St. Paul Lutheran Church in Westlake was home to the 16th Annual Legacy Picnic hosted by the God Cares Ministry on Friday, July 28. God Cares Ministry is a nursing home ministry that recruits, trains and equips Christian volunteers to share the love and word of God with those residing in nursing homes. “These volunteers provide friendship to the residents, ... Read More »
University Hospitals St. John Medical Center celebrated summer with its annual employee picnic last month. The grill was smoking and burgers were being dished up by hospital leaders throughout the day. UH SJMC President Rob David and Cathy Knorzer, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, even came back to work the ‘night shift’ by taking their turn at the grill at 11 ... Read More »
Nothing says summer like a good, old-fashioned ethic festival. The annual Macedonian Fest was held on the grounds of St. Clement of Ohrid, Macedonian Orthodox Church on French Creek Rd. in Avon the last weekend of July. It featured the tasty flavors of Macedonia, the music, the dancing and traditional Macedonian kebobs, chicken pita folds, country meat, and delicious homemade ... Read More »
Best of Lorain County 2017 was a hit at the Lorain County Community College Nord Center July 13 as the leading businesses of the region converged for a night of friendly competition. Presented by Pulse, Lorain County’s Magazine, the event annually honors the best the county has to offer in a wide variety of categories – from restaurants to retail ... Read More »
The Murray Ridge Center set out with a goal at the beginning of the year to do “fifty acts of giving back,” at the start of 2017. As of today, they have completed 109 acts around the county, and they are still going strong. One of the initiatives was created by Jeff Colatruglio, recreation specialist for Murray Ridge. Jeff’s mom ... Read More »
Rose Senior Living of Avon offered residents and guests an afternoon of ice cream, music and friendship on Sunday, July 30, as the TrueNorth Little Big Band presented some terrific tunes from the bucolic gazebo now gracing the manicured grounds there. “We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful evening for residents and community members to gather to listen to ... Read More »
The 2017 UH Elyria Medical Center Foundation Classic Golf Outing welcomed 122 golfers to Elyria Country Club on July 21, raising $51,500.00 to be utilized to support the hospital’s mission of caring for the community through the Elyria Medical Center Foundation. A highlight of the event included the opportunity to win a beautiful car with a hole-in-one sponsored by Elyria ... Read More »
The City of Westlake Fire Department has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. The department first received the award in 2016. The award was presented at the Westlake City Council Meeting July 27. The award signifies Westlake EMS efficiency in providing ... Read More »
The renaming of a Westshore Campus building at Cuyahoga Community College’s Westlake campus recognizes Medical Mutual of Ohio for its longstanding support of Tri-C, its students and programs. The College dedicated the Medical Mutual Health Careers and Sciences Building on Thursday, Aug. 3. The building serves as the academic hub of Westshore Campus. “The new name reflects the enduring impact ... Read More »
For the third straight year, Mercy Regional Medical Center of Lorain has received the Healthgrades’ Patient Safety Excellence Award. The award was presented on Aug. 2 in a ceremony that included leadership and staff in the main lobby of the hospital located at 3700 Kolbe Road. Alicia Carroll, Associate Quality Solutions Director for Healthgrades, presented the award to Ed Oley, ... Read More »
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