A Firelands Regional Health System Blog

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.

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.

All three COVID-19 vaccines work extremely well. If we really want to experience some “sense of normalcy”, then we must get as many of us vaccinated as we can, as fast as we can; for all our sakes.

Firelands Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Scott Campbell shares some things to consider if you are on the fence about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

All foods are not created equal. Natural, whole foods create a feeling of fullness without adding unwanted calories

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.

Fruit is nature's candy. Dr. Cundiff, explains how pairing a juicy piece of whole fruit with a high protein snack, you’re providing your body with more natural healthy food that is harder to break down, creating longer-lasting fullness.