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Pump Keeps Woman Alive for 9 Days While Heart Recovers The results of teamwork and technology were clearly evidenced recently at St. John Medical Center (SJMC) when Westlake resident Amanda Van Schoor, 36, thanked her family and caregivers for saving her life after suffering a cardiac arrest. Amanda’s life was celebrated at St. John Medical Center by her caregivers and ... Read More »

Getting back to your best self is what it’s all about at The Normandy Care Center in Rocky River. As part of northeast Ohio’s premier senior living community at 22709 Lake Road in Rocky River, The Normandy is home to a technologically advanced Rehabilitation Center. It provides residents with the best in physical, occupational and speech therapy. It includes a ... Read More »

The Cleveland Allergy and Asthma Center is a state-of-the-art health center that offers compassionate care for asthma and allergy patients in a sympathetic and caring environment. Children and adults with asthma, nasal and sinus problems, or eczema and hives receive state-of-the-art care. Specific interest in chronic coughs is a specialty of the Center. Patients can expect to receive personalized care ... Read More »

Weight loss is not always as simple as changing your diet and exercise habits. For millions of Americans, losing weight requires medical help. If you are one of those people, there is nothing to be ashamed of. It is not your fault. It is a medical issue just like any other medical issue. You should never feel ashamed about going ... Read More »

The 15th annual Gift of Life Gala hosted by Community West Foundation was held at Avon Oaks Country Club Fri., Aug. 28. The event is dedicated to ensuring that babies born at Fairview Hospital are safer everyday. Several hundred guests enjoyed an evening of dining, dancing and silent auctions as they raised funds for the tiniest patients at Fairview Hospital. ... Read More »

One of the reasons St. Mary of the Woods in Avon has received the US News and World Report 2015 Best Nursing Home designation is because of the caring environment created for residents. This commitment to quality living is seen in the many activities scheduled for residents to enjoy. Last month, St. Mary residents were treated to an a cappella ... Read More »

Celebrate Westlake will mark its 25th year this Saturday when runners, walkers and kids race participants take off from the starting line at St. John Medical Center as part of northern Ohio’s premier 5-mile run, 5k run, 5k walk and kids fun runs. Back in 1990, when Celebrate Westlake was just an idea, founder Bud Hagy had no idea that someday ... Read More »

Will Be Accountable to the Diocese of Cleveland The Sisters of Charity Health System (SCHS) and University Hospitals (UH) have signed an agreement to transfer sole ownership of St. John Medical Center to UH. The legacy of Catholic health care at St. John Medical Center will be continued through a commitment by UH to be accountable to the Bishop of ... Read More »

It’s Good to Be Good. A unique opportunity to hear nationally acclaimed author Dr. Stephen Post who is the keynote speaker at Community West Foundation’s annual meeting on Sept. 9 at the West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church at 20401 Hilliard. Blvd. in Rocky River at 3 p.m. A transformative speaker, Stephen has inspired thousands in healthcare, business, schools, philanthropy, volunteer ... Read More »

Celebrate Westlake: The Beginning Back in 1990 when Celebrate Westlake was still an idea, founder Bud Hagy had no idea he would someday be organizing the Silver Anniversary of this premier community event. What are Bud’s thoughts on Celebrate Westlake all these years later? “The first thing that comes to mind is the longevity of the race,” Hagy. “Plus the ... Read More »