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A Firelands Regional Health System Blog

Your experiences matter. The goal of this blog is to empower people to make the most important health decisions of their lives. Contact us by sending an email to marketinggeneralinfo@firelands.com to share your story and empower others today.

Five Tips to Get Results from Your Weight Loss Resolution

Looking to shed a few extra pounds this year? Donald Cundiff, MD, board-certified obesity physician, offers five tips to get results from your New Year’s weight loss resolution.

Holiday Giving: Firelands Nursing Staff Donate Items to Local Veterans Home

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

Holiday Safety: Small Toy Choking Hazards

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.

Six Life Hacks for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone. Karen Russell PCC-S, LCDC III, site director for Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services of Erie County, provides six "life hacks" to having a stress-free holiday season.

Giving Tuesday: Local Company Feels Giving Back is Just a Way of Life

Paul Fox & Sons, a local Sandusky company, give back to their community through donations to the Foundation for Firelands.

Balsamic Roasted Carrots: Must Have Diabetic-Friendly Recipes For Your Holiday Meal

This balsamic roasted carrot recipe is sure to have your family going back for seconds. The best part? It is diabetic friendly! Check out this recipe and more, on our Empower Blog.

Roasted Acorn Squash: Must Have Diabetic-Friendly Recipes For Your Holiday Meal

This roasted acorn squash recipe is sure to have your family going back for seconds. The best part? It is diabetic-friendly! Check out this recipe and more, on our Empower Blog.

Diabetes Self-Management Educators— Providing Patients with the Tools to Manage Diabetes

Firelands Center for Coordinated Care bolstered its efforts to provide inpatient and outpatient diabetes education to patients by hiring two full-time Diabetes Self-Management Educators.

A Natural Way to "Beet" High Blood Pressure

Adding this common grocery store items item to your diet could help lower high blood pressure. Dr. Austen Smith explains the natural health benefits of consuming beets in our latest Empower Blog post.

Mini-Pumpkin Tarts: Must Have Diabetic Friendly Recipes For Your Holiday Meal

November is National Diabetes Month! Check out this diabetic friendly mini-pumpkin tart recipe that is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Five Tips for a Safe and Healthy Halloween

Skip the tricks and enjoy the treats this Halloween. Amanda Garman MS, RDN, LD, a registered dietitian and Wellness Coordinator at the Firelands Center for Coordinated Care shares five tips for a safe and healthy trick-or-treating experience.

Ready Or Not Role Play: Bridging the Communication Gap Between Older Patients and Healthcare Professionals

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

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