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No Greater Gift
Kara Steele Nine-year-old Mavin Hamilton
NINE-YEAR-OLD MAVIN HAMILTON wanted to be a superhero when he grew up.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Our Community
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Mercy Heath takes patient-centered approach to diabetes prevention and education
News Staff
WHILE THE WORLD’S ATTENTION has been focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, the global diabetes epidemic has continued unabated and on an upward trajectory, paralleling the worldwide rise in obesity.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
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CANCER CONNECTION IN OUR COMMUNITY
Jean Schoen
MOST EVERYONE RECOGNIZES the pink ribbon as a symbol of breast cancer awareness. However, here are some things you may not know about breast cancer:
• There are approximately six different types of breast cancer.
• Breast cancer is treatable when caught and treated in the early stages.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Becoming an Ombudsman volunteer
Megan Benner Senecal
WELL, WE ARE WELL INTO THE BEAUTIFUL OHIO FALL SEASON. This month, we are going to talk again about opportunities to volunteer. Things have changed slightly, and the training requirements for Ombudsman volunteers (Certified Ombudsman Associates) have increased due to the complexity of our work.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
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Mercy Health physical therapists help postpartum women return to running safely
News Staff
PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH produce dramatic changes in women’s bodies that can complicate their ability to return to high-impact exercises such as running without risking injury.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Dr. Abdallah Kobeissy
Open for healing: UTMC offers incisionless treatment for acid reflux
Tyrel Linkhorn
MAYBE IT WAS THE office chili cookoff, Taco Tuesday, or the fastfood combo you scarfed down on the way to your kid’s basketball game—almost everyone has experienced heartburn.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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No Greater Gift
Kara Steele Tater Hicks Is A Fighter.
"I am forever grateful for my donor angel"
by Kara Steele
TATER HICKS IS A FIGHTER.
Tater was born prematurely at 25 weeks, which caused numerous health issues.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
St. Francis of Assisi
Gardens of St. Francis to celebrate namesake on October 4
News Staff
ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, The Gardens of St. Francis will join Catholic and Christian churches all around the world—and even some non-Christian faiths—in celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. In addition to being the namesake for this senior living community, St.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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CANCER CONNECTION IN OUR COMMUNITY
Jean Schoen
WHEN I CREATED CANCER CONNECTION NWO, INC. IN 2008 as a result of my own family’s cancer experience, it never even crossed my mind that children are also diagnosed with cancer. It was not until the mother of young Tylee reached out to us in 2010 that I really began learning about pediatric cancer.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Why we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month
News Staff
OCTOBER HAS BEEN DESIGNATED NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH to raise awareness of the benefits of physical therapy as well as to recognize the vital role professionals in this discipline play in improving patients’ health, function, and overall quality of life.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
