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Crossing time zones over the holidays? While you may not be able to entirely prevent jet lag, you can minimize its effects. Here’s how.
8 Strategies for Reducing Jet Lag
Jet lag is a sleep disorder that disrupts your body’s internal clock when you fly across multiple time zones. Learn how to minimize its effects.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Crossing time zones over the holidays? While you may not be able to entirely prevent jet lag, you can minimize its effects. Here’s how.
Is it risky to take expired medications? University Hospitals pharmacist James Reissig explains.
Expired Medications: Dangerous or Just Less Effective?
It’s a good idea to regularly go through your medicine cabinet and dispose of expired medications. Learn why and how to safely do so.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Is it risky to take expired medications? University Hospitals pharmacist James Reissig explains.
UH Geauga Medical Center was named a @usnews.com High Performing hospital in Maternity Care for 2026. This designation is the highest possible recognition in the annual Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ratings & highlights the hospital’s exceptional outcomes.
University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center Named Among Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for 2026
U.S. News & World Report has named UH Geauga Medical Center a High Performing hospital in Maternity Care for 2026.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
UH Geauga Medical Center was named a @usnews.com High Performing hospital in Maternity Care for 2026. This designation is the highest possible recognition in the annual Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ratings & highlights the hospital’s exceptional outcomes.
New data shows that strokes increased nearly 15% in people ages 18 – 44 in the last decade. Dr. Cathy Sila, a stroke specialist, explains why.
Why More Young Adults Are Experiencing Strokes
While strokes are often associated with older adults, younger people are experiencing them more frequently.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
New data shows that strokes increased nearly 15% in people ages 18 – 44 in the last decade. Dr. Cathy Sila, a stroke specialist, explains why.
More than a third of adults in the U.S. report that they occasionally or consistently sleep in another room from their partner. But is that a good thing? Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg, a psychologist and sexual medicine expert, explains.
Should You Get a Sleep Divorce?
Crawling into bed at night usually promises rest and relaxation from a long day. But for many couples, bedtime is a source of frustration.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
More than a third of adults in the U.S. report that they occasionally or consistently sleep in another room from their partner. But is that a good thing? Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg, a psychologist and sexual medicine expert, explains.
While several studies support music therapy’s benefits for reducing acute pain, few have examined which interventions are most effective or which patients are more likely to respond. Research from UH Connor Whole Health provides potential answers.
Large Study Finds Certain Music Therapy Interventions May be More Beneficial for Pain
New study published in The Journal of Pain found that interactive music therapy interventions may be more effective for reducing pain intensity than interventions only involving live or recorded music listening.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
While several studies support music therapy’s benefits for reducing acute pain, few have examined which interventions are most effective or which patients are more likely to respond. Research from UH Connor Whole Health provides potential answers.
University Hospitals St. John Medical Center recently earned a top safety grade from the Leapfrog group – a prestigious national honor – demonstrating the highest standards in patient safety and quality care.
UH St John Medical Center Earns Top Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group
UH Cleveland, UH Parma and UH Samaritan medical centers also earn top honor.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
University Hospitals St. John Medical Center recently earned a top safety grade from the Leapfrog group – a prestigious national honor – demonstrating the highest standards in patient safety and quality care.
University Hospitals Parma Medical Center is now home to a new Breast Health Center, designed to enhance access to comprehensive breast health services from screening to reconstructive surgery in one convenient location close to home.
University Hospitals Parma Medical Center Opens Comprehensive Breast Health Center
Innovative, personalized care for every stage of breast health.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM
University Hospitals Parma Medical Center is now home to a new Breast Health Center, designed to enhance access to comprehensive breast health services from screening to reconstructive surgery in one convenient location close to home.
Which injuries do doctors see most often during winter months? Primary care provider Dr. Lily Veeravalli shares – and explains what to do when accidents happen.
5 Winter Health Hazards and How To Avoid Them
Learn how to prevent the five most common wintertime health hazards and what to do if they happen to you or a loved one.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Which injuries do doctors see most often during winter months? Primary care provider Dr. Lily Veeravalli shares – and explains what to do when accidents happen.
UH Parma Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade by Leapfrog Group, a prestigious national honor. This distinction showcases the relentless focus on Zero Harm initiatives championed by UH to protect patients and deliver high-quality care.
UH Parma Medical Center Earns Top Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
UH Cleveland, UH Samaritan and UH St. John medical centers also earn top honor.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
UH Parma Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade by Leapfrog Group, a prestigious national honor. This distinction showcases the relentless focus on Zero Harm initiatives championed by UH to protect patients and deliver high-quality care.
University Hospitals was ranked No. 25 by @forbes.com in the magazine’s second-annual America’s Dream Employers ranking. UH is ranked highest in the healthcare & social services category in Ohio and the only employer in the state among the Top 25.
Forbes Ranks University Hospitals No. 25 on America’s Dream Employers 2026 List
UH is No.1 in Ohio healthcare and the only employer in the state among the top 25.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
University Hospitals was ranked No. 25 by @forbes.com in the magazine’s second-annual America’s Dream Employers ranking. UH is ranked highest in the healthcare & social services category in Ohio and the only employer in the state among the Top 25.
University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center recently earned a top safety grade from the Leapfrog group – a prestigious national honor – demonstrating the highest standards in patient safety and quality care.
UH Samaritan Medical Center Earns Top Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
UH Cleveland, UH Parma and UH St. John medical centers also earn top honor.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center recently earned a top safety grade from the Leapfrog group – a prestigious national honor – demonstrating the highest standards in patient safety and quality care.
A common Thanksgiving myth: eating turkey leads to post-meal drowsiness. But is that actually the case? Find out.
Does Turkey Make You Tired?
Infographic: Does Turkey Make You Tired?
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November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A common Thanksgiving myth: eating turkey leads to post-meal drowsiness. But is that actually the case? Find out.
The holiday season brings innumerable benefits – but also tension and anxiety. Can that stress be enough to trigger a heart attack? Cardiologist Dr. Myttle Mayuga explains.
Can (Holiday) Stress Cause a Heart Attack?
It should be no surprise that, left unchecked, the stress and anxiety of the holidays can be detrimental to both physical and mental health.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The holiday season brings innumerable benefits – but also tension and anxiety. Can that stress be enough to trigger a heart attack? Cardiologist Dr. Myttle Mayuga explains.
Dementia rates in the U.S. are expected to double over the next several decades. Why is that happening – and what can you do to bolster your mental health? A neurologist explains.
Brainspan: The Science of Staying Sharp as You Age
Can we keep our minds sharp as we age — or is that just wishful thinking? From genetics to supplements to diet, we’re unpacking the science of brain health.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Dementia rates in the U.S. are expected to double over the next several decades. Why is that happening – and what can you do to bolster your mental health? A neurologist explains.
For patients with no surgical or endovascular options, transcatheter arterialization of the deep veins (TADV) offers new hope. Led by Dr. Shishehbor, 2-year results show 68% limb salvage and 82% healed or healing wounds with LimFlow therapy. Read more below.
University Hospitals Research Published in New England Journal of Medicine Shows Durability of Limb Salvage Therapy for No-Option Amputation Patients
Transcatheter arterialization of deep veins using the LimFlow System helped 68 percent of patients keep their leg at two years.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
For patients with no surgical or endovascular options, transcatheter arterialization of the deep veins (TADV) offers new hope. Led by Dr. Shishehbor, 2-year results show 68% limb salvage and 82% healed or healing wounds with LimFlow therapy. Read more below.
University Hospitals is expanding remote patient monitoring capabilities with the goals of enhancing patient safety, improving the patient experience, and increasing operational efficiencies. Learn more below.
University Hospitals Expands Continuous Patient Monitoring Technology
Masimo Radius VSM streamlines experience for patients, nurses, and staff.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
University Hospitals is expanding remote patient monitoring capabilities with the goals of enhancing patient safety, improving the patient experience, and increasing operational efficiencies. Learn more below.
University Hospitals Urgent Care recently announced the opening of its second facility in Parma. The new location will continue to provide trusted, convenient care with improved access for the community.
University Hospitals Opens Second Urgent Care Location in Parma
Convenient location increases patient access to care.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
University Hospitals Urgent Care recently announced the opening of its second facility in Parma. The new location will continue to provide trusted, convenient care with improved access for the community.
University Hospitals is proud to share that a new Wound Care Center is open at UH Samaritan Medical Center – the first and only one in Ashland County. Read more below.
University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center Opens New Wound Care Center
New advanced wound care services improve access and outcomes.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
University Hospitals is proud to share that a new Wound Care Center is open at UH Samaritan Medical Center – the first and only one in Ashland County. Read more below.
In 2024, University Hospitals invested $720 million in community health – supporting charity care for uninsured patients, expanding maternal and child health services and launching tailored wellness programs. Learn more below.
University Hospitals Invests $720 Million to Improve Health Outcomes and Address Economic Disparities
UH’s community health investment supports charity care for uninsured patients, expands access to maternal and child health services, launches local wellness programs, and creates economic opportunitie...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
In 2024, University Hospitals invested $720 million in community health – supporting charity care for uninsured patients, expanding maternal and child health services and launching tailored wellness programs. Learn more below.
New data shows that strokes increased nearly 15% in people ages 18 – 44 in the last decade. Dr. Cathy Sila, a stroke specialist, explains why.
Why More Young Adults Are Experiencing Strokes
While strokes are often associated with older adults, younger people are experiencing them more frequently.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:46 PM
New data shows that strokes increased nearly 15% in people ages 18 – 44 in the last decade. Dr. Cathy Sila, a stroke specialist, explains why.
We’re proud to announce a visionary gift from Carol and John Fountain to the Because of You campaign, helping to sustain UH’s mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. Read more below.
University Hospitals announces visionary support from Carol and John Fountain to help sustain its community-focused mission
South Pavilion at UH Ahuja Medical Center named in recognition of transformative gift.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We’re proud to announce a visionary gift from Carol and John Fountain to the Because of You campaign, helping to sustain UH’s mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. Read more below.
UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals by @usnews.com. In the 2025–2026 rankings, UH Rainbow was among the top 50 in all 11 pediatric specialties, seven of which are in the top 25.
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Named One of the Best Children’s Hospitals in the Nation
UH Rainbow ranks among the nation’s top 50 in all 11 pediatric specialties.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals by @usnews.com. In the 2025–2026 rankings, UH Rainbow was among the top 50 in all 11 pediatric specialties, seven of which are in the top 25.
University Hospitals is now offering endoscopic spine surgery for patients needing treatment for back pain due to herniated discs. This minimally invasive surgery allows for many benefits, including less post-op pain, faster recovery and much more.
University Hospitals Now Offering Ultra-Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Spine Surgery for Patients Experiencing Back Pain
UH is the only health system in the Greater Cleveland area offering this unique surgery for herniated discs.
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October 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
University Hospitals is now offering endoscopic spine surgery for patients needing treatment for back pain due to herniated discs. This minimally invasive surgery allows for many benefits, including less post-op pain, faster recovery and much more.
University Hospitals recently became the first healthcare institution in the U.S. to install the Naeotom AlphaPro from Siemens Healthineers. Ultrafast scanning, high-resolution imaging & low radiation doses will enable new clinical insights.
University Hospitals installs first in the US dual-source photon-counting CT scanner
Siemens Healthineers Announces First U.S. Installation of Naeotom Alpha.Pro Photon-Counting Computed Tomography Scanner
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October 17, 2025 at 10:44 AM
University Hospitals recently became the first healthcare institution in the U.S. to install the Naeotom AlphaPro from Siemens Healthineers. Ultrafast scanning, high-resolution imaging & low radiation doses will enable new clinical insights.