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Dr. Daniel Ricchuiti, a urologist, will discuss how and why urostomies are performed and what patients need to know about diet and medications following the procedure during the April meeting of the Youngstown Area Ostomy Support Group. The meeting takes place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday in the Cedar Room at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center. Youngstown, Ohio (PRWEB) April 03, 2013 Dr. Daniel Ricchuiti, a urologist, will be the featured speaker during the April meeting of the...
The HMHP Cancer Centers will sponsor a community health fair at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Youngstown. Youngstown, Ohio (PRWEB) January 27, 2013 Humility of Mary Health Partners Cancer Centers will sponsor a Community Health Fair from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 388 East Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown. Participants of this free event can take advantage of colorectal screenings, prostate cancer education/awareness, Know Your Numbers vouchers for screening...
Iconic 90-Year-old Cleveland Candy Company Creates New Holiday Tradition CLEVELAND, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Chocolate Santas for Christmas? Check. Chocolate coins for Hanukkah? Of course. Chocolate hippos for the holidays? Yes, if Baker Candies, a 90-year-old iconic Cleveland candy company in the Collinwood neighborhood has its way, the chocolate hippo will be the new "must have" sweet treat of the season this year. That's because a portion of the proceeds from...
CLEVELAND, Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The glitz and glitter in the stores, special traditions and get-togethers with family and friends make the holidays a time of anticipation and joy. However, holidays can act as a trigger for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. While some people want to ignore the holidays altogether, some want to continue traditions. What can one do? Diane Snyder Cowan, the director of Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Bereavement Center,...
CLEVELAND, Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hospice of the Western Reserve will present community members and staff who are Veterans at facilities they work with an Honored Veteran pin, and personal appreciation for their service to our country as part of Veteran's Day activities. The agency will host ceremonies during the month of November, including: (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121031/DC03785) Thursday, November 1 Royal Oaks Nursing...
$125,000 Raised for Hospice Patients and Caregivers CLEVELAND, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 1,200 people walked to honor their loved ones during Hospice of the Western Reserve's first annual Walk to Remember at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo recently. Over 120 teams with names like "Soles for Souls," "Grammie's Gang" and "Team 4 Dad" participated in the event sponsored by First Merit Bank as a way to give back and help hospice patients and families, raising more...
Free Community Event will Explore Use of Guided Imagery CLEVELAND, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Once in a while, a special person comes along who leaves an indelible imprint. Someone whose impact is so great that her legacy lives on long after death. Such is the case with Katie Dolesh, a former executive director of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast Ohio. She kept a magic wand on her desk. She used it when the kids she cared for needed special encouragement. During...
CLEVELAND, June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hospice of the Western Reserve's first Walk to Remember (http://www.hospicewr.org/walk) sponsored by FirstMerit Bank is scheduled for Sunday, September 9, at the Cleveland MetroParks Zoo. Whether a walker has known someone who benefited from the agency's care and services, or simply wants to honor a dear family member or friend, this walk offers a wonderful way to celebrate life and remember loved ones in a way that gives back to...
CLEVELAND, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Waves of Caring, the 34th Annual Meeting of Hospice of the Western Reserve, will be held Thursday, May 24, 5-7 p.m. at Windows on the River. Admission to the meeting is free and open the public. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dessert and complimentary valet service and parking are included with admission. Advance registration is required. To register online, visit www.hospicewr.org. In recognition of 2102 as "The Year of the...
CLEVELAND, April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hospice of the Western Reserve, along with other national, state and community organizations, is leading a nationwide effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making--an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16, 2012 as National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). As a participating organization, Hospice of the Western Reserve offers a free booklet, "Courage in Conversation: A Personal...
