Summer is approaching us, which means many days spent outdoors camping, hiking, swimming, etc. However, summer also means an increase in lyme disease! Lyme disease affects people all over the United States.

Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria that ticks spread, specifically deer ticks. These ticks can be found in any grassy or wooded area. The first symptom is typically a rash that looks like a bump, then turns into a bullseye. See picture below. Flu-like symptoms also occur.

If you have these symptoms, you should seek medical attention immediately because lyme disease is easily treated in the early stages. However, if lyme disease goes untreated, it can cause severe joint pain, meningitis, Bells palsy, irregular heartbeats, and many other problems.

Lyme disease is treated by antibiotics with IV infusion therapy. IV therapy is very effective in killing the bacteria.

So be safe this summer and be aware of lyme disease!

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A few weeks ago, we blogged about the Make A Wish 25^th anniversary gala that MTR would be attending. The gala was a HUGE success! Over $840,000 was raised and there were over 860 guests from all across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana!

MTR donated part of the “Be the Ultimate OSU Fan” package for the live auction. The package contained 8 premier seats on the 50 year line at Ohio Stadium for the Minnesota game, pre-game sideline passes, and a photo with Jim Tressel. It also includes a private dinner with Jim Tressel and his wife Ellen at M, a prestigious restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. This auction package went for $20,000! This is equivalent to 3 Wishes.

If you wish to donate to Make-A-Wish or hear more about the big 25^th anniversary gala, please visit their website.

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