THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO MEDICAL CENTER has added a new, minimally invasive treatment option for enlarged prostate—a condition that affects roughly half of men aged 60 and older. Enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH, is unrelated to prostate cancer but can cause significant urinary symptoms.

VOLUNTEERISM PEAKED in the United States of America during the 1930s when the federal government coordinated volunteerism to fight the hunger, homelessness, and unemployment that were rampant due to The Great Depression.

APRIL IS NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH, a time to spread the word about the importance of saying “yes” to saving lives through organ donation! In celebration of the annual observance, Life Connection of Ohio, the nonprofit organization that serves families and saves lives through organ donation, is partnering with WTOL 11 for the 14th annual Donate Life Sit-in. During this 24-hour event, set for Tuesday, April 16, at 9:00 a.m.– Wednesday, April 17, at 9:00 a.m., transplant recipients, donor family members, and supporters will take a seat to take a stand on the importance of organ donation in Life Connection of Ohio’s Green Chair.

ASYOUDECIDE which road to travel in the years to come, the path you choose for yourself and loved ones is very important. At St. Clare Commons, we open our doors to share insights into the heart of our community and the families who call it home.

A DEFINITION OF GRIEF is “the anguish experienced after significant loss, usually the death of a beloved person.” It is that, and more. “Grief is universal in the sense that everyone can relate to it,” Amy Rowe said.

RIGHT NOW, MORE THAN 100,000 PEOPLE are on the national organ transplant waiting list. Twenty people die every day waiting for their second chance at life. Sadly, Harrison Mack’s gift did not come in time, but even after his death, he continues to inspire others to donate life.

RADIANT ALLIANCE, an affiliation of nonprofit organizations committed to transforming the healthcare landscape, is delighted to announce the addition of Genacross Lutheran Services as a founding member.

Extended-care coverage can be complex. Here’s a list of questions to ask that may help you better understand the costs and benefits of these policies: What types of facilities are covered? Extended-care policies can cover nursing-home care, home healthcare, respite care, hospice care, personal care in your home, assisted-living facilities, adult-daycare centers, and other community facilities. Many policies cover some combination of these.