A Firelands Regional Health System Blog

Sudden slurred speech or tingling on one side of the body could be neurological symptoms of a more serious condition.

Learn what the coronavirus is and how Erie County health officials are working together to coordinate the processes for reporting and specimen management.

Firelands Regional Medical Center nursing staff donate close to 800 items to the Ohio Veterans Home during the holiday season.

In 2018, 1 in 5 high school students reported using e-cigarettes in the past month. E-cigarettes, or “vaping”, has been marketed and sold as a better alternative to traditional smoking. However, this statement has clouded the other health concerns and problems that exist with the product.

Do your young children know what to do during a fire? Or what about if a stranger was to approach them? If your little one will be entering kindergarten this year, and you live in the Sandusky area, then you need to join us for Safety Day 2019!

With the warmer weather (finally) setting in, and May being Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, we wanted to take a minute to educate and remind everyone to be diligent and conscious of riders while you are driving this summer.

In a few days, children of all ages will be diving into a stack of presents. But did you know many toys have age recommendations and choking hazard warnings on the packaging? Bill Turton, RN, BSN, director of emergency services for Firelands, offers a few safety tips to prevent choking this holiday season.

Many of us receive prescription medications, but find that we may still have some pills left over after our symptoms have subsided. Or, you may find that your medicine cabinet is filled with drugs you don’t need, or that are expired. So what are you supposed to do with them? First, it is important to understand the difference between the drugs you have been prescribed.

Cooking for someone with diabetes during the holiday season can be difficult. Read some of our latest tips and holiday recipes to make sure your Thanksgiving dinner is a big hit!

Any woman that has ovaries is at risk of ovarian cancer. However, there are some lifestyle factors you can control to decrease your risk of ovarian cancer.

Would you be able to identify these poisonous plants right here in Ohio? They may be lurking in your backyard right now, and you might not even know it. Check out our visual guide to the top 5 poisonous plant in the Buckeye state.

When something flares up, how do you know when to go to urgent care or the family doctor, or if it’s serious enough to go to the nearest ER? Find out.