April 29, 2000

Saturday hats off

Skin healing method speeds up recovery

A tip of the hat to Mercy Hospital of Tiffin which, by using a new technique with synthetic skin cells, is helping patients heal chronic wounds more quickly. In the half year the technique has been used at the hospital, about 30 patients have received the synthetic skin. It is used to treat chronic open wounds, burns, and it can be used as a biologic dressing to allow a wound to heal. It is used mostly on the legs and feet, but can also be used on the face and any burned areas.

Service by National sets high standard

National Machinery Co., in receiving the first Service Above Self award from the Tiffin Rotary Club, sets an immediate community service standard for future recipients. Rotarian Lee Martin, in making the presentation, said, "We are blessed in this area with a company that is so community-minded." The company and its workers are involved in many youth programs, including the Teen Center, Junior Achievement, the school board, and many other community endeavors. Martin said, "You can look at any volunteer organization from town and there's someone from National Machinery involved."

AIDS Council walk keeps people aware

The Seneca County AIDS Council, in sponsoring its fourth annual "Walk to Remember" at 1 p.m. May 6, will be reminding the community that this deadly pandemic has not gone away. The purpose of the walk will be to raise awareness of the impact of the disease in the community, to remember those who have been lost to AIDS, and to offer compassion to area residents who are living with HIV infection. People who are not personally connected to someone with HIV need to remember the importance to everyone of preventing its spread and finding medical solutions for those infected.