A Firelands Regional Health System Blog

When you have had enough with the pain in your neck, the first step you should take is to see your primary care physician. They will conduct a thorough physical exam of your neck and back, and also ask you questions about your current lifestyle.

When the time comes to schedule your mammogram it can seem overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time. However, even if you have prepared and have had a mammogram before, you still may have questions surrounding the process, your options, and what's next.

Is carbon monoxide odorless? Yes - and colorless. The gas can be deadly. Read a list of tips to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning on Empower, the Firelands blog.

Schizophrenia stories like George's are inspiring. George Spehn has benefited from Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services for many years through treatment for schizophrenia. Read about his mental health journey here.

Stephanie Breault, nurse practitioner at Firelands Physician Group, shares her story of losing her colleague and friend, Eric, to suicide. Learn how to look for suicidal signs.

When Fashion Week, Sandusky Style commenced in 2009, this event was designed to help patients in need of mammograms and breast cancer care. Learn about the 2018 event here.

Physical therapist Andrew Brown and occupational therapist Melissa Gibboney comment on some of the best lower back pain exercises you can do at home.

After being diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Adee Maag and her family turned to the Firelands Children’s S.P.O.T. where she flourished with physical therapy for cerebral palsy treatment.

Tim Dorsey was a nasopharyngeal cancer patient at University Hospital Seidman Cancer Center at Firelands Regional Medical Center, where he conquered the disease. See his nasopharyngeal cancer survivor story.

In 2013, Barbara was a good candidate for a newer hip replacement surgery called an anterior supine hip procedure. Read about her hip replacement success story and hip replacement recovery time.

Darlene Roeder has led a lively life, which is why when she became tired all the time, she knew something was wrong. Read her congestive heart failure patient story about recovering from heart failure.

The best way to prepare for a seasonal allergy during back-to-school time? Understand your child’s cause of allergy symptoms, how to avoid it, and what to do if your child can’t avoid it.