A Firelands Regional Health System Blog

Ready Or Not Role Play helps teach Firelands medical residents how to bridge the communication gap with older patients.

Going to the doctor's can seem like an overwhelming task especially if you are dealing with multiple health problems. Use these six tips to get the most out of your next doctor's appointment.

After experiencing the lose of their own child, the Abbey Rose Foundation seeks to help grieving family at Firelands Regional Medical Center through the donation of a CuddleCot.

Although there is no cure for Alzheimers's disease, Austen Smith, DO, Family Medicine Resident at Firelands Regional Health System explains the five lifestyle choices you can make to help reduce your risk up to 60%.

It's not uncommon to find a bottle of kombucha on the self of your local grocery store, but is it truly the cure for all diseases? Austen Smith, DO, gives us his take on one of the latest health trends.

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.

Headaches are, an unfortunate, fact of life. There are many different kinds ranging in location, frequency and severity. Sometimes, it can seem as though they come and go as they please without any rhythm or reason.

Human trafficking is happening closer than you might think. Lara Wilken, MSN, RN is helping local hospitals implement policies and procedures to assist with identifying victims.

If you want to get your kids back into the school routine it is best to start implementing some guidelines that are centered around their evening activities and sleep.

At Firelands Regional Health System, we are always looking for ways to help you and your family feel better. Whether that is through shorter wait times, quicker visits at one of our Urgent Cares, providing compassionate care during your treatment and recovery, or matching you with a primary care provider that fits your health care needs.

Think you might be suffering from acid reflux? Firelands Physician Gastroenterologist Martin Beerman, MD, has the answers to your "burning" questions.

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.