💊 Ohio pharmacies face extinction as budget measure strips profits. A compromise budget amendment will force pharmacies to sell drugs at cost without dispensing fees to cover overhead expenses. Ohio Pharmacists Association warns this will trigger mass closures across the state, which already lost 215 pharmacies last year. The controversial measure keeps drug pricing transparency but eliminates the essential dispensing fees that cover operational costs. As pharmacy deserts expand, vulnerable populations like the elderly and disabled will struggle to access medications and professional medical advice.
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🐞 Greene County battles summer tick invasion with new testing service. The OSU Extension Office now offers $49.99 tick testing for common diseases like Lyme disease, with results available within 72 hours. Prevention recommendations include wearing repellent and protective clothing, performing thorough tick checks after outdoor activities, and removing ticks immediately by grasping close to the skin with tweezers. Health officials warn to watch for symptoms including fever, headache, joint pain, and fatigue, which may appear 3-60 days after a bite in humans and potentially weeks or months in pets.
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🌿 Tiny plant shop brings historic Delaware name back to life. BoDurtha's Plant Parlor, a micro-retail shop in downtown Delaware, received approval from the Historic Preservation Commission for its 144-square-foot space behind The Strand Theatre. Owner Corey McCaffery named the shop after influential local photographer Charles Hall BoDurtha, whose ghost sign still remains on a downtown building since at least 1915. The commission approved exterior renovations including repainting, signage, and even rooftop planters after some debate about historical standards. Despite the tiny footprint, McCaffery plans to showcase over 200 plants when the shop opens July 2.
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