Adena Legion Makes Donation

Adena Legion Makes Donation

Joe Petro of the American Legion Riders of the Legion Post 525 recently made a donation to the Tony Teramana TEAR Fund.  The check for $1,000.00 represented the proceeds from the Ride for A Cure Poker Run in 2016.  On hand for the presentation were (L to R):   Joe...

Heritage Wall to be Installed at Trinity West

Before Sylvania Franciscan Health joined Catholic Health Initiatives in late 2014, the SFH board discussed how the heritage of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio could be preserved in the healthcare  ministries they established.   The board decided to...
Ovarian Cancer: Everything You Need to Know

Ovarian Cancer: Everything You Need to Know

Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that occurs mainly in the ovary’s cells and often spreads to the surrounding pelvic area. Women have two ovaries, located on either side of the uterus, and they play an important role in reproduction and are responsible for the...
What are Robot-Assisted Surgeries?

What are Robot-Assisted Surgeries?

Robotic Assistance: Paving The Way To A Quick Recovery What would you do if you were told you needed surgery? Would you worry about the procedure or the possibility of scarring? How long would it be before you’re back to your normal, everyday life? For nearly 30...
With General Surgery Comes Great Care

With General Surgery Comes Great Care

Are you experiencing abdominal, chest or other bodily pain? In some cases, general surgery may be the answer! What is General Surgery? General surgery is a broad field that covers the body from head-to-toe. Its main focus, however, is on the abdominal region. Although...
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...