Blood donations rise while transfusions fall at CBC hospitals
Donations climbed from 5,976 in July 2011 to 6,451 in July 2012 and 7,724 in July 2013, with June and July 2013 showing higher donor interest though actual units processed drop about 14 percent due to iron deficiencies and other health factors. Hospitals, led by Mercy Fairfield and Atrium Middletown, report stricter transfusion guidelines, reduced transfusion rates, and enhanced patient blood management to cut unnecessary transfusions and bleeding during surgery.
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Machine Operators Training Program expands in Cincinnati area
Cincinnati State will launch a Machine Operators Training program at its Evendale and Middletown locations beginning Sept 10. The 80 hours online and 130 hours in class cover safety, measurement, blueprint reading, milling, CNC, lean quality, and communication for improvement as local manufacturers report a growing demand for skilled machinists.
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Cincinnati Realtors: July Butler County sale up 9.8 percent
The Cincinnati Realtors group reports Butler County average home price at 164013 dollars in July, up 9.8 percent from a year earlier. Officials say rising mortgage rates have not slowed sales as buyers remain attracted by affordability. The release quotes a local buyer recalling older high rates as a benchmark.
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Butler County July home sales rise. prices climb
Butler County saw 462 single family homes and condos sold in July, up from 387 a year earlier. Average price rose to 164,013, with a 9.8 percent year over year gain while median price edged higher to 149,442 as rates climb and mortgage costs push buyers to pause in a slow economy. Industry figures note low rates historically, but rising borrowing costs amid Fed tapering could dampen demand.
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U.S. Bank
Cincinnati
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ACT findings show Ohio students lag in college readiness
The ACT report shows 18 percent of Hispanic students were college ready in English, math, reading, and science, versus 32 percent of white students in Ohio. Ohioans posted a 21.8 composite score for the third year running, above the 21.1 national average, with John Charlton of the Ohio Department of Education urging significant state improvements as the testing company notes concerns.
Ohio students post average ACT score of 21.8 this year
The ACT results show Ohio high school seniors averaged 21.8 out of 36, with 21.7 to 21.8 range as the national picture labeled ill prepared for college. Colleges say they do not admit or deny solely on ACT scores, citing broader admissions criteria.
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Monroe
Jim Keeney
Meyer Tool
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North America
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Keeney
Decemn
Ohio High School
Wittenberg University
Karen Hunt
Wittenberg
Wright State University
Cathy Davis
Ohio
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Durkle
Kim Fish
Springfield City
United States
Fish
Ohio high school ACT college readiness at 28 percent
Last year 28 percent of Ohio’s 92 121 ACT takers were college ready, with benchmarks in English, math, reading and science. Schools weigh ACT alongside GPA, essays and references. University officials urge using test data in broader context of student ability.
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