Health Matters with The Medicine Center Pharmacy

Diabetes and nutrition impact a lot of people, including children and adults who have diabetes as well as family members and friends. In this podcast, Nicole Selinsky, diabetic educator discusses nutrition and a new community diabetes program between Mercy Medical Center and NFL players.

Patient safety is a priority for everyone at Mercy Medical Center, from the front line caregivers to the CEO. In today's podcast, we hear from the experts at Mercy about the latest initiatives taking place in the hospital and tips for patient safety.  

Lymphedema affects millions of people of all ages. During today's podcast we talk with the experts from Aultman Lymphedema Management Clinic about treatment, legislation status and more.

In today's podcast, Kim Landsberger, registered nurse and program director for Mercy Wound and Hyperbaric Centerdiscusses wound care and treatment options.

Vision therapy is a specialized program, which helps correct visual, developmental and perceptual problems that are not helped through glasses or contacts. Think of vision therapy as physical therapy for the eyes and brain. If you or someone you know has vision problems, behavioral problems or learning problems, vision therapy might help.

February is American Heart Health Month, and this month we are focusing on heart health for both men and women.  Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The good news? It is also one of the most preventable. Making heart-healthy choices, knowing your family health history and the risk factors for heart disease, having regular check-ups and working with your physician to manage your health are all integral aspects of saving lives from this often, silent killer. Today we discuss women and heart disease, heart failure as well as the link between diabetes and heart disease.

Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability and refers to a group of symptoms, which results in difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading as well as spelling, writing and pronouncing words. Dyslexia affects individuals throughout their lives; however, the impact can change throughout various stages in life. According to the International Dyslexia Association, it is considered a learning disability because dyslexia can make it very difficult for a student to succeed academically in the typical instructional environment. Also,  in its more severe forms, dyslexia can qualify a student for special education, special accommodations or extra support services. Today we talk with Jim Fidler, vice chairman of the Children's Dyslexia Center of Canton.