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🌱 How one SRMC staffer became the hospital’s very first TULIP winner

Salem, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How one SRMC staffer became the hospital’s very first TULIP winner
  • What Salem’s league switch means for future rivalries and schedules
  • Are you overlooking summer skin injuries that need expert Salem care?

Also on today's calendar: Rory McClellan — BIRDFISH.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Lots of sun; warm, less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
  • Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Steve Skodzinsky chosen as first TULIP Award Winner at SRMC (salemnews.net) — A longtime behind-the-scenes problem-solver at Salem Regional Medical Center, Steve Skodzinsky, has been honored as the hospital’s first TULIP Award winner for his exceptional support of patient care. SRMC is inviting patients, families, and staff to nominate any employee for future TULIP Awards, with nomination forms available at the hospital and by email, alongside its ongoing DAISY Award program for nurses.
   

2. West Branch, Alliance stick together (morningjournalnews.com) — Conference shuffling around Salem continues, as West Branch and Alliance have decided not to join the All-American Conference and will instead stick with the Eastern Buckeye Conference for now. Salem is set to leave the EBC for the Northeast 8 in 2027-28, prompting West Branch and Alliance to plan a Week 10 football matchup in 2028 and explore new league options together.
   

3. Protect skin against summer injuries (salemnews.net) — Salem Regional Medical Center’s Wound Healing Center is using Wound Care Awareness Month to share practical tips for preventing summer skin injuries, especially for people with chronic conditions. The center in Salem offers advanced treatments, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy and the Reapplix 3C Patch, and encourages residents to seek help for wounds that don’t heal within 30 days.
   

4. Liverpool Township trustees approve 2027 budget (morningjournalnews.com) — Liverpool Township trustees have approved their 2027 budget and passed resolutions that change how local government funds are apportioned without needing formal approval from the City of Salem. They also discussed a possible fire levy to keep the fire department solvent, authorized several road and equipment purchases, and noted ongoing cybersecurity and electric aggregation planning that could interest Salem-area residents.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Salem

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Salem

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.