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Archive for June, 2013

Blood Donation on World Blood Donor Day, June 14. By Our Super Student, David Brokaw.

Friday, June 14is World Blood Donor Day.

The World Health Organization (WHO) started marking this day a decade ago in order to make us aware that the need for donated blood is a constant one, and, additionally, to thank those benevolent donors who gave some of their life to save another’s.

Natural disasters such as tornados, wildfires, and hurricanes can be devastating. One way to prepare for their eventual occurrence is by maintaining an adequate blood supply. Blood can always be shipped to those who need it most.

Many of us are familiar with the American Red Cross. For those in or around Plain City, here are two nearby blood collection centers:

  • Union County Chapter of the American Red Cross

112 East 5th Street, Marysville, OH 43040

(937) 642-6651

  • Carriage Place Donor Center

4820 Sawmill Road, Columbus, OH 43235

(614) 326-2337

Open: Tuesday-Saturday; hours vary daily

The Red Cross is holding collection days at other locations on special days, as well:

  • Friday, June 14th, 1:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Riviera Golf Club, 8205 Avery Rd, Dublin, OH

  • Friday, June 14th, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Dublin Community Church, 81 W. Bridge St., Dublin, OH

  • Friday, Jun 21st, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Netsmart Technologies, 555 Metro Place N., Dublin, OH

***Buy 1, Get 1 FREE COUPON for the COLUMBUS ZOO with each donation** at any Red Cross site.

Here are some questions that you might have when considering blood donation:

Q. Do I qualify to donate blood?

You must be 17 years or older, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be generally healthy (or under control, if treated for a condition). A brief medical history, travel history, and vital signs will be taken at your appointment including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and hemoglobin.

Q. How can I prepare before I donate? The Red Cross recommends:

  • Hydrate – drink water the day of your donation.
  • Comfortable clothes – be able to roll up your sleeve.
  • Iron-rich foods – In the weeks before donation, add more of these foods: beans, peas, strawberries, raisins, dried fruit, spinach, broccoli, greens, shrimp, tuna, scallops, oysters, breads, meats, and eggs, to name a few.
  • List of medications– Very important for you and for the Red Cross. List all prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, and supplemental products you are using.
  • Bring an ID – Driver’s license, donor card, or two other forms of ID.
  • Bring a friend & Relax – sit back, chat, relax, or think about how you are helping others in need.

Q. How long does it take?

About an hour. It is recommended to enjoy the free snacks and rehydrate after donating. You can stay in the recovery lounge as long as you like.

Q. What should I do after donating?

Say thank you to yourself! You’ve just done a really good deed.

The Red Cross also encourages you to drink more water and avoid heavy lifting or exercise – the only time exercise is not recommended! And wear your bandage proudly!

 

“Give the Gift of Life: Donate Blood”

American Red Cross (source): (http://www.redcrossblood.org/centralohio); 1-800-Red-Cross (phone)

Read Red Cross personal stories on Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/RedCrossBlood)

World Health Org: (http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2013/en/index.html)

 

Benjamin Straley, Assistant Organist at Washington National Cathedral, and Plain City Native, will Host Concert on June 16.

Most of you know Benjamin Straley or his parents, Tom and Melinda, Plain City locals who have always been involved in our community. Straley, a 2004 graduate of Jonathan Alder, joined the musical staff of the Washington National Cathedral in the summer of 2012 as an assistant organist.

On Sunday, June 16 at 4 pm, Benjamin Straley will perform at an organ concert at the First United Methodist Church, 52 North Main Street in London, Ohio. This is a unique opportunity to see a wonderful musician play on his own home turf. There is a suggested donation of $10 for the event.

To read more about Straley and his background before arriving at the Washington National Cathedral, go HERE.

And to read a nice article in the Plain City Advocate about Straley’s appointment to the staff at the Washington National Cathedral, go HERE.

If you miss Benjamin Straley’s appearance in London on June 16, you can catch him again when he performs at the Washington National Cathedral for the Annual Independence Day Organ Recital on Thursday, July 4 at 11 am.

We are Lucky to Have Two Fourth Year Students in the Store This June. Meet Our Second Student Pharmacist, Nick Trego!

Nick Trego is our fourth year pharmacy student for the month of June along with David Brokaw. Nick is excited to have the opportunity to learn about independent community pharmacy from the pharmacists and staff while he is with us in the store.

Nick will be graduating from The Ohio State University next May (2014).

Nick grew up close by in Dublin, Ohio and attended Dublin Scioto High School. He then graduated from Ohio Dominican University with a major in chemistry and a minor in biology. Nick was a four-year member of the Ohio Dominican University varsity golf team during undergraduate school.

While attending Ohio Dominican, Nick discovered his passion for pharmacy in his organic chemistry and microbiology classes. His professors and fellow students influenced Nick to apply for pharmacy school after graduation. Currently completing his fourth year of pharmacy school at The Ohio State University, Nick is excited about the opportunity to be at Plain City Druggist.

Nick has had a variety of pharmacy work experience over his first three years in pharmacy school. Walgreens Pharmacy and Progressive Medical Inc. are two intern positions that Nick has held while completing pharmacy school. Walgreens has taught Nick about community pharmacy and Progressive Medical has given Nick some non-traditional pharmacy experiences. Medco, a pharmacy benefits manager, is another location that Nick has worked at during his time in pharmacy school.

Nick enjoys community pharmacy because it offers him the opportunity to interact with the patients in the community and become friends with the people who enter the store. He is undecided about what type of pharmacy he wants to practice after he graduates school, but is counting on some great experiences during his rotations to lead him in the right direction.

In his spare time,  Nick enjoys golfing, running, and walking his dog. Nick likes to be outside as much as possible and is considering moving south after graduating in order to be warm all year around.

Nick says, “I am looking forward to a valuable learning experience at Plain City Druggist and getting to know the people of Plain City and the surrounding areas.”

Meet Our Student Pharmacist for June, David Brokaw!

David Brokaw is happy to be joining Plain City Druggist & Midwestern Compounding in the beautiful month of June for his first rotation as an Ohio State student pharmacist!

One of the first things you will likely wonder, if you are of a certain age, is if he is related to the newscaster, Tom Brokaw. It turns out, David is, in fact, a very distant cousin, but not close enough to exchange Christmas cards last year.

David originally hails from North Canton, Ohio, but moved back in 2010 to the Buckeye State from Indianapolis to start pharmacy school. Prior to pharmacy school, David had worked in several genetic testing laboratories in Indiana, California, and North Carolina. He also had an opportunity to work in stem cell research to try to cure Parkinson’s disease. But those were just his day jobs….

David also has loved to play the piano from an early age. As his mother tells the story, he would come home from preschool and play songs they sang in class on the piano by ear. He started lessons at age 6 and eventually finished a second bachelor’s degree in music at Indiana University, where he took his first bachelor’s in biology. Nowadays, David mostly gives concerts in his living room, but, on occasion, you might find him playing at weddings, cafes, or the annual College of Pharmacy Talent Show for charity held at the Ohio Union in the spring.

Since both of David’s parents are pharmacists, this probably means he was genetically determined to become a pharmacist eventually. However, his older brother, Chris, went into law, so those genes must have skipped him! When not hitting the books or playing piano, David loves to go hiking, visit national parks, travel abroad, try out new restaurants, and read for pleasure.

While at Plain City Druggist, David will be learning the business side of how independent pharmacies operate as well as the day-to-day intricacies of filling prescriptions, counseling, and making compounds. He is looking forward to meeting and talking with everyone, customers and staff alike. Feel free to ask David anything if you see him in the pharmacy!

“Kids Bowl Free” This Summer at Plain City Lanes & Pizza.

This summer, kids 15 years and younger can receive bowling passes for two FREE games of bowling every day from May 1 to August 31 at Plain City Lanes & Pizza.

All you have to do to get the FREE bowling passes is register each of your children at this web site: www.KidsBowlFree.com/PlainCity

Once the children are registered, the bowling passes will be emailed to them each week.

Children must wear bowling shoes, which can be rented at the bowling alley for $2. Available bowling times for the “Kids Bowl Free” program are listed on the web site.

Plain City Lanes & Pizza is located at 325 South Jefferson Avenue. If you have questions about the “Kids Bowl Free” program, you can call them at 614-873-3411.

You can LIKE “Kids Bowl Free” on Facebook HERE.

LIKE Plain City Lanes on Facebook HERE.