University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center has named Alan J. Papa its new president, following an extensive national search. His first day in his new role will be Nov. 18.
Mark D. Stovsky was recently elected president of the North Center Section of the American Urological Association, Inc. at the society’s September 2019 meeting.
It’s once again that time of the year to prepare for and protect ourselves against the flu. Thankfully, we have highly effective flu vaccines available to us through our local pharmacy or doctor’s office.
While roles in space medicine, surgery and university leadership all pop out on Dr. John Langell’s resume, it was his 24-year experience in the U.S. Air Force, especially as a commander, that may be most impactful.
Referred to as the “silent killer,” high blood pressure can affect anyone. But, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ National Institute on Aging, age is a common cause.
Dr. Danielle Hoenig joined Centers for Hearing Care as primary audiologist in its Pepper Pike office.
Age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, is a common health change for aging individuals. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports that one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing loss.
An ear infection is an inflammation of the middle ear, typically caused by bacteria. These infections occur when excess fluid builds up behind the eardrum.
Enrolling in Medicare for the first time can be quite daunting, especially if an enrollee doesn’t have any knowledge of the system and its enrollment process. First-time applicants have three months before their 65th birthday and three months after to enroll.
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Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. During that time, Medicare enrollees can view plans, change and adjust their coverage. When going through this year’s options and offerings, enrollees may see some changes and new offerings in the marketplace.
The fourth annual Miles for Mental Health and Wellness Walk to benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness in NAMI Geauga County’s countywide programs and services will be held Oct. 5 at 8389 Mayfield Road in Chester Township.
Commonly referred to as the “baby blues,” postpartum depression is depression that occurs sometime after having a baby.
In a world surrounded by technology, it’s uncommon for someone not to use Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. And though every generation has some exposure to these sites, it’s most common for preteens and teenagers to be the most engaged.
In the last month, five important medical articles were published that further confirm what we’ve been reporting. The data indicates it takes 17 years from an important innovation being discovered to it being accepted into practice. While some of this is regulatory delay, through the U.S. Fo…
The human body is miraculously designed to maintain optimal functioning of our internal organs. Our organs work as individual units and they also work together to coordinate various essential bodily functions to maintain good health.
Akron Children’s Hospital has partnered with Aultman Hospital to operate Aultman’s neonatal intensive care unit and its maternal fetal medicine practice.
Last year I went to Thanksgiving dinner with my boyfriend’s family for the first time. Prior to the dinner, I was warned by several different sources about his aunt’s famous “turkey hat.”
Akron Children’s Hospital was selected for the Tourette Association of America’s youth ambassador program.
This time of year, I see a lot of children and adolescents for their annual physicals – all part of the back-to-school rush.
