A Firelands Regional Health System Blog

Monkeypox has been in the news quite a bit. Learn more about it in this blog.

If you've been dealing with long-COVID after your infection goes away, we have some tips for you.

Dr. Natalyia Bumagina provides a handy back-to-school schedule for vaccines that follows guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics & the CDC.

When the time comes to schedule your mammogram it can seem overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time. However, even if you have prepared and have had a mammogram before, you still may have questions surrounding the process, your options, and what's next.

Sudden slurred speech or tingling on one side of the body could be neurological symptoms of a more serious condition. To learn more about Firelands Regional Medical Center's comprehensive neurology program and services, please visit firelands.com/neurology

If you or a loved one is dealing with alcohol addiction, finding a place to start the road to recovery can seem overwhelming. How do you know for sure that the person is addicted? Maybe they are just a social drinker? Questions like this can create hesitation, which may hinder you from starting an important conversation with them – or yourself.

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.

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.

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.

Sun safety tips to protect you and your family, from the sun this summer – and still enjoy your time outdoors.