CLEVELAND – February is American Heart Month – a time when we’re reminded to care for our hearts. But, according to a recent Cleveland Clinic survey many Americans are putting their heart health on the back burner due to fear of contracting COVID-19. “People are not seeking medical advice and they are staying at home … Read More
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Debunking COVID-19 Vaccine Myths (PKG)
CLEVELAND – When it comes to COVID-19 vaccines, it’s important to focus on fact, not fiction. Cleveland Clinic’s Tosin Goje, MD, said one common misconception is that messenger RNA, or mRNA, technology is new. “The technology for mRNA has been with us for at least 10-15 years,” she said. “It was initially put together for … Read More
Pedaling Helps Woman Keep Parkinson’s at Bay (PKG)
CLEVELAND – Exercise is medicine for 62-year-old Sally Terrell of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. “I’ve always stayed committed to exercise and committed to doing what I can to keep the tremors away,” she said. Sally has Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder causing tremors on her right side. She manages her symptoms with medicine – and … Read More
Top Ten Medical Innovations for 2021 (PKG)
CLEVELAND – COVID-19 has dominated headlines for months, but science continues to move medicine forward, beyond the pandemic. According to Cleveland Clinic’s annual ranking of medical innovations, expanded access to medications for cystic fibrosis and hepatitis C, take two of the top ten spots. “We can now serve 90% of patients who have hepatitis C,” … Read More
Santa’s Virtual Visit Brings Cheer to Children in the Hospital (PKG)
CLEVELAND – If there were any year without a Santa Claus, it would be 2020. But, not even a pandemic can keep the man in the big red suit away. Safety is a top concern for Santa’s team and that’s especially true when visiting with children in a hospital, who may be more susceptible to … Read More
Good Handwashing Helps Us Stay Healthy (PKG)
CLEVELAND – December 1-7 is Handwashing Awareness Week. In the midst of a pandemic, good handwashing is one of the best things we can do to prevent transmission of any illness. “Wash your hands, with any soap, twenty seconds at least, or use an alcohol-based sanitizer – it will do the job,” said Frank Esper, … Read More
Celebrate Safely this Holiday Season (PKG)
CLEVELAND – As COVID-19 continues to spread, get-togethers, shared meals and travel carry extra risk for those we love. Joseph Khabbaza, MD, a critical care specialist at Cleveland Clinic, recommends erring on the side of caution when planning festivities this year. “Being as safe as possible, there’s very little down side to that right now,” … Read More
Family Thankful after Baby’s Birth Defect Repaired in Womb (PKG)
**ATTN DIGITAL PRODUCERS: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO** CLEVELAND – Finding out your baby has a birth defect can be devastating. Kimmie and Justin McCaw were looking for answers after their unborn son, Tyler, was diagnosed with spina bifida, a serious neurological defect where the spine doesn’t form properly, exposing the spinal cord, … Read More
New (and Old) Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips (PKG)
CLEVELAND – Preventing COVID-19 is top of mind as little ghosts and goblins head out on Halloween night. If your community is allowing trick-or-treat during the pandemic, Adam Keating, MD, a pediatrician with Cleveland Clinic Children’s, reminds us that COVID-19 safety is frightfully important. “It certainly makes sense to take precautions this year in masking, … Read More
Triathlete Pushes Through Breast Cancer and Heart Condition (PKG)
ATTN Digital Producers: media may click HERE to download/use social media video. CLEVELAND – For 30 years, 53-year-old Pam Benchley dedicated her life to fitness. From instructor, to triathlete – she’s also competed in two ironman competitions. In 2019, while training, she noticed a rough patch of skin on her left breast. “There’s always something … Read More