If your child is a member of the class of 2024, full speed ahead is the only speed they go. They’re with their friends at every party, movie, game, concert and more.

Ohio is home to 75 state parks with trails that span more than 7,680 miles. With thousands of miles to explore, you can start a new hobby. Pretty soon, you’ll begin to experience all the benefits of trail walking. 

In the spring, Fortune Magazine/PINC AI, a healthcare improvement technology company, announced Genesis was one of America’s top 50 heart hospitals.  

Trusted specialized care in Coshocton

The medical providers of the Genesis Medical Group in Coshocton provide expert care in their specialties. They are highly trained physicians and advanced practice providers using the latest technology and procedures. They are accepting new patients at their offices in Suite F of the Genesis Coshocton Medical Center, 48439 Genesis Drive, Coshocton, OH 43812. 

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Trusted primary care in Coshocton

Having a family doctor – one who can help you manage you and your family’s overall healthcare – is important. Genesis Primary Care now has two offices in Coshocton to support area residents. 

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To schedule your appointment, call 740-722-9555 or book online. 

Highly trained physicians and advanced practice providers are accepting new patients at Genesis offices and the Genesis Coshocton Medical Center in Coshocton, Ohio. 

Orthopedics 101 is in session when a local teacher learns he needs surgery to repair three torn tendons.

Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder that occurs when a body loses too much bone or doesn’t make enough bone. Bone tissue deteriorates, leading to an increased risk of fracture. The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation states that 54 million Americans have osteoporosis, most of them elderly. 

Osteoporosis is often called a “silent” disease since the first symptom is often a broken bone. However, if you experience any of the following, share your concerns with your primary provider. They may refer you to a orthopedic physician. 

Symptoms 

• Sloping shoulders 
• Curvature of the back 
• Height loss 
• Back pain 

Testing 

Osteoporosis is confirmed with a bone density test. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women aged 65 and older and postmenopausal women with an increased risk of osteoporosis have a bone density test. A conversation with your doctor will help you decide when to have the testing done. 

Thankfully, the test is painless. It’s like having an X-ray. The test will measure your bone density and compare it to the bones of an average, healthy adult. Your result is called a T-score. The T-score will let your doctor know whether you have healthy bones, osteoporosis or osteopenia, which is low bone density, but not as severe as osteoporosis. 

Treatment 

Based on your T-score, your doctor may propose a treatment plan. 

• Possibly prescribe medications to build bone mass and prevent bone loss. 
• Increase your calcium. 
• Make sure you are getting enough vitamin D. 
• Encourage physical activity. 

The same things your doctor recommends for treatment are also ways to prevent osteoporosis. 

Prevention 

• Maintain a healthy weight. 
• Eat foods that support bone health, like calcium, vitamin D and protein. 
• Choose more low-impact activities like walking, swimming and biking over high-impact activities. 
• Cut back on smoking and drinking. Chronic use of both is proven to weaken bones. 

Talk to your primary care physician about the best ways to avoid this disease. 

Learn more about the Genesis Orthopedic Center at Genesishcs.org/orthopedic. 

Information on the symptoms, treatment and prevention of osteoporosis. 

Recently, news nationwide has highlighted the increasingly complex landscape all healthcare systems are navigating. Genesis HealthCare System is not immune to these challenges, which include dramatically rising supply costs and significant labor shortages leading to much higher wage costs.

Ingredients: 

• 3 cups spring mix lettuce 
• 2 ½ cups pecans, coarsely chopped 
• 2 or 3 fresh shallots, minced  
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar  
• 2 teaspoons red wine
• ¼ cup dried apricots 
• ¼ cup fresh red raspberries 
• ¼ cup fresh blueberries 
• ¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled 

Make the chipotle-candied pecans 

• ½ cup granulated sugar 
• ½ cup water  
• 2 ½ cups pecan pieces
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder 

Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

In a small saucepan on the stovetop, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, whisking to dissolve the sugar.  

Remove from the heat, stir in the pecans and toss to coat. Spread the nuts on a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Toast in the oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until toasty.  

While still warm, sprinkle the nuts with a mixture of cinnamon and chili powder. 

Set aside to cool completely. Once cool, you can store the candied nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month. 

Make the dressing  

In a small bowl, whisk together the minced shallots, sugar, red wine vinegar and red wine. 

Heat the saucepan to low heat and add the mixture. Cook for 5 minutes or until shallots are tender.  

The minimum internal temperature should be 140 degrees F. or above.

Cool quickly to an internal temperature of 40 degrees F. or below. 

Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator at 40 degrees F. or below for up to 1 week. 

Assemble the salad  

Put the lettuce in a stainless-steel serving bowl. 

Add the blue cheese, raspberries and blueberries.  

Top with candied pecans and apricots. 

Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad, to taste. 

Nutritional information: 

• Serving size: 1 salad (about 3 cups) 
• Calories per serving: 300  
• Total Fat: 15 g  
• Cholesterol: 20 mg  
• Sodium: 230 mg  
• Carbohydrates: 13 g  
• Fiber: 3 g  
• Sugar: 17 g  
• Protein: 3 g 

Approved by:  

Clay Simmons  
Executive Chef  
Genesis Food and Nutrition Services 

Find more recipes at genesishcs.org/eatwell. 

This colorful and nutritious summer salad recipe features candied pecans, apricots, berries, and blue cheese on top of fresh lettuce. Pull it all together with a homemade dressing featuring fresh shallots and red wine vinegar.