Health Matters with The Medicine Center Pharmacy

Holiday weight gain is real. Depending on what study you read, the average weight gain is between 5 and 10 pounds. Mercy Weight  Management Registered Dietitian Sereen Zawahri Krasuna gives tips for healthier eating and weight loss as we move into 2019.

We join a candid conversation with Reverend Joel Adkins and Rabbi Jon Adland about peace and spirituality this holiday season along with their reaction to the recent events at a Pittsburgh synagogue.

When our bodies recognize an infection or something harmful, our immune system reacts and becomes inflamed. This inflammation attacks the bacteria or threat. However, sometimes the inflammation lasts too long and causes problems. In today's podcast, Dr. Alexander Hannan talks about inflammatory conditions and how they can be treated. 

Patients with diabetes understand the challenge of managing the disease on a daily basis. Healthy eating, physical activity, regular blood monitoring, taking medication and reducing the risk of complications are all necessary. Sometimes it can be overwhelming, but a diabetes educator can help. In this podcast, we talk with Mechelle Metzgar, diabetes educator from Aultman Hospital about blood sugar ranges, how to treat them, diet, exercise and more.

Hearing loss can affect balance, relationships, ability to understand and more. Tune in to gain practical tips on how to protect your ears and your hearing from Audiologist Mitch Polen.  

If you deal with the symptoms of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD), you’re likely facing incontinence issues, perhaps bowel issues and others. In this podcast, you'll learn about symptoms of PFD, endometriosis and a host of treatment options including vaginal botox, laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery. 

Whether you are treating an ankle injury, or you're a diabetic with no immediate foot issues, taking care of your feet is an important element of overall healthy living. Dr. Natalie LaScola offers tips, advice for keeping your feet healthy and shares some examples of what happens when you don't.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Medicine Center Pharmacy is partnering with Mercy Cancer Center to raise awareness about breast cancer. Tune in to hear our discussion about myths associated with mammograms, diagnosis, treatment options and more with Dr. Greg Boone and Nurse Navigator Diane Wofsey.  

A lot is happening in the City of Canton, and that’s great news for residents, local businesses and anyone who has an interest in living or traveling to our great city. In today's podcast, we learn more about plans for the Aultman Hospital Campus and surrounding neighborhood transformation.

Perhaps you woke up in the middle of the night with stomach pain, chest pain, or maybe a child has spiked a fever outside of the pediatrician’s office hours. When a situation like any of these occurs, knowing the difference between Statcare and the emergency room and where you should go could save your life.