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Aphasia: Speech Impairment After Stroke or Brain Injury
Aphasia: Speech Impairment After Stroke or Brain Injury

Health Matters is a weekly radio show sponsored by the Medicine Center Pharmacy on WHBC 1480 AM in Canton, Ohio. This episode pharmacists Brad White and Paul White discuss Aphasia with Debbie Adams-Shumaker, Manager and Licensed Speech Pathologist, Mercy Therapy Services.

Learn more about Mercy Stroke Support Group

Contact Mercy Therapy Services for more information about Speech Therapy and the scope of services they offer in the community.

Thanks for listening today! We’d like to remind our listeners, if you suspect you have a medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider. Thanks to our sponsors Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Studio Arts & Glass. As always, we thank our listeners for joining us on Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy. Have a healthy week and we’ll see you again next Friday right here on News Talk 1480 WHBC.

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National Stroke Awareness Month
National Stroke Awareness Month


Health Matters is a weekly radio show sponsored by the Medicine Center Pharmacy on WHBC 1480 AM in Canton, Ohio. This episode pharmacists Brad White and Paul White discuss Stroke Awareness Month with Maria Griffin, APRN-CNP, coordinator for Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital’s Stroke Center.

Topics will include risk factors, warning signs, preventive measures, treatment options and statistics related to stroke

The Facts:

  • Stroke can happen to anyone at any age.

  • 80% of all strokes are preventable.

  • Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of severe disability.

  • On average, one person dies from stroke every 4 minutes.

  • More than 795,000 people have a stroke each year in the U.S.

  • Stroke kills almost 130,000 of the 800,000 Americans who die of cardiovascular disease each year—that’s 1 out of every 19 deaths from all causes.

Thanks for listening today! We’d like to remind our listeners, if you suspect you have a medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider. Thanks to our sponsors Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Studio Arts & Glass. As always, we thank our listeners for joining us on Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy. Have a healthy week and we’ll see you again next Friday right here on News Talk 1480 WHBC.

Anyone can have a stroke, and everyone should be prepared.

Anyone can have a stroke, and everyone should be prepared.

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Aultman Palliative Care Services
Aultman Palliative Care Services

Palliative care is specialized care for people of any age and at any state of serious

illness. Aultman’s services guide patients through pain and symptom management

while they are seeking aggressive layers of physical, emotional and spiritual

support for patients and their families.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: A Deep Dive into Prevention, Detection, and Treatment
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: A Deep Dive into Prevention, Detection, and Treatment

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shining a light on one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide.

Breast Cancer Awareness with Aultman Breast Care Center
Breast Cancer Awareness with Aultman Breast Care Center

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer, celebrating survivors, and highlighting the importance of early detection. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women, affecting one in eight throughout their lifetime. However, with timely screenings and advances in treatment, survival rates continue to improve.

Medicare Open Enrollment with Mike Novelli
Medicare Open Enrollment with Mike Novelli

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is a critical time for millions of Medicare beneficiaries. It runs from October 15, 2024, to December 7, 2024. During this window, individuals can make changes to their Medicare plans for the upcoming year. Whether you’re new to Medicare or a long-time participant, it’s essential to understand how AEP works and what your options are. Below, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions to help guide you through this period.

Behind the Pain: Insights from Pain Management Experts Dr. Dallara and Dr. Rogers Aultman Pain Management
Behind the Pain: Insights from Pain Management Experts Dr. Dallara and Dr. Rogers Aultman Pain Management

Pain management is a specialized medical approach aimed at treating chronic or severe pain. The doctors at Aultman Pain Management help patients control and alleviate pain using various treatments and therapies. Dr. Rogers and Dr. Dallara join us on Health Matters.

Unlocking Urology: A Deep Dive Into Men's and Women's Health with Dr. David Turk
Unlocking Urology: A Deep Dive Into Men's and Women's Health with Dr. David Turk

Urology plays a crucial role in maintaining both men’s and women’s health. From prostate issues and kidney stones in men to bladder control and UTIs in women, urologists provide essential care across a wide range of conditions. If you have any concerns about your urological health, don’t hesitate to consult a urologist. Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve your quality of life.

Newborn Health and Safety with Aultman Birth Center
Newborn Health and Safety with Aultman Birth Center

This edition of Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy features Christine Powell BSN, RN with Aultman Birth Center discussing Newborn Health and Safety.

 

Back to School Children's Health and Wellness with Jillian Berkshire APRN-CNP
Back to School Children's Health and Wellness with Jillian Berkshire APRN-CNP

In this episode, we’re focusing on a topic that’s crucial for every parent and caregiver: children’s health and wellness. We’ll explore key strategies to support your child’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being, from nutritious eating habits and fun exercise routines to fostering a positive mindset.

Aultman Cancer Center Specialized Support Services
Aultman Cancer Center Specialized Support Services

This episode of Health Matters features Erin Meek BSN, RN, OCN, CN-BN, Nurse Navigator for Breast Cancer and Heather Nist-Weisel, Cancer Center Dietitian both with Aultman Cancer Center.

Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program of Aultman Hospital
Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program of Aultman Hospital

 This episode of Health Matters features Renee Meyer and Molly Frantz with Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program of Aultman Hospital.

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