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Super-sized CPR class offered and Stork Awards presented in West Chester

Super-sized CPR class offered and Stork Awards presented in West Chester

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - Twenty West Chester EMS professionals and emergency communications officers will be honored during this Emergency Medical Services Week for the role they played in bringing babies into the world.

They will receive the “Stork Award” for assisting in childbirth calls during the past year. EMS Week, May 18-25, is observed nationwide to recognize the work of first responders and to provide public education opportunities in the delivery of CPR and first aid.

“We receive a lot of different calls, so being there for the delivery of a baby, especially when everyone is healthy, is really nice,” said Josh Hains, one of the Stork Award recipients. “You always worry about the health of the patient, but when mom and baby are healthy it is pretty special to be a part of that.”

UC Helth Center in West Chester celebrates grand opening

UC Helth Center in West Chester celebrates grand opening

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - UC Health Women’s Center in West Chester celebrated its grand opening on Saturday by inviting the community to tour its new facility, located at 7675 Wellness Way, 4th floor suite 4000, West Chester, in the medical building just next door to West Chester Hospital.   

Residents met Director of the UC Health Women’s Center and associate professor/director in the UC College of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Lisa Larkin and her staff.

Upon entering the  26,000 sq. ft. state of the art facility, first impressions lead you to feel as though you are entering a spa. There is an immediate sense of tranquility when the elevator doors open. Its attractive and comfortable environment are designed to put you at ease in any of its 47 examination rooms, including therapeutic, education and conference rooms.

Pledges needed for showing of WWII documentary in West Chester

Pledges needed for showing of WWII documentary in West Chester

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - A one-night only showing of a documentary that features the story of four World War II vets is coming to the AMC Theater in West Chester.

Honor Flight:The Last Mission is a heartwarming story about four living World War II veterans and a Midwest community coming together to give them the trip of a lifetime. Volunteers race against the clock to fly thousands of WWII veterans to Washington, DC to see the memorial constructed for them in 2004, nearly 60 years after their epic struggle.

The movie is being shown the Thursday after Memorial Day and just two weeks before the D-Day anniversary.

Tickets are $10 dollars and  a complete line of Honor Flight Tri-State memorabilia will be for sale that night.

Click here and pledge to attend the movie.

 

Lakota East creates lip dub video for spina bifida awareness

Lakota East creates lip dub video for spina bifida awareness

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - The students and staff at Lakota East High School are raising awareness about the fight against spina bifida.

More information can be found on the Lakota East Lip Dub Facebook page.

Butler County Sheriff's office honors fallen Peace Officers

Butler County Sheriff's office honors fallen Peace Officers

BUTLER COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - Law enforcement officers throughout Butler County are honoring their own as a part of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Presidential Orders dating back to 1962 declared May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

“This week (National Police Week), and specifically today, is a time for all of us to stop and remember all the brave men and women Peace Officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to communities throughout Butler County, the State of Ohio, and the nation,” said Sheriff Richard Jones.  “Paying this small tribute to them is the very least we can do to show our respect for all that they gave.”

A wreath and flowers have been placed at the Sheriff’s Office Police Officers Memorial at the Jail and Operational Headquarters building on Hanover Street, Hamilton, and flags have been lowered to half-staff, in honor of all fallen Peace Officers.

 

Butler county board of elections approves to reduce number of precincts

Butler county board of elections approves to reduce number of precincts

BUTLER COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - The Butler County Board of Elections have approved boundary changes in an effort to comply with state law requirements and to make elections more efficient.

The board came to the decision on Monday to make precinct changes in townships including; West Chester, Liberty, St. Clair, Madison, Wayne, Milford, Trenton and parts of Hamilton.

The changes reduce the total number of precincts in Butler County from 299 to 283 saving over $10,000 per election.

"Over the past two years, we have successfully reduced our election costs by over $100,000," said Deputy Director Jocelyn Bucaro.

The savings come from reduced numbers of election workers along with training and printing costs.

 

Skating fundraiser to benefit Sarh's Dream's Foundation

Skating fundraiser to benefit Sarh's Dream's Foundation

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - A skating party is being held at Skatetown USA in West Chester to benefit Sarah’s Dreams.

This event is special because the idea for this event was presented to us by Sarah herself. Sarah Nelson was a Fairfield Elementary School student who passed away in March from brain cancer.

She wanted this event to be a fun event for kids and we are going to hold to her wishes. There will be music, games, prizes, raffle baskets, and Sarah’s Dreams DIPG awareness items available for donation.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Sarah’s Dreams Foundation and our commitment to fighting for cure for DIPG through awareness and research.

There will also be a special balloon release in Sarah’s honor outside of Skatetown USA at 8:30 pm.