Gem City Primary Care

11/11/2025

Larry and Lester, owners of Invoke (invoke LLC), at the 2nd Street Market aren't just amazing chefs and educators, but amazing people. Stop by and try one of their amazing vegan meals.

For many, the holiday season means getting together with loved ones to celebrate with hearty meals, snacks and desserts. While everyone is cautiously aware of over-indulging in rich foods during the holidays, there is another thing to keep in mind that not only affects your health, but also affects....

11/08/2025

If you're by the Arcade, stop in at the Hub gallery to see an amazing local artist's exhibit.

University of Dayton’s Index Gallery is excited to present: “Whisper, but at full volume, those rumors about me.”, new works by Sarah Brashears.

11/08/2025

We are proud supporters of our great Dayton Public Schools. Come see why next week at Clue On Stage at Stivers School for the Arts.

11/08/2025

UPDATE: We have gotten things corrected with CareSource for Dr. NJ's contract. We do hope a letter will go out soon from CareSource so our patients know they do not have to change doctors.

11/06/2025

We have been trying for several weeks to get CareSource to correct their mistake regarding Dr. NJ's contract information but we get no adequate response to repeated messages by phone and email. We will continue to work diligently to correct their error and still hope this does not cause any disruption in care for our hundreds of CareSource patients.

11/06/2025

The people have spoken and they want a Hospital that is owned by the people and for the people. Public hospitals have public accountability.

11/02/2025

Is va**ng safer and ci******es? NO
See what you're putting in your body
From American Lung Association

The "e-juice" that fills e-cigarette cartridges usually contains ni****ne (which is extracted from to***co), propylene glycol, flavorings and other chemicals. Studies have found that even e-ci******es claiming to be ni****ne-free contain trace amounts of ni****ne. Additionally, when the e-liquid heats up, more toxic chemicals are formed.

Because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not begun its review of any e-cigarette or its ingredients, nor has FDA issued any standards on the products, e-cigarette composition and effects vary. What researchers do know is that these toxic chemicals and metals have all been found in e-ci******es:

Ni****ne – a highly addictive substance that negatively affects adolescent brain development
Propylene glycol – a common additive in food; also used to make things like antifreeze, paint solvent, and artificial smoke in fog machines
Carcinogens- chemicals known to cause cancer, including acetaldehyde and formaldehyde
Acrolein – a herbicide primarily used to kill weeds, can cause irreversible lung damage
Diacetyl – a chemical linked to a lung disease called bronchiolitis obliterans aka "popcorn lung"
Diethylene glycol – a toxic chemical used in antifreeze that is linked to lung disease
Heavy metals such as nickel, tin, lead
Cadmium – a toxic metal found in traditional ci******es that causes breathing problems and disease
Benzene – a volatile organic compound (VOC) found in car exhaust
Ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs

11/02/2025

What's In a Cigarette? From the American Lung Association
We are obsessed with what we "put in our bodies" these days yet so many still smoke.

There are approximately 600 ingredients in ci******es. When burned, ci******es create more than 7,000 chemicals. At least 69 of these chemicals are known to cause cancer, and many are toxic.

Many of these chemicals also are found in consumer products, but these products have warning labels—such as rat poison packaging. While the public is warned about the danger of the poisons in these products, there is no such warning for the toxins in to***co smoke.

Here are a few of the chemicals in to***co smoke and other places they are found:

Acetone—found in nail polish remover
Acetic acid—an ingredient in hair dye
Ammonia—a common household cleaner
Arsenic—used in rat poison
Benzene—found in rubber cement and gasoline
Butane—used in lighter fluid
Cadmium—active component in battery acid
Carbon monoxide—released in car exhaust fumes
Formaldehyde—embalming fluid
Hexamine—found in barbecue lighter fluid
Lead—used in batteries
Naphthalene—an ingredient in mothballs
Methanol—a main component in rocket fuel
Ni****ne—used as an insecticide
Tar—material for paving roads
Toluene—used to manufacture paint

10/30/2025

Antigens are Immunity Boosters.

As a parent, it’s understandable to want to learn about what’s in vaccines. But as you research, you might come across misleading claims about vaccine ingredients.

Antigens, for example, are a key ingredient in vaccines that help children’s immune systems learn to respond to viruses. Your children encounter antigens in many places they visit each day, including playgrounds. In fact, children can come in contact with up to 6,000 antigens each day.

If you have any additional questions about vaccines and their ingredients, talk with your pediatrician or click the link below.
https://bit.ly/430jf37

10/30/2025

Shop Local, especially Coops that give back.

The SNAP shutdown is a heavy moment for many of our neighbors, and we want you to know you’re not alone. Gem City Market is more than a store — it’s a community. That’s why we’re partnering with The Foodbank, Inc. to collect donations and help families put food on the table. Every visit, every gift, every bit of support makes a difference. Together, we’ll keep caring for one another.

10/30/2025

As we approach a state of food insecurity not seen since the Great Depression, here are resources to try to get through.

If you or someone you know in Montgomery County needs food assistance, visit daytonmetrolibrary.org/meals for more information regarding:
•DML pantry locations, hours, and days of operation
•Additional food pantries by location and zip code (links located at the bottom of the page)

Together, we’re helping ensure no one in our community goes hungry.