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For Ladies Only: Your Brain Health ‘For Ladies Only: Your Brain Health’ was the theme of St. John Medical Center’s All About You program hosted at LaCentre in Westlake the evening of Thurs., Sept. 24. All About You is a free women’s health membership program through St. John Medical Center. ‘Your Brain Health’ featured physician panelists Rebecca Fredrick, DO, Family ... Read More »

Bay Village celebrates homecoming each fall with a traditional parade from Cahoon Park to the high school. Last Friday’s annual parade was held in fine style, with participants enjoying a great time as they braved a few raindrops. Nothing could dampen the community spirit that was out in full force. Bay’s homecoming court occupied the lead cars. King and Queen ... Read More »

It was Throwback Thursday at DeLuca’s Place in the park last week as the Doc McDonald Band led the 23rd annual Big Band Dance. About 400 swinging seniors enjoyed a night of great music and lively dancing in support of senior services in Lorain County. “DeLuca’s has been a tremendous supporter of our programs through the years and we are ... Read More »

Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman were spotted on the streets surrounding Lakewood Park recently when more than 250 runners and walkers took part in the Youth Challenge Superhero Dash. The 30th Annual Race Day took place on Saturday, September 19. The event was dedicated in memory of Dave Hardman, former President of the Youth Challenge Board of Trustees. “The Superhero ... Read More »

‘Global Citizens.’ That’s the title St. John Medical Center physician Dr. Eiad Sayed bestowed on Emma and Sophia Altomare Yanasak last week when they came to his office to make a contribution to a Greek Refugee Fund set up to assist victims in the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. The girls, daughters of SJMC nurse Stasia Altomare Yanasak, stopped by the ... Read More »

Dear Friends and Colleagues, It has been my honor and privilege to work for and with North Coast Health for the last twenty-five years following four years as a volunteer.  These years have been some of the most enriching and life-changing times for me personally and professionally.  I have had the privilege of working for a visionary board of directors ... Read More »

The events of September 11, 2001 are seared in the American memory forever. Schools, communities and civic groups everywhere gathered last Friday in remembrance of that fateful day. One such event was hosted by Avon Mayor Bryan Jensen at the Avon Safety Center that morning. Police, firemen and community members paid tribute to those who fell and honored those who ... Read More »

“Let’s keep this thing going!” That was the word from Celebrate Westlake founder Bud Hagy after the 25th annual 5-Mile Run and community celebration took place under sunny skies at St. John Medical Center the morning of Sept. 5. Over 800 runners, walkers and kids fun run participants took part in the event again this year. Since it’s inception in ... Read More »

Mercy Foundation’s annual September fundraiser, Taste of Friendship, is a fabulous festival of food held within the lavishly transformed setting of the Medical Office Building at the Mercy Regional Health Center Fri., Sept. 11. This year’s event benefits the Emergency Department of Mercy Regional Medical Center. “This year, the Mercy Foundation of Lorain County is honored to be celebrating our ... Read More »

Community West Foundation Happiness Expert Has Proof: It’s Better to Give than to Receive Happiness expert Stephen Post, Ph.D., has proof: It is better to give than to receive. This nationally acclaimed author appeared as keynote speaker at the Community West Foundation’s annual meeting Sept. 9 at the West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church in Rocky River. Dr. Post has inspired ... Read More »