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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.

Constant Headache: How to Get Rid of Them

Should you suffer through your constant headaches which cause personal suffering, poor quality of life, financial cost, and constant fear of the next headache?

Back Surgery for a Herniated Disc: Carl Pletcher’s Story

Fifteen years ago Carl Pletcher’s lower back began to hurt. Little did he know he would need herniated disc surgery – lumbar discectomy – at the Firelands Spine Center.

Requirements to Give Blood

Thinking about giving blood for the first time? Or has it been awhile since you’ve given blood? Find answers to your questions on the requirements to give blood.

How to Pack a Backpack for School - The Safe Way

In 2013, 22,200 strains, sprains, dislocations, and fractures from backpacks were treated in medical settings. See how to pack a backpack for school safely.

Bystanders Can Be Heroes: Learn How to Stop Bleeding

“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.

A New Method of Healing Injuries & Chronic Pain: Prolotherapy

If you’re seeking options to treat discomfort in your joints or tendons, you may be interested in prolotherapy (platelet rich plasma PRP injections) or stem cell therapy.

Keep a Lookout for Symptoms from Tick Bite This Summer

Have you checked yourself for tick bites lately? Firelands Regional Medical Center shares knowledge on symptoms from tick bites in this blog post.

How to Treat Severe Lower Back Pains

When severe lower back pains become too much to bear, turn to a pain management specialist who can provide relief. See how to treat severe lower back pains here.

How to Talk to Kids about the Dangers of Drug Use

Research shows that children whose parents talk to them about dangers of drug use are 50% less likely to use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Talk. They're listening.

Extreme Weight Loss the Healthy, Sustainable Way

If you’re going to lose weight, you might as well lose weight for good, right? Read Rick Brown’s story of extreme weight loss the healthy, sustainable way.

Follow These Recipe Modifications for a Heart Healthy Diet

Modifying your diet is one of the lifestyle changes you can make to lower your risk for heart disease. Follow these recipe modifications for a heart healthy diet.

Video Game Addiction is Officially a Mental Illness: Should You Worry?

If it seems your child’s love of video games is video game addiction, it could be headed towards what the WHO has classified as a mental health disorder: gaming disorder.

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