Posted in Health & Wellness on April 12, 2022

Every day, people find themselves in stressful situations that impact their physical, emotional, and mental health. According to The American Institute of Stress, over half of the American population (55%) experiences stress throughout the day. Unfortunately, no one is immune to stress, so we have created a guide for understanding types of stress and...

Posted in Health & Wellness on February 4, 2022

Cold temperatures and the physical exertion of shoveling snow can be a dangerous combination for anyone, but it can turn deadly if you’re over the age of 45 and have cardiovascular risk factors. How Can Shoveling Cause a Heart Attack? Being outside in cold winter temperatures can constrict arteries and raise blood pressure. Combine...

Posted in Health & Wellness on February 1, 2022

Pregnancy can be an exciting but difficult journey for many mothers to be. Many women experience a safe and healthy birth, but what happens if their worst fears become reality? Based on data from 2019, Ohio experiences an infant mortality rate of 6.89 deaths per 1,000 live births. This rate has been declining from...

Posted in Health & Wellness on January 12, 2022

January is designated as National Birth Defect Awareness Month. Every year, nearly 120,000 babies are born with a congenital disability. This month is dedicated to learning how to prevent birth defects before and during pregnancy and that children born with one can still maintain a full life. What is a Birth Defect? Birth defects...

Posted in Health & Wellness on November 18, 2021

At the beginning of 2020, 41-42% of people have admitted delaying care or avoiding going to the doctor. Telemedicine has made it possible to gain treatment virtually with the comfort of staying home. What is Telemedicine? Telemedicine is the process of receiving medical attention using technology. The three types of telemedicine are: Store-and-Forward Telemedicine...

Posted in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Health & Wellness on August 31, 2021

COVID-19 and RSV are complicated illnesses that share several symptoms, and with cases on the rise for both viruses, it may be hard to differentiate between the two. What is RSV? Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a highly contagious lung disease. This virus typically stays in the body between 3-7 days presenting symptoms, such...

Posted in Health & Wellness on August 16, 2021

As temperatures continue to rise, the risk of developing heat-related illnesses increases.  Every year, there are approximately 700 deaths, 9,200 hospitalizations, and 68,000 calls to emergency departments due to heat-related conditions. The most common type of illness is heat exhaustion and if left untreated, it could worsen to heat stroke. What is Heat Exhaustion?...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on August 9, 2021

With fall training underway for high school athletes, it’s important to think about safety and know the risks involved in sports. The Ohio High School Athletic Association recently came out with updates and precautions pertaining to fall sports this year. While these updates are important, it is also necessary to talk about potential injuries...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness, In the news on July 13, 2021

Despite fewer cars on the roads last year, pedestrian fatalities increased. The Governors Highway Safety Association estimates that there were 6,721 pedestrian deaths in 2020, a nearly five-percent increase from 2019. Per mile driven, pedestrian fatalities increased just over 20% in the first half of 2020 with risky driving to blame. Pedestrian fatalities have...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on June 29, 2021

July is national grilling month. There's no better way to celebrate summertime than gathering with friends and family and firing up the grill. Keep your guests safe and avoid these common grilling mistakes. Common Grilling Mistakes 1. Grilling under the influence 37% of grillers admit they've fired up a grill while having a few...