Health

Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s (AHA/ASA) Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Silver Plus achievement award.
The award recognizes the hospital’s continued success in using the AHA/ASA Get With The Guidelines®– Stroke program. The program promotes following established guidelines for stroke care, which has proven to improve patient outcomes.
Euclid Hospital is one of several Cleveland Clinic hospitals to receive the recognition. “Earning this recognition demonstrates that our stroke program follows national guidelines regarding quality and patient safety, which can significantly improve outcomes for stroke patients in our community,” said Teresa Dews, MD, president of Euclid Hospital.

For the second time in less than a month, the city of Euclid held free on-site COVID-19 testing for residents in an effort to combat the pandemic and lower the amount of documented cases.

Happy September-

This month I'm sharing an interview from a conversation with an Entrepreneur looking for suggestions on how to improve their business, I feel it says what many may need to read. 

As sports begin to make their return, you may find yourself sitting on the bleachers for extended periods of time cheering on your favorite athlete. This often leads to lower back and upper buttock pain because you are sitting on a hard surface with your back unsupported. A lack of support, tends to pull you into a slouched position, increasing the pull on the lower back muscles, likely causing stiffness across the lower back. The best solution to this would be to avoid sitting in the middle of the stands. Consider sitting close to the top or the bottom of the bleachers. This way you can stand up without blocking someone else’s view of the game all while avoiding a future pain in the butt. Try getting out of your seat at a timeout, halftime, or at the end of a set to walk around for a few minutes. This may not fully take away the ache in your back while you are sitting, but it should help to reduce it. Sports don’t have to be in season for us to have your back, at Infield Chiropractic (216) 938-7889.

Racism.  Dreadful, abominable, ghastly, horrendous, alarming.  And, for most of my life, I lived in utter ignorance of its ugly ramifications to the African American race for over 135 years, and counting. 

I suppose blatant racism had to rear its ugly head in the area of police brutality on T.V. for me to fully grasp what black America has had to deal with in this one area.   No one should feel a sense of alarm when a uniformed officer stops you for no reason at all!   And, yet, black American children have been prepared for this scenario to not make waves to make it home in one piece.     

This is not a dramatic portrayal in a fictitious movie!

Our thinking is flawed.  We are born flawed.  Doctors, lawyers, Indian Chiefs.  Everyone is born badly flawed, down to the bone.  A number of us make up our own ethics to please our prideful selves because we can. 

However, no one is finer than anyone else.   And yet, we make ourselves big.  We make God small.  And, one fine day, the opposite will be evident.  Truth will prevail.  And, God will be the final judge, even as we stutter in our faltering defense. 

God has no favorites among His children, but we do.  It’s okay.  We can like who we like on any given day.  But, what is not okay is to hurt the people we don’t like.  Unfortunately, the only real method of curbing unfair treatment from the officers who hurt people that they don’t like is stricter laws that must be followed, or else!  It’s the only worldly remedy for flawed man, don’t you agree?

No more free reign to please our prideful selves because we can.  It is wrong.  It would be too dreadful, abominable, ghastly, horrendous, and alarming! 

It’s no secret that back to school may be looking slightly different this year. Whether your students are returning to school full-time or not, it is still important for them to understand the importance of posture while wearing a backpack. In the growing age of technology, significant postural changes are occurring from looking down at phones and tablets. In an effort to limit similar changes that tend to occur while traveling to and from school, let’s tackle this head on.

Are you one of thousands eager to lose the “quarantine 15”, (pounds) before summer is over, and holidays start? 

Hi All-

I made up a COVID-19 game today.  Just for me.  How fun to make up all the rules for such a fine new game during social distancing, and to play it whenever I please.  It is good to be me, I tell you!

I just came in from weeding.  So tired from too much sun while bending over my new 55’ garden bed for my giant Hosta Avocado plants.  Too much squatting down like a pitiful old tutu.  Next time, I may spray the weeds.  I use the word may because the sound of a deeply rooted dandelion weed being dug out gifts me with a small endorphin rush.  Is this normal?

Recently, Mark observed that my daily routine kept me too busy working, writing or studying.  “Too much thinking, mom.  Perhaps you could profit from meditation.”

I almost giggled out loud. 

Are you trying to spend more time outside now that the sun is out? Maybe you weren’t as active during the quarantine and want to return to exercise. Biking is a great way to accomplish both. Because biking is a low impact activity, it tends to be a little easier on your joints than other cardiovascular exercises like running. There are several common mistakes that are easily avoidable by simply altering your body position.

As we Jump into July here in NE Ohio and we are slowly venturing out, there is so much to enjoy, places to see, and projects to get to doing.

Every 40 seconds, someone has a stroke. Stroke is the number one cause of serious, long-term disability, and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. 

Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.  Other east side Cleveland Clinic hospitals receiving A grades include Main Campus, Hillcrest, South Pointe and Marymount Hospitals.

     Did you know that if your core is strong and well-conditioned, there is a lesser likelihood for flare ups of low back pain? Your abdominal muscles work in conjunction with your lumbar paraspinal muscles to help stabilize your lumbar spine.

Hi All-

Is it Time for a Game Changer?

Many people are casually aware of Moore Counseling and Mediation Services (MCMS). I would be willing to guess that most people look at us as a drug and alcohol treatment center and aren’t aware of the range of other services we provide.

Research shows that people who volunteer are more healthier mentally and physically because they have something to look forward to. They have an outlet to offer their skills, talents, time and energy for a specific cause.

Hospice of the Western Reserve (HWR)  is asking for the community’s support to pitch in and make hand-made, fabric face masks. The masks will be distributed to the nonprofit agency’s visitors and home care family members to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER... Words that reflect the energy of a one world society created by one infinite source.  The following prayer is offered to support that awareness and serves to help us  heal through Divine universal love. 

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More than ever thriving and surviving are for front in our lives. While we as a community and World wait for the outcome of this pandemic we still must LIVE, ADJUST and become POSITIVE for ourselves to show family and friends we can be resourceful and resilient.

Cleveland Clinic is offering a free eight-week health challenge for the Euclid / Collinwood communities. This fun competition will build on the success of the 2019 health challenge, which saw participants lower their blood pressure, lose weight and learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle. The next challenge kicks off on March 4, 2020 with an event from 5:30-8:30pm at Euclid Hospital Waltz Auditorium, 18901 Lake Shore Boulevard in Euclid. The kick-off event will include an introduction to the program, initial health screenings, educational information and light refreshments. The eight-week program includes group exercise sessions and health talks with Cleveland Clinic caregivers and other lifestyle management professionals in the community. Pre - and post-challenge health screenings are performed to help participants track their progress and celebrate their success. The program is free, but registration is required. To register or for more information, visit clevelandclinic.org/HCI, call 216.692.8969, or email acoughli@ccf.org or mmack@ccf.org.

There is a Heroin Epidemic that is killing our kids, and it isn't going away, it's only getting worse.  No one wants to talk about it and everyone thinks it won't affect them.  I used to think that way until 2012 when I found out my daughter was using and less than 9 months later we lost her to an overdose. Back then it was just the beginning of Heroin taking a hold in cities all across our country, and I knew nothing about the drug much less how to help my daughter. Now you have Fentanyl mixed with Heroin and the deaths are increasing. 

You probably think "It won't happen to my kid", and I pray it doesn't because the loss is devastating.  But odds are the life of someone you love or know will be changed because of Heroin.  So what can you do to help them?  You can start by not being ashamed because of their addiction.  If you are ashamed or afraid to talk about it how can you expect an addict to feel comfortable enough to ask you for help.

Hi All-

The onset of the Coronavirus and its rapid spread has caused much concern.  What everyone needs to realize is that your immune system must be strengthened to protect yourself.

I am Natalie-Jo  Flynn Founder and CEO of Move That Mountain Health & Life Coaching.  It is my mission to spark curiosity towards wellness in our community and inspire you to beome the CEO of your health and wellness. 

Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital has been part of the Euclid and Collinwood communities since 1952 when it moved from Glenville to its current location.  The hospital has a strong history of caring for the community, which is a tradition that continues today. Nationally renowned specialties include sub-acute (skilled nursing) care, neuro-rehabilitation, emergency medicine, senior behavioral health, geriatric assessment, orthopaedics and outpatient rehabilitation.  The hospital continues to invest in improving the services offered for patients.  In fall of 2019, Euclid Hospital opened a new Senior Behavioral Medicine Unit.  The $3.1 million investment created increased living space for Euclid Hospital behavioral medicine patients with rooms, dining and common areas.  Currently, a $1 million inpatient pharmacy upgrade is underway, to be completed in April, and a $600,000 renovation to the aquatic therapy pool is scheduled to begin this spring. 

CLEVELAND – After 18 months of strategic growth initiatives, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s (UH Rainbow) now provides comprehensive and integrated care to more children in Northeast Ohio than ever before.  The physicians of two prominent practices – Green Road Pediatrics in South Euclid and KidsFirst Pediatrics in Willoughby Hills – chose to join UH Rainbow for the more than 20,000 children they see annually.

Happy February All,

I am Natalie-Jo Founder and CEO of Move That Mountain Health & Life Coaching.  It is such a privilege to write this column each month for the past 19 months and counting. 

What is your vision, goal and plan? I see the future of your health better than ever if that is what you want. 

Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care (Leapfrog news release).  Other east side Cleveland Clinic hospitals receiving A grades include Main Campus, Hillcrest, South Pointe and Marymount Hospitals.

Happy December All,

We are happy and excited to welcome the Christmas season into our home.  The guests from out of town, the delicious food, and the fun outings top our list. Gift-giving and receiving is fun, but it is the joy of spending time together with family and friends that warms my heart. 

I am looking forward to cookie baking, tree trimming, and gift wrapping with those I love. At the same time, I am aware of the need to slow down, breathe, and remember what this season is truly about.  To remember that pausing and taking care of myself is equally important. Life is short, enjoy the holidays, don’t kill yourself trying to make them perfect. You are enough. :) 

This month I am sharing part of an article I wrote for Wish Cleveland, about three businesses (who would be great to support during this busy holiday season)  that are using the social enterprise model.  They seek to balance successful businesses with social goals. They work to tackle social problems, improve people's lives and futures, support local communities, and/or help the environment in ways that benefit their neighbors and their neighborhoods.  Amazing right? 

I turst we all survived the retrograde Mercury period in one piece even though in my experience there was a power outage in my apartment complex and some computer and printer issues at a community center I use frequently as well as some irritating delays and interruptions several times as I went through my daily routine.

Health Hugs from Natalie-Jo, CTHC, MSN, APRN

Tis the season to be jolly?   How many times have you heard that and said "Bha Humbug!" The true meaning of this joy-filled season becomes manifest within you as you give, unconditionally, gifts of yourself... through impersonal love, peace and liberty to all.  The gifts of compassion, wisdom and encouragement, gift wrapped in love, are the pathways to living the true spirit of the many new births through world philosophies and religions that are taking place this month.  Whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, Dwalii, Hanukah or another spiritual practice, the guidance to true joy is by going within to see the radiant spirit within all of creation.  Blessings to you this joyous season.

Most people are excited and happy during the holiday season.  This unfortunately is not the case for everyone.  Many people dread the holidays.  For some of us the holidays bring memories of loved ones who are no longer with us.  Others may be grieving the loss of the way things used to be, as a result of a divorce, separation, or other loss.  Whatever the situation, we should remember and respect those that may be grieving during this season.  Grief is a normal reaction to loss of any kind.  Grief is painful.  It is experiencing one of the most painful emotions in life.  Be kind to yourself if you are grieving and try not to judge yourself.  There is no recipe for the grieving process.  I often tell my clients to allow themselves to feel and experience their grief.  Many people find ways to do this by honoring the memories of the past.   Holidays can magnify the loss and we may find ourselves wanting to isolate and avoid the celebrations.

Each fall, University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center ensures our local heroes are in peak condition to keep us safe every day.