TUE, 6 OCT AT 17:00 EDT
UH Virtual Town Hall with Cleveland Councilman Basheer Jones
During sleep, a fluid called cerebral spinal fluid goes into the brain and cleans off built-up plaque. For those that don’t sleep well, this plaque can build up. Research suggests that impaired sleep is associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
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How The Brain Reorganizes Itself During Sleep
How will COVID-19 impact flu season? As Dr. Robert Salata explains, there is a very real possibility of multiple epidemics occurring at the same time, making the flu vaccine critically important.
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5 Things to Know About Flu During COVID-19
Lynn Ulatowski's mother passed away from heart disease at a young age. When Lynn herself was diagnosed with a progressive heart disease, she didn’t want to leave her own daughter without a mother. That’s when she turned to UH.
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Heart Transplant Success: Lynn's Story
Shortly after her father passed from soft tissue sarcoma, Darby Harris, an avid runner and mother of two, received a diagnosis that threatened her own life: Ewing Sarcoma, an extremely rare bone cancer.
To further complicate an already challenging time, COVID-19 arrived in the U.S. during treatment — but Darby and her UH team were ready.
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Cancer Diagnosis During COVID-19: Darby's Story
WED, 30 SEP AT 17:00 EDT
Vasectomy –Options for Male Birth Control | Free Webinar
We all know kindness improves mood – but as Dr. Marcie Hall explains – it can directly improve heart health, strengthen the immune system and ultimately lead to a longer lifespan. Here’s how.
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The Science Behind Kindness and How It Benefits Health
TUE, OCT 27 AT 12:00 PM EDT
Learn how Physiatry can help relieve Hip, Knee or Back pain
Browns fans: Ready to win an authentic autographed Baker Mayfield Cleveland Browns jersey? To enter, simply join the UH Healthy Fan Challenge by the end of October: http://bit.ly/HealthyFanJersey
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Browns fans: Ready to win an authentic autographed Baker Mayfield Cleveland Browns jersey? To enter, simply join the UH Healthy Fan Challenge by the end of October: http://bit.ly/HealthyFanJersey
Provided by University Hospitals, the official health care partner of the Cleveland Browns.
Keeping spirits high is a crucial part of treatment for many cancer patients. To help in this challenging time, Cleveland Browns players virtually visited UH Seidman Cancer Center patients earlier this week.
Thank you to David Njoku, Jacob Phillips, Cody Parkey and Johnny Stanton for their dedication to our patients, along with the caregivers who made such a visit possible. #UHProud
Studies show that up to 33% of heart attack patients develop some degree of depression. Dr. Claire Sullivan explains why, including what family members or partners should know.
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Depression: Unexpected Consequence of Heart Attack, Heart Surgery or Stroke
WED, OCT 21 AT 12:00 PM EDT
Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day: BRA After Breast Cancer
Is that standing desk helping or hurting? Dr. Paul Gazzillo joins the Healthy@UH Podcast to discuss which back pain solutions help and which only waste time and money.
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Effectively managing stress, especially in the middle of a pandemic, is a challenge for all of us. Dr. Patrick Runnels shares these tips on how to keep life balanced during an unpredictable time.
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How to Stay Grounded in an Uncertain Time
WED, NOV 11 AT 6:00 PM EST
Four-part Diabetes Self-management Series Part 1 | Free Webinar
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Geauga County Flu Vaccinations Drive-Through
FRI, NOV 13 AT 1:00 PM EST
Chiropractic Treatment of Sciatica | Free Webinar
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Varicose and Spider Veins| Attend a Free Webinar to Learn More
No one knows what opioid use disorder patients are going through like someone who has been in that same hospital bed. Through the THRIVE ED program, patients can connect with peer supporters who have been there and are ready to help navigate the journey to recovery.
Research shows that statins (drugs that help lower cholesterol) are highly effective in reducing the risk of fatal heart attack and stroke. But some people are reluctant to take these medications. Dr. Ian Neeland explains why and whether or not statins are worth taking.
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Are Statins Really Worth Taking for High Cholesterol?
The flu shot cannot cause the flu, as the inactivated viruses injected into the body are not capable of doing so. Instead, this year’s vaccine is expected to protect against up to 70% of flu strains. Here’s what else to know.
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6 Facts To Know About the Flu
In honor of a $7.5 million gift from Steve and Loree Potash, University Hospitals will establish the Steve and Loree Potash Women & Newborn Center at UH Ahuja Medical Center.
Part of the UH Ahuja Phase 2 expansion, the new center will bring the trusted and collaborative care of UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s and UH MacDonald Women’s hospitals to the eastside, introducing maternal-fetal care and a full spectrum of labor and delivery services to the UH Ahuja campus.
“UH’s patient-first approach deeply resonates with our family and our values,” said Loree. “We are proud to support UH and to have our name on this remarkable new center. As parents and grandparents, we can think of no better gift to our community than a state-of-the-art home for mothers and babies.”
Learn more: http://bit.ly/PotashUHAhujaGift
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For many people, the combination of shortened days, extended nights and colder weather triggers a condition called seasonal affective disorder. Approximately 5% of U.S. adults have this condition, which affects four times as many women as men.
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Coping With Seasonal Affective Disorder During COVID-19
An easy way to help prevent back injuries when shoveling snow: use an appropriately-sized shovel and don’t overfill it. Attempting to fling away a heavy amount of snow can lead to back pain.
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5 Winter Health Hazards and How To Avoid Them
“I don’t think I would come to work if I thought I was putting my husband and two children at risk.” From robust screening to advanced air filtration, watch as Danielle Sindelar, RN, Director, Center for Emergency Medicine, shares the comprehensive safety measures in place at every UH Emergency Department.
A hernia occurs when an organ or tissue pushes through an opening in the supporting tissue around it. How serious are they and when is treatment needed? Here’s what to know.
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Could That Acid Reflux Actually Be a Hernia?
THU, FEB 25 AT 6:00 PM EST
Black History Month Brain Health Webinar Series
THU, FEB 18 AT 6:00 PM EST
Black History Month Brain Health Webinar Series
THU, FEB 11
Black History Month Brain Health Webinar Series
Caused by a virus known as HSV-1, cold sores are far from rare. According to the CDC, the majority of adults ages 45 – 49 have them. The good news: cold sores are not a serious medical condition and can usually be treated at home. Here’s how.
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Cold Sores: Best Treatments To Ease the Pain
