Events include: ... Read More »

St. John Medical Center Celebrates Nurses Week

St. John Medical Center highlighted Nurses Week with a special Department of Nursing Award Ceremony on Friday, May 8. “For me, this is the best part of the week, where we get to recognize others for a job well, done,” said Chief Nursing Officer Cheryl O’Malley. Awards were presented in seven categories, with two winners in some award areas because ... Read More »

Avon Safety Fair is a Hit

The 2nd annual Avon Safety Fair was a hit for the community under perfect spring skies on Sunday, May 3, at Avon High School. The Fair brought together many elements of both city and county-wide safety, health and wellness resources. Spectators had a chance to see a Police K9 dog demonstration courtesy of handler Chris Barton and the city’s top ... Read More »

O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village Celebrates Moms

Mother’s Day was celebrated at O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village with a very special Mother/Daughter Tea. The dining room was decorated with over 100 antique dolls from around the world. A delicious brunch was served to 80 residents and their guests, while they learned about antique dolls from the guest speaker, Evelyn Krause. It was a wonderful afternoon in celebration of ... Read More »