Cardiac Rehab’s Benefits Last A Lifetime

Cardiac Rehab’s Benefits Last A Lifetime

Have you had a cardiac event? You might find yourself in a physical rehabilitation facility – and I might even be the one you see. As the wellness and education director at the YMCA in Steubenville, Ohio, I help people make lifestyle changes that will benefit them...
What’s Causing Your Chest Pain?

What’s Causing Your Chest Pain?

The heart is one of the major organs that can make a major difference in someone’s life in a very short period of time. It pumps blood to all your other organs so, without a pumping heart, life doesn’t exist. If you look at medical textbooks, there would probably...
Cardiac Emergencies: When Every Second Counts

Cardiac Emergencies: When Every Second Counts

Every second counts when it comes to cardiac care emergencies. The quicker a patient gets from the scene of their emergency to our Emergency Department, the better the outcome may be. At Trinity, we’re able to take care of a patient from the scene – whether it be...
Heart Disease Risk Factors & Warning Signs

Heart Disease Risk Factors & Warning Signs

When talking about the heart, time is crucial. A matter of seconds can mean the difference between a damaged heart muscle and a functioning heart, so prevention is key. Knowing whether you’re at risk for heart disease can help you make choices that may save your...
Technology + Compassion = Comprehensive Heart Care

Technology + Compassion = Comprehensive Heart Care

The cardiac cath and electrophysiology labs are state-of-the-art. The peripheral vascular lab is also a key feature at Trinity Health System. And of course, we have an excellent team of cardiologists, heart surgeons and electrophysiologists. But, like my colleagues,...
Heart Health & The Kitchen Table

Heart Health & The Kitchen Table

Want a healthy heart? Take at look at your kitchen table! People do have the genetic predisposition to have heart disease, but much of the risk can be taken care of by prevention — which is often the last thing on everybody’s mind. Healthy living is key to...