Lakewood Health Care

Lakewood and Marymount Hospitals are pleased to announce they each have been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Caremark Rx L.L.C. Discretionary Settlement Fund. The fund will be used to establish the Diabetes Assistance Initiative. This Initiative will provide financial assistance for prescription medication and scholarships for self-management education programs, two core components of diabetes care. With one in 14 individuals in Northeast Ohio living with diabetes, these programs are needed now more than ever...

Join Hanson Services, Inc. for a free program offering education and support for caregivers. Eileen McShea, the new spokesperson for Hanson Services, will host an evening filled with useful information and powerful coping skills...

Lakewood Hospital established an Employee Care Fund (ECF) in late 2004 to assist its employees facing an urgent, unforeseen financial emergency. Lakewood Hospital employees, physicians and volunteers have raised money for the ECF primarily through the annual Hospital Employees Reaching Out (H.E.R.O.) Campaign. Included in the total raised was a gift of $10,000 from Lakewood Hospital's Medical Staff. An estimated $70,000 has been given to 81 Lakewood Hospital employees to prevent them from being evicted from their home, having their utilities shut-off, and for basic items such as food...

A report from the American Cancer Society finds the uninsured are less likely to receive recommended cancer screening tests; are more likely to be diagnosed with later stage disease; and have lower survival rates than those with private insurance for several cancers. When funding for screening mammograms for uninsured became available through the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Fairview, Lakewood and Lutheran hospitals organized a free breast and cervical cancer screening that was held on September 6. Forty women took advantage of the program screening...

A wall-breaking ceremony was held on August 5 in Lakewood Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to mark the final stage of a three-year renovation project for the hospital’s critical care areas. When the ICU renovation is completed in November 2008, patients, staff and physicians will share a new, state-of-the-art healing environment...

Buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win Cleveland Browns loge tickets for 12 plus two parking passes for the November 23, 2008, match between Browns and the Houston Texans. Tickets are $20 each and only 500 will be sold. The winning ticket will be drawn at NCHM’s Celebration of Caring fundraising benefit on August 28th at the Lakewood Hospital atrium. (Winner need not be present.)

This past Friday Lakewood Hospital held its third annual Starry Night fundraising event, touted as one of Lakewood’s “biggest and best street parties” ever. In its third year, the event exceeded expectations with close to six hundred people in attendance and over $100,000 raised. Lakewood Hospital president, Jack Gustin, said he was overwhelmed with the response this year. The proceeds from the event will support two great causes, Lakewood Hospital's Diabetes's Center (something near and dear to me having lost my grandfather to the disease) and the Lakewood Arts Festival Scholarship Fund which benefits our entire community. The evening started off at 6p.m. under a beautiful, warm summer sky...

Lakewood Hospital partnered with Maria’s Italian Restaurant (previously Maria’s Roman Room), 11822 Detroit Avenue, in Lakewood, to promote heart-healthy eating and portion-control through its second serving of Flavors of Health. Flavors of Health took place on Thursday, July 24 and offered registered dinner guests a delicious meal comprised entirely from natural, organic and healthy food products. The event was sold out, with extra guests dining on the patio to make room for all...

Ever wondered why some of our young people (of which 90% are female) develop eating disorders? Are you questioning the possibility of your teen being anorexic, bulimic, or having an eating disorder?

Eating disorders are illnesses with serious physical, emotional and behavioral effects. They are more likely to be present in cultures where thinness is identified as a component for beauty, happiness and success. Why an individual develops an eating disorder is complex. Development stages, genetics, individual personality, culture , social, family dynamics, self esteem and control issues are all possible factors converging to impact the teen to develop difficulties as part of an eating disorder...

On Friday evening, August 1, Lakewood Hospital will host its third annual Starry Night, a patron benefit presented by Signature Sponsor, Regency Construction Services, Inc. The event will be held under the stars on Belle Avenue near Detroit Avenue on the hospital campus.

Proceeds from Starry Night will benefit two worthwhile causes – Lakewood Hospital Diabetes Center and the Lakewood Arts Festival Scholarship Fund. Each year, this event gets bigger and better and this year is no exception. Guests will enjoy delicious food, raffles, a live auction, music by The Bottom Lineband, dancing and much more. Health anchor Monica Robins of WKYC-TV3 will emcee the event...

As the largest employer in Lakewood, Lakewood Hospital, a Cleveland Clinic hospital, continues to be a leader in Northeast Ohio’s healthcare community by continually upgrading its facilities, technologies and services; thereby improving the quality of care available for patients on Cleveland’s West side...

A patient can face difficult challenges when recovering from the debilitating consequences of severe traumas, illnesses or disorders. Lakewood Hospital’s Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit helps patients meet those challenges in a caring and comprehensive environment designed to increase independence and restore self-determination...

It’s no secret that the senior population -- in this country and around the world -- is growing and changing. Currently, there are approximately 36.5 million Americans age 65 and over, and it is estimated that by the year 2050, that number will rise to 86.7 million. That’s a 147% increase while America’s population as a whole will have increased by only 49%!

 

It’s no secret that the senior population – in this country and around the world – is growing and changing. While there are approximately 36.5 million Americans age 65 and over currently, it is estimated that by the year 2050, that number will rise to 86.7 million. That’s a 147% increase while the American population as a whole will only have increased by 49% over the same period!

Many people think varicose veins are just a cosmetic problem. And although they may appear unsightly, varicose veins are often the cause of fatigue, discomfort and swelling for both men and women. In fact, approximately 25 percent of all women and 15 percent of all men suffer from varicose veins, which can also represent serious underlying issues.New procedures performed at the Lakewood Hospital Vein & Vascular Center in Westlake have revolutionized the way varicose veins are diagnosed and treated...

Mark your calendars for Friday, April 18 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at Put-in-Bay Lakewood Lanes in Lakewood. Eliza Jennings Senior Care Network will partner with ten other area health care providers to sponsor “Bowling with the Stars,” a fundraiser to benefit Lakewood Hospital’s Special Needs Fund administered by the hospital’s case management department. With its distinctive nautical theme, Put-in-Bay Lakewood Lanes provides an intimate and unique atmosphere for this fun and lively event...

What’s the connection between a passion for painting, love of family and a commitment to good health? Though to some these may seem an unlikely group of interests, their relationship becomes quite clear when you meet artist – and now author – Mary Lou Ferbert...

Lakewood Hospital is pleased to announce that the Radiology Cat Scan Department received the American College of Radiology (ACR) Accreditation. This important accreditation acknowledges that the computed tomography services at Lakewood Hospital were surveyed by the ACR committee and accredited on quality and safety for both adult and pediatric patients...

Lakewood Hospital congratulates Gina Gavlak, RN, BSN, Diabetes Program Development Coordinator for the Lakewood Hospital Diabetes Center. Gavlak continually makes a difference as she joins forces with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to improve the quality of life of people living with diabetes...

Recovery International, a mental health support group program active in Lakewood for over 45 years, has announced their merger with a sister organization, The Abraham Low Institute, effective January 1, 2008...

(December 19 2007) – Lakewood Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Nadim Mubarak, M.D., as the new medical director of Cardiac Services. Dr. Mubarak oversees clinical functions related to Lakewood Hospital’s Heart Center...

Interview with Chef Chris Smith 

Just a few decades ago, a woman’s conversation with her doctor was minimal, sometimes conducted entirely via her husband. But, times have changed, right?

Congratulations to Lakewood Hospital’s SeniorCare Services and the City of Lakewood, Department of Human Services: Division of Aging, on the overwhelming success of their Centennial Health Fair for senior citizens that was held at Lakewood Park's Women's Pavilion on June 26. More than 350 seniors attended the event.

Did you know the Lakewood Family YMCA has certified personal trainers to help you get what you want out of your workouts? Personal training is the key to achieving the results you desire with your workouts. Our experienced trainers will custom design a program that is individualized and keeps you interested and motivated about reaching your goals. Stop by the Y today to get your program started. For more information, contact Anne Mitchell, 216-521-8400

The kids around Lakewood are coming to the YMCA to get their summer fun. The Lakewood YMCA runs a fun filled Sports Camp.

The Lakewood Family YMCA is excited to announce the arrival of four new virtual reality bikes.

Lakewood Hospital Celebrates Centennial Year by Hosting a Health Fair for Senior Citizens

The Lakewood Hospital Diabetes Education Program, with affiliated outpatient education programs at Fairview and Lutheran Hospitals, was once again awarded the prestigious American Diabetes Association (ADA) Education Recognition Certificate for a quality diabetes self-management education program.

The Lakewood Observer is proud to announce Annie Stahlhaber is available online in the Observation Deck in the new Wellness/Holistic Section to answer nutrition questions. Eating disorders affect too many young females. Recently there has been a rise in the media focus on Hollywood starlets who apparently suffer from anorexia.

The Huntington's Disease Society of America, Northeast Ohio Chapter, will hold its Annual Open Medical Forum and Meeting on Saturday, May 12, 2007. The event begins with a reception and luncheon at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program at 12:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence, OH.

Eight local nursing homes, one senior living community and three physicians received recognition from Fairview, Lakewood and Lutheran Hospitals at a Community Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the Cleveland Clinic’s west-side hospitals March 22. More than 400 representatives of area nursing homes, assisted living and independent living facilities, hospice organizations and the hospitals attended the event.

Four years ago we heard words that all too many parents hear today: “We suspect your son has autism”. We are the not the first parents to hear those words, and we won’t be the last. April is Autism Awareness Month, and there is a crying need for such a month. The Centers for Disease Control recently released updated numbers that 1 in every 150 children suffers from Autism Spectrum Disorders. Those numbers are staggering, but unfortunately they are very real - two of our children have Autism Spectrum Disorders. Although there is some disagreement as to why these numbers are so high – some experts say are just getting better at diagnosing Autism, others say the increases are due to vaccines – very little is really known about the true causes of Autism. What is known is that Autism affects children from all races, religions, incomes and lifestyles. It can affect any child, but is four times more common in boys than girls. Unfortunately many areas lack qualified health professionals to treat and diagnose Autism, which means many parents wait several months just to schedule appointments. This can be a disastrous setback, for although there is no cure for Autism, it can be treated. Early detection and treatment of autism can greatly improve the chances that children will lead happy, productive lives.

The Cuyahoga County Board of Health through the work of the Cuyahoga County Comprehensive Partnership for Tobacco Reduction (the Partnership) announced March 9 they are the recipients of funding for local tobacco control programs from the Ohio Tobacco Prevention Foundation (OTPF). This new grant will continue to fund high quality prevention and cessation assistance services throughout Cuyahoga County. An official check presentation was held at Lakewood Hospital on Monday, March 12 at 10:30am.

We’ve all been learning about trans fats in recent months. Food companies are announcing proudly that their products are now “trans fat free”. The City Council of Cleveland wrote legislation to possibly ban trans fat in the cities’ restaurants. Restaurants around the country are announcing they are “trans fat free”, or will be soon. Many people are still confused as to why trans fats are the new nutrition dilemma.

Each year, the American Dietetic Association celebrates National Nutrition Month®. This year's theme, 100% Fad Free, aims to encourage lifelong healthy eating practices, rather than jumping on the next diet trend. This year's key messages include:

I love McDonald’s food. I happen to think that they lace their fries with crack-cocaine. Why else would I be so addicted to them? For the twentieth year in a row, I vowed that I would try to be the thinnest, healthiest person I could be as my New Year’s resolution. My goal usually is to fit into a beautiful, slinky red dress that I wore for a New Years party in 2000. I looked really good. The irony is that at that particular moment in time, I vowed that I would lose weight to get in to an even slinkier dress. In 2007, times have certainly changed. My goals have changed. This year, I could care less if I ever fit into that red dress again. Don’t get me wrong, it would be great, but after three kids, I’m thinking it’s a long shot. This year, I am doing it for my daughter Jordan.

Recovery, Inc., a mental health support group program active in Lakewood for over 45 years, is pleased to announce the formation of a Younger People's Recovery, Inc. group in Lakewood.

Purchase a raffle ticket today for a chance to win $100,000 or one of 39 other incredible prizes!! All proceeds from the raffle will help Fairview, Lakewood and Lutheran Hospitals better respond to the cardiovascular needs of our community through the acquisition and development of new techniques, technologies, service and outreach programs.

Cancer? Me? No, no, no, you don't understand. I eat right, take vitamins and exercise. I don't drink or smoke. I get my check ups every year. I'm not supposed to get ovarian cancer. I've had five children and nursed them all - that puts me in the "low risk" group. Yet four years ago, at the age of 46, I was diagnosed with advanced stage III ovarian cancer.

Rebecca Patton, a longtime Lakewood resident and Director of Nursing in the Surgery Department at Elyria Memorial Hospital was elected President of the American Nurses Association national meeting in Washington, D.C. on June 24, 2006. Patton is a graduate of Chaney High School in Youngstown and Kent State University. She received her Master's Degree in Psychological and Mental Health Nursing in 1998 at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University.

On Thursday, July 13th, longtime, dedicated friends and donors came together to celebrate Lakewood Hospital Foundation's 50 Years of Giving to Lakewood Hospital.

House Committee Hears Testimony from Representative Skindell on Universal Healthcare for all Ohioans

Thursday, March 30th is National Doctors' Day. Thank your doctor today!

Lakewood Hospital employee, Kathy Lenihan, is a current recipient of the Lakewood Hospital Nursing Scholarship Program. Kathy applied for the scholarship in April, 2005. She began the Accelerated Nursing Program at Ursuline College a month later. Kathy has a Master's degree in Social Work and began working at Lakewood Hospital 8 1/2 years ago. She has worked on every floor of the hospital and because of this, became very interested in the medical side of health care. "I wanted to do more. I wanted to expand my knowledge and skills," Kathy said.

On Tuesday morning, December 13, the lobby of Lakewood Hospital buzzed with excitement as members of the community and hospital employees greeted each other. The day was clear and cold; the lobby heated. Volunteers handed out red carnations and programs. Santa Claus spread good cheer.

As treasurer and part owner of a small heating and air conditioning company, I deal with health care issues every day. Even though our employees pay 25 percent of their health insurance premiums, the cost of monthly premiums seriously affects the economic health of the company. We pay an average of $13,000 per month in premiums, an average of $590 per covered employee each month. We have to sell a lot of thermostats to pay the premium.

The time to swat the flu bug is now. The Lakewood Department of Human Services is taking reservations now for flu and pneumonia shots. The clinics begin October 24th.

LAKEWOOD - They were all dressed in dark purple scrubs and seemed to be rushing into the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Lakewood Hospital on Monday, Sept. 12. Busy with patients? Not quite yet. They're high school students from Lakewood High School and Westlake High School.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Monday, September 12, 2005 in the Lakewood Hospital Professional Building to dedicate the new educational classroom and lab for students involved in the two year program presented by the West Shore Career and Technical District and Lakewood Hospital.

The Cleveland Clinic launched an internship program this summer to encourage high school students to explore their interests in science and medicine.

Lakewood Hospital offers these programs to bring you the most current information to enhance your overall health and well-being. Reservations required. Call toll-free at 1-877-234-FITT (3488) unless otherwise indicated.

The Lakewood Department of Human Services-Divisions of Health and Aging will sponsor an Influenza Vaccine Program during the months of October and November. Influenza vaccine will be available for those age 65 and older, children ages 6-23 months, women who will be pregnant during flu season, and anyone with a chronic medical condition such as asthma, heart disease, kidney disease, lung disease, cancer or a metabolic condition like diabetes.

Earlier this summer the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that a ban on private health insurance in the province of Quebec is unconstitutional given that people are placed on waiting lists for some medical services under the country's publicly funded national health insurance program, known as Medicare. That program covers every citizen from cradle to grave for nearly all essential medical, psychiatric and surgical services, but there are long waits for some interventions owing to a shortage of devices, such as MRI machines, and of certain specialists and technicians. The court ruling has been seized upon by some in this country as evidence of the frailty of the "single payer" solution- the idea that healthcare should be financed publicly, as it is in Canada (and many other Western countries) through general taxation, and paid for by the government.