A Firelands Regional Health System Blog

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 600,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year.

After you work with your cardiologist to identify your risk factors for heart disease, it's important to make changes to your lifestyle so you can live a healthier, longer life. Find tips from Firelands here.

Firelands Physician Group Sandusky Orthopedics is in good hands as Dr. Berry "passes the torch" to his team after 39 years..

Fit in Walking. These tips will help you schedule your walk so that it doesn't get missed.

How often can you donate blood for the American Red Cross? Check out these guidelines for first time blood donors, donors on medications, and donors with specific health conditions such as diabetes.

In a few weeks, 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.

“I could see the gash on his head, and I kept thinking ‘I need to apply pressure,’” said Marisa. See how bystanders can be heroes by learning how to stop bleeding.

The holidays can be stressful for various reasons. These simple tips can help you destress, regardless of your holiday commitments.

Planning is the key to smart, budget friendly, healthy shopping.

One in every four or five youth in the general population meets criteria for a lifetime mental disorder, and the risk of mental illness increases for young people from low-income families and those who have been involved with the juvenile justice or child welfare systems. Discrimination associated with mental illness poses a large barrier to recovery and is a main reason why people don’t seek help and treatment

Diabetes is a life-changing diagnosis. It takes ongoing education and commitment to properly self-manage the disease. This program is designed to provide educational information and self-management skills while encouraging patients to live an active lifestyle and prioritize their health.

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