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The Sisters of Charity Health System are turning sole ownership of St. John Medical Center over to University Hospitals. Last week’s announcement of the move underscores the legacy of love and excellence the Sisters are leaving to the community. Their impact was best expressed by the honorable Leo M. Spellacy, retired judge of the 8th District Court of Appeals, in ... Read More »

Falling on Sept. 11, the 2015 USO of Northern Ohio Golf Outing took place at Sweetbriar Golf Course in Avon Lake last Friday. The event coincided with the anniversary of our nation’s saddest day in recent history – the attack on New York City’s World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in the air over Pennsylvania in 2001. It reminded all ... Read More »

Robert Stark as tour guide of Crocker Park’s Phase 3 development is a little like having William Shakespeare lead you on a walk through the set of one of his plays. Mr. Stark donned a hardhat last Thursday afternoon and hosted 30-some media members through the new $400 million expansion at the lifestyle center. With the panache of the playwrite, ... Read More »

The Prayers from Maria sunflower field is in full bloom this week. People are flocking to the 16-acre lot at Chester and Jaycox Road in Avon to see what this field of faith is all about. “A beautiful message sent to us from someone who visited our field: – ‘I drove past this field and had to turn around to ... Read More »

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 »