Prediabetes is a serious but often silent health condition that affects over one in three U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). That’s 96 million people, many of whom are unaware they even have it. Prediabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet in the diabetes range. It signals a ... Read More »
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and Mercy Health is using this time to highlight lung cancer screening guidelines. Last year, the American Cancer Society released new guidelines for lung cancer screenings to reduce lung cancer deaths caused by smoking. These guidelines recommend yearly lung cancer screenings for those aged 50-80 years old who smoke or formerly smoked and have ... Read More »
An exciting update from the Avon Tree Lighting Ceremony! Please join in on the fun Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 3-7 pm at the Avon Aquatic Facility (36265 Detroit Road, Avon) for the 2024 Avon Tree Lighting Ceremony! The parade, featuring the Ride with Santa Contest winner, will start promptly at 5 pm. In addition to this, we are pleased ... Read More »
The North Ridgeville Visitor’s Bureau invites you to participate in the 24th Annual Holiday on the Ridge on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Experience the magic of Christmas while visiting craft shows, multiple business open houses and special events like the Pancake Breakfast and Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony to be held at 5 p.m. at South Central Park Gazebo. For a ... Read More »
Westlake is a dementia friendly city. The Westlake Rec Center provided a classroom for dementia training of the Westlake Fire Department on Tues., Nov. 12. April Suva-Surovi, Senior Business Development Specialist for Arden Courts of Westlake headed the dementia training to the Westlake Fire Department. This interactive program educates the first responders on what dementia is, the different types, the ... Read More »
Meet Clara, a 10-year-old Newfoundland therapy dog, and her owner, Mary Ellen Kraus, who have been brightening the lives of patients and staff at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital. Mary Ellen, a volunteer in the Caring Canines program along with Clara, has had four Newfies. Mary Ellen and her Newfies have served as Hospital therapy teams for nearly 30 years, the ... Read More »
The time has arrived for the Annual Bay Village Kiwanis Christmas Tree sale at the Cahoon Park Gazebo. Nearly 400 Frasier Firs, Canaan Firs, and Colorado Spruce will soon be delivered, sorted, untied and displayed for community members and families to begin their pilgrimage to Bay Village Cahoon Park to select the perfect tree to adorn their home. But there ... Read More »
It will be 13-0 Avon vs. 13-0 Medina Highland at Elyria Ely Stadium in an OHSAA Div. II Region 6 championship football game this Friday night at 7 p.m. For the Avon Eagles, this is the 8th straight season the team will play for a coveted regional crown. The Eagles advanced to the elite-8 berth on the strength of a ... Read More »
University Hospitals of Cleveland partners with the United Way of Cleveland to help many members of our community on a regular and annual basis. UH St. John Medical Center raised approximately $5,000 dollars in our annual basket raffle that took place last week from Monday November 4th through Friday November 8th.” We had 15 wonderfully filled baskets where items were ... Read More »
SCREENINGS For more information about our programs, contact the Outreach Department at UH St. John Medical Center at 440-827-5440. No screenings offered on holidays. Screenings may be canceled on days with inclement weather. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 • 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Westlake Center for Community Services, Community Meeting Room, 28975 Hilliard Blvd, Westlake MONDAY, DECEMBER ... Read More »
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