2017 Ashland & Richland County Health Care Guide by Gannett NEO

2017 ASHLAND & RICHLAND COUNTY

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Index 2017 Ashland & Richland County Health Care Guide

Table Of Contents Brethren Care ...................................................... 2

Fisher-Titus Medical Center .........................16

Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.

When Weight Loss May Be Worrisome ....18

~Thomas Jefferson~

LSS The Good Shepherd ................................. 3 Akron Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital ............................... 4 Pomerene Hospital ........................................... 5 The Laurels of New London ........................... 8 Kindred at Home ............................................... 9 Central Ohio Group.........................................10 Celiac Disease ...................................................11 Hospice of North Central Ohio ...................12 Catalyst Life Services ......................................14

St. Martin Assisted Living .............................20 Coping with Fewer Hours of Daylight......21 Directory ...................................................... 22-24

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Brethren Care Promoting Good Health for the Long Run

ood nutrition is important at any age. Life is a balancing act and adjusting the nutrition and hydration needs of our residents at Brethren Care can help promote longterm good health. With that said, our relationship with food is very personal and deeply connected to our life experiences, making all of us a little resistant to change our dietary practices, but let’s consider some helpful suggestions.

Nutrition

Food is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but many older adults don’t eat enough food, increasing risk of unplanned weight loss, infections, and nutrient deficiencies. Eating a balanced mix of nutrient-rich foods such as colorful fruits & veggies, proteins (fish, seafood, chicken, lean beef/pork), dairy, whole grains, and healthy oils (canola, olive oil, fish oils) helps support long-term health. Older adults need fewer calories than they did in their 30’s or even 50’s. Even if you are unable to eat as much as you used to, eating scheduled meals/snacks can help you feel stronger and have more energy. TIP: Breakfast remains the most important meal of the day, followed by smaller, more frequent meals over the course of the day.

Hydration

Older adults are vulnerable to dehydration for many reasons and can lead to dizziness, fainting, low blood pressure, and constipation. Physical changes can affect the ability to reach for a glass of water or even feed oneself. Fear of incontinence may lead your loved one to restrict fluid intake. Altered taste, smell, and vision can significantly impact one’s food experience. Warm or dry environments such as centrally

heated or air-conditioned homes increase the need for water. TIP: In addition to drinking fluids, consume water-rich foods (soups, ice cream, gelatin, pudding, yogurt, fruits & veggies) to help meet up to 20 percent of hydration needs.

Be Active and Enjoy Life

Take a pet for a walk, work in your garden, share a fun activity with family or friends, play with your grandchildren. Physical activity that is clinically appropriate for your health status can help stimulate your appetite and thirst sensation, increase energy levels, and promote regularity. Remember: all activity adds up - you don’t have to do it all at once! Final thoughts: Change your thinking about nutrition, hydration, and activity needs. Food is an under-prescribed medicine and is as important as the medication you take in relation to your overall health status. TIP: Set reminders on your watch or electronic device to help meet your activity, fluid and nutrition needs. At Brethren Care Village, we are truly thankful for everyday we “get” to go to work. We always feel blessed when residents share part of their day or a little piece of their past with us. We realize most older adults have ingrained dietary habits and preferences, but we also believe amazing things can happen when people feel understood and genuinely cared for. You know your loved one better than anyone — their caregivers and medical staff value your insight into their likes and dislikes and want to discuss strategies to help your loved one get the nourishment, fluids, and care they need.

In these photos, taken in early October, Simonson Construction continues to make progress on Brethren Care’s new Wellness Community Center. The new center will be 40,000 square feet and will include 12 independent-living market-rate apartments on the second floor, an indoor walking path, warm-water therapy, yoga and massage therapy rooms, a large banquet room, a Cafe Bistro, a new chapel and the Brethren Care offices. 2

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LSS The Good Shepherd Introducing State-of-the-Art Rehabilitative Care Right Here in Ashland By Lorie White Director of Admission and Social Services, LSS The Good Shepherd Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

ecovering from orthopedic, cardiac or neurological conditions and surgical procedures can mean a long journey of rehabilitation to restore activities of daily living and functional independence. Care for today’s ailments can be very complex and can involve diverse treatments. When patients leave the hospital after surgery or a medical procedure, they often need rehabilitative care such as physical, occupational or speech therapy. This therapy helps the patient regain the ability to return to their normal lifestyle. Sometimes this rehabilitative care involves an extra step before going home. This transitional step could be in a rehab or skilled nursing facility, an assisted living community or a continuing care retirement center, with the ultimate goal being for the patient to return home to their daily life. LSS The Good Shepherd Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (TGS) has been operating in Ashland since 1956. Once known as “the home for the aged,” TGS has adapted to changes in health care dynamics and market trends, specifically the transformation from simply housing and caring for sick and elderly people to the more medically complex skilled and rehabilitative nursing treatment that exists today. Now, TGS cares for many of Ashland’s seniors not only for long term care but also short term in-patient and out-patient recovery from common diseases, conditions and surgeries at The Rehabilitation Center at LSS The Good Shepherd. This transitional step between the hospital and home provides an extension of care that includes medical and rehabilitation services and promotes a healthy and positive outcome. In addition to the improvement from daily therapy services, other benefits include: • Medication management and adjustments • Nutritional restoration and balance • Emotional and supportive services • Discharge planning and home assessments Our rehabilitation team works with patients to develop and coordinate an Individualized Care Plan. The Rehabilitation Center features a home-like suite for patients to receive personalized therapy in getting back into the usual activities of daily living. The suite includes a bed, kitchen, sink, dining table and chairs, stove, microwave, and washer and dryer. We also provide periodic updates to the patient and their family throughout their stay. Prior to returning home, we coordinate home care, order needed equipment, process medication orders and schedule a follow-up appointment with the primary care physician. Often, a patient’s rehabilitation treatment can be complicated due to other chronic illnesses or returns to the hospital for additional treatments. It is imperative that physicians who transfer or refer patients to a rehabilitation facility ensure that

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pertinent information is sent to receiving caregivers accurately and with all relevant treatment needs and subsequent health care appointments. Information that is shared quickly and accurately with the treating physician and other health care providers can ensure that a patient’s transition will result in positive outcomes. This communication will provide for the best opportunity for recovery and resumption of lifestyle. Patients and families can play a role in this important step by asking questions of all caregivers and ensuring that all medical records are shared. New technology can help make these connections easier. With the help of partner Blue Sky Therapy, TGS has introduced Spectra, an innovative HIPAA secure care communication technology. This communication tool directly connects clinicians with rehabilitation patients and their families. All information is secure and can be referenced from one central spot so that decisions can be made and outcomes documented. It certainly is the wave of the future. Involving the patient and their family in their care path and assisting them to clearly define the desired goals and objectives will provide for a safe and effective transition to recovery and ultimately, home. If you are interested in learning more about The Rehabilitation Center at LSS The Good Shepherd, please call Lorie White, Director of Admission and Social Services at 419-289-3523, extension 5143 or email her at lwhite@lssnetworkofhope.org or visit www. lssnetworkofhope.org/goodshepherd.

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Akron Children’s Hospital Cold or Allergy? 3 Ways to Tell the Difference

id you know the common cold is one of the main reasons children miss school? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports children have 2 to 3 colds on average each year. No wonder they collectively miss about 22 million school days because of colds. Additionally, pollen counts peak early in the school year, with ragweed one of the biggest allergy triggers for children in the fall. According to the CDC, 6.1 million children reported having hay fever in the past year. Children dealing with a cough, runny nose or scratchy throat could find it difficult to focus during the day. But as a parent, you wonder, “Is my child suffering from a cold or seasonal allergies?” Below, Andrea Knighton, DO, FAAP – a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics, Ashland – shares advice to help parents determine whether their child has a cold or an allergy.

feeling down in the dumps for a couple of days. You’ll know your child has allergies if he has itchy, watery eyes and a runny nose that gets worse over a couple of weeks.

Keep track of how long these symptoms last

A key way to determine if your child has a cold or allergies is how long she suffers from her symptoms. Colds can last about a week or 2, while allergy symptoms can last the entire season, sometimes as long as 4 to 6 weeks.

Treatment for colds vs. allergies

It’s important to understand the difference between colds and seasonal allergies to effectively treat your child’s symptoms. • Colds are contagious, so make sure your child always washes his hands and coughs/sneezes into his arm or elbow to stop the spread of germs. Children with colds need extra rest and fl uids until they’re better, so try getting him into an earlier bedtime routine if he’s sick. • Treatment for allergies is a bit diﬀ erent. Your child’s pediatrician may suggest certain over-the-counter medications to manage symptoms, depending on the severity. As with any discomfort your child experiences, be sure to check in with a pediatrician to determine the best way to keep her healthy, and get her back to school.

SYMPTOMS OF COLDS AND SEASONAL ALLERGIES

Symptoms of colds vs. allergies

When children catch colds, they have body aches, are tired and may have low fevers. In comparison, allergies don’t produce these symptoms. Two of the biggest signs your children have seasonal allergies are if they have itchy throats or eyes – symptoms most kids don’t experience with colds. Watch your child to see if she’s more tired than normal or always rubbing her eyes.

Notice when symptoms appear

Pay attention to when your child experiences these symptoms. Colds start quickly, with a sore throat or stuffy nose. Then your child might start coughing, constantly blowing his nose and

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Symptom

Cold

Seasonal Allergies

Cough

Often

Sometimes

Sneezing

Sometimes

Often

Runny nose

Often

Itchy, watery eyes

Rarely

Often

Fever

Rarely

Never

Aches

Sometimes

Never

Sore throat

Often

Sometimes

Fatigue

Sometimes

Rarely

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Pomerene Hospital Expanded Physician and Service Offerings

omerene Hospital has been bringing in new services to the community over the past few months as they continue to keep care local and fulfill its mission of “Caring for Our Community’s Health.” The Aultman Heart Center and Pomerene partnered to bring additional heart services to Holmes County this year. This new service provides high quality, cost-effective, seamless care to the community, allowing the physicians to follow their patient throughout the care continuum, whether they are treated at Pomerene or need to travel to Aultman for a procedure. New and expanded cardiology services include 24/7 coverage and consultation for hospital care with cardiologists from Cardiovascular Consultants (CVC) and inpatient admissions and hospital coverage. Pomerene and the Cardiovascular Consultants (CVC) physicians of the Aultman Heart Center will continue to offer outpatient testing and an outpatient clinic, inpatient and ED consultation, as well as cardiac rehab services. “This patient-centered partnership is focused on providing the very best heart care to the residents of Holmes County,” stated Tony Snyder, CEO of Pomerene Hospital. “We are excited about the opportunity to work with the Aultman Heart Center who has been recognized nationally as a Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital.” Additional developments took place in 2017 including the introduction of Pomerene Internal Medicine. Dr. Loren Kirchner, MD, MS, FACP joined Pomerene in April 2017 and in September, Dr. Rohini Kalisetti, MD joined the practice. Pomerene Internal Medicine specialties include treatment of general disease and illness, treatment of chronic illness, preventative medicine and management of complex and multi-system diseases. In July 2017, Pomerene began offering OB/GYN services and welcomed Dr. Zane Craig to the team. Having more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Craig specializes in conditions and procedures associated with Obstetrics and Gynecology, including pregnancy care, infertility, menopause, menstrual and urinary disorders,

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and OB/ GYN surgical procedures. Pomerene hopes to continue to expand its OB/GYN services in 2018. Pomerene Surgical Services continues to thrive with general surgeon Michael T. Schell, MD. Dr. Schell sees patients at Pomerene Surgical Services in the Millersburg Medical Center, and works closely with area physicians to develop a proper care plan for individuals before and after surgery. With the goal of reaching out into the surrounding communities, Pomerene expanded their practices by adding a Pomerene Family Care location in Loudonville with Certified Nurse Practitioner Deb Lewis, MSN, CNP. Pomerene Family Care Loudonville is open MondayThursday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm and on alternating Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Also in 2017, Pomerene Hospital was named one of the Top 100 Great Community Hospitals by Becker’s Hospital Review. The hospitals included on this list are recognized for quality, patient satisfaction and overall excellence. The institutions featured on this list play a key role in their communities as the centerpiece for healthcare in many occasions. For more information about Pomerene physicians and services, as well as new and events, visit www.pomerenehospital.org.

Pomerene Hospital was named one of the Top 100 Great Community Hospitals by Becker’s Hospital Review

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POMERENE FAMILY CARE. WHERE PATIENTS AND FAMILY COME FIRST.

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CARDIOLOGY SOURABH PRABHAKAR, MD 1261 Wooster Road, Suite 110 Millersburg, OH 44654 330-674-HART (4278)

LOREN M. KIRCHNER, MD ROHINI KALISETTI, MD

Pomerene Internal Medicine 4900 Oak Street, Berlin, OH 44610 330-893-1318

EXPANDING OUR SERVICES

to better serve YOU.

SURGERY

OB/GYN

MICHAEL T. SCHELL, MD

ZANE G. CRAIG, DO

Pomerene Surgical Services 1261 Wooster Road Millersburg, OH 44654 330-763-2018

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The Laurels of New London Outpatient Therapy Program One of Many Offerings

he Laurels of New London offers not only Long-Term Care, Respite Stay, Inpatient Occupational, Physical and Speech therapy, but Outpatient therapy services as well. The Outpatient Therapy Program at The Laurels offers a wide array of benefits! Here is a breakdown: • Neurological Conditions: Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease & Multiple Sclerosis • Return to Work and Return to Sports Programs • Orthopedic Pre/Post-Surgical programs • Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders • Dementia or Cognitive Deﬁ cits • Arthritis Management • Pulmonary Program • Cardiac Program • Debilitation • Low Vision The Laurels has a flexible therapy schedule, 7 days a week. To be considered for The Laurels of New London outpatient therapy services, you must have an order from your physician or surgeon. Our skilled team of therapists will be able to work with

you to obtain your fullest rehab potential to return safely to an active life at work, play or retirement. If you are interested or know someone who may be, please call The Laurels Therapy Team at 419-929-1563 and ask about Outpatient Therapy Options today! For details on more of what we have to offer at The Laurels, please call the number above, or visit us at www.laurelsofnewlondon.com!

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• Medicare, Private pay, Medicaid & most major insurances accepted. • Inpatient or Outpatient Physical, Occupational & Speech therapy with an additional certification in BIG therapy to benefit individuals with Parkinson’s. For a tour, contact Tammy Vitaz at 419-929-1563. 204 West Main Street • New London, OH 44851 (419) 929-1563 | www.laurelsofnewlondon.com

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Kindred at Home Safe Strides® Brings Innovative Balance Therapies to Local Patients

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sources who want to learn more about Safe Strides, and therapists who would like to apply for positions with the new program, should contact Kindred At Home’s Ashland office 419281-0517.

About Kindred at Home

Kindred at Home, a division of Kindred Healthcare Inc., is the nation’s leading provider of comprehensive home health, hospice, and non-medical homecare services. Kindred at Home delivers compassionate, high-quality care to patients and clients in their homes or places of residence, including non-medical personal assistance, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and hospice and palliative care. Our caregivers focus on each unique patient to deliver the appropriate care and emotional support to our patients and their families. For more information, visit www. kindredathome.com.

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indred at Home-Ashland, part of the nation’s largest home health and hospice provider, announced the opening of its new Safe Strides program to help area residents improve their balance and independence by reducing fall risk, while improving their functionality and participation in activities they enjoy. Safe Strides is changing the way healthcare is delivered in the home by taking an innovative approach to balance dysfunction through extensive evaluation and treatment of balance-related disorders that result in falls. Balance problems can arise from environmental challenges and any number of health condition and functional status changes, such as vertigo (sensation of dizziness or confusion), peripheral neuropathy (damage to the peripheral nerves), neurological dysfunction, disequilibrium and many others (often in combination). This new program is likely to be attractive to a wide range of physicians, from gerontologists and neurologists to emergency room doctors. “Most root causes of balance disorders and fall risk go untreated when patients seek out more traditional methods of homecare,” said Program Director Heidi Kreglow PT. Heidi explained that traditional treatment usually involves gait training (learning how to walk safely) with an assistive device and general strengthening exercises. This approach fails to address the multifactorial aspects of the problem because – unlike Safe Strides – it typically offers no intervention for the vestibular (balance), oculomotor (vision & gaze stability) or somatosensory (sensation) systems that could be contributors. Safe Strides is a customized, evidence-based intervention program, developed by a skilled team of physicians, physical therapists, nurses and homecare administrators. It is part of a nationwide drive by Kindred at Home to address the causes of accidental falls, a serious health problem among older adults. According to the National Institutes of Health, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in persons over 65, and about half of those falls can be attributed to some sort of balance disorder. Heidi said that Safe Strides can help keep people out of facilities and control expenses at a time when the nation is experiencing spiraling healthcare costs. “Our Safe Strides Program looks at both the quality of life and the cost of treating patients with balance dysfunction,” she said. Physicians and referral

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Central Ohio Group When it Comes to Medicare - One Size Does Not Fit All

t’s that time of year again! The Annual Election Period (AEP) for Medicare Advantage plans and Prescription Drug plans is quickly approaching. It will begin October 15th and go through December 7th It’s a good rule of thumb to have an annual “check up” to be sure you have the right plan that fits your personal needs. Medicare supplement and Advantage plans can sometimes be a daunting and stressful process for many people. At Central Ohio Group the staff is keenly aware of this and makes each appointment a personalized, no pressure visit looking at the total person. We consider such points as what hospitals you prefer, your budget, if you travel out of Ohio and many other factors to tailor a plan just for you. Appointments are both an educational experience on how the process works as well as what changes are coming for the new year.

The Area’s Leading Health & Medicare Insurance Agency for 40+ Years

In our downtown location at 136, E Main Street, you will find several agents ready to serve you. Owner Matt Tharp and coowner Gina Ashley, Brian Vess, Randy Miller of Miller Insurance and Mike Stentz of Stentz Insurance. In addition, Central Ohio Group has local representation in Millersburg through our agent Brian Vess as well as relationships with other agencies right here in town who broker through COG. These agents have the same standard of integrity and knowledge and offer assistance to get through Open Enrollment. They are Chris Vanderzyden of Whitaker Myers Insurance, Koppert Insurance in Loudonville, Neil Kadey, Neil Kadey Insurance and David Boyer. You may already have a relationship with these agents with coverage for your home, auto, or even accounting services. As you approach your Annual Election Period for 2018, October 15th through December 7th, please give one of these experienced brokers a call and set up your appointment now for an annual review to be sure you are in the right plan for the new year. As a full service health agency we also provide service for those looking for assistance with enrollment into Affordable Care Act plans which presents its own challenges for Ashland County for 2018 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is exiting Ohio for these plans leaving many to search for a new company for the year. Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act plans also known as “Obamacare plans” will be SHORTER this year starting November 1st through December, 15th Please be sure to make an appointment and allow yourself plenty of time to make a decision for the new year. Group health plans are also available at Central Ohio Group for your business including the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield MEWA plan through the Chamber of Commerce. We offer carriers you know and trust such as Medical Mutual, Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna and many more. Regardless of what type of product you choose the service and after sale support you receive from the experienced brokers at Central Ohio Group will give you peace of mind that you have the coverage you need to protect your greatest asset, your health. Call Matt or Gina at 419-289-1510 or any of the qualified agents listed to discuss any of these options or to set an appointment.

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Celiac Disease

People with Celiac Disease Avoid Gluten to Protect Their Health

he availability of gluten-free offerings has increased considerably at grocery stores and restaurants in recent years. While gluten-free diets may have become a trendy way for people to deal with everything from mild indigestion to gastrointestinal problems, those with celiac disease have no choice but to avoid gluten. According to the most recent data published by U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, the number of Americans who now adhere to gluten-free diets tripled between 2009 and 2014. Even though 2.7 million people surveyed reported being on a gluten-free diet, only 1.76 million people tested for celiac disease. The Celiac Disease Foundation says that celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when gluten is ingested. Essentially, the body mounts an immune system response when gluten â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a protein found in wheat, rye and barley â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is consumed. These attacks affect the small intestine and can damage the villi, which are small, finger-like objects that line the small intestine. Over time, the villi can diminish, impacting how well nutrients can be absorbed. Malnutrition may occur over time. Estimates suggest that celiac disease affects one in 100 people worldwide.

Left untreated, celiac disease can contribute to other health complications, such as osteoporosis, thyroid disease, autoimmune complications, and even certain cancers, offers the group Beyond Celiac. In addition, celiac disease may be linked to other conditions, including infertility and type 1 diabetes. Classic symptoms of celiac disease include bloating, gas, fatigue, diarrhea, anemia, and osteoporosis. Some people may have no symptoms, and the Mayo Clinic says that more than half of adults with celiac disease have signs and symptoms that are not related to the digestive system. Such symptoms may include mouth ulcers, itchy skin, damage to dental enamel, and joint pain. Reactions may occur even after consuming small amounts of gluten. The cause of celiac disease is unknown, but gastrointestinal infections, gut bacteria and environmental factors may contribute. Unfortunately, there is no cure for celiac disease, but adherence to a strict gluten-free diet is one way to keep symptoms at bay and promote intestinal healing. Before changing their diets, individuals who suspect they have celiac disease are urged to take the CEF symptoms quiz at www. celiac.org and also to visit their doctors for blood tests.

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Hospice of North Central Ohio Ranks High on Quality

n first-time comparative data released by the federal Medicare program, Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO) surpassed the national average for every quality assessment and, overall, outperformed every other hospice in the region. Because the quality of care that hospices provide to patients and families can vary, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that runs the Medicare program, created Hospice Compare. In August the comparative data was released on seven important indicators of quality, and more quality measures are expected to be added in the future. Hospice Compare reports information on hospices across the nation so that patients, family members, and health care providers have a snapshot of the quality of care each hospice provides. The data can be viewed at www.medicare.gov/hospicecompare.

“It is encouraging to now have comparative data at our fingertips that verifies the high quality of care Hospice of North Central Ohio has provided for 30 years,” states William Kahl, Executive Director of HNCO. “The community should be proud of the performance of its local hospice as it outperformed some larger, for-profit agencies.” Hospice of North Central Ohio serves more than 200 patients daily in Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Morrow, and Richland counties who are living with chronic and terminal illnesses. Additionally, free continuous bereavement services are provided for hundreds of families of hospice patients and to anyone in the community experiencing grief. Call 800-952-2207 for more information. HNCO is a non-profit organization and a partner agency of United Way of Ashland County.

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Your hometown hospice

Invested in our community

A non-profit, locally minded organization

A proven provider of excellent care

HNCO’s 30-year history of service to thousands of local families proves it. Every dollar donated stays in our community and any margin generated is reinvested into serving local patients and families, not into owners’ pockets or an out-of-town based network.

Literally. $750,000 of donations are responsibly endowed in local foundations. HNCO exceeds the national averages for EVERY Medicare quality-based outcome, and it is CHAPS accredited, going well above and beyond the basic standards of care.

Use these questions to compare.

Other Hospices

HNCO

Do their quality-based care outcomes exceed Medicare standards?

YES!

Do the agencies provide care to everyone, regardless of ability to pay?

YES!

Do the agencies reinvest all revenue into improving service, fulfilling special wishes, and meeting practical needs of patients and families?

YES!

Do they support and contribute financially to the local community?

YES!

Do the others provide free grief support specifically to children through programming, summer camps, school groups, as well as individual counseling?

YES!

Is ongoing grief care, including workshops, support groups, counseling and public memorial services, offered for free to anyone in the community?

YES!

Is palliative care (for those with chronic illness) provided by certified nurse practitioners?

YES!

Are 200+ community volunteers part of their team, including those who hold 24-hour vigils for patients at risk of dying alone?

YES!

Are they certified to provide pediatric hospice care?

YES!

Do they partner locally with United Way or community foundations?

YES!

Don’t take this care for granted, as all hospices are not the same! In recently released Medicare data, HNCO rated above the national average in every quality measure and outperformed all other hospices in the region.

The choice is yours.

Ask for Hospice of North Central Ohio

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Catalyst Life Services

Being a "Catalystâ&#x20AC;? for Positive Change in Their Community as much support as possible. Catalyst Life Services has been serving the community for 65 years, continually expanding and developing to offer a wide range of services. Catalyst Life Services works to bridge the gap between the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and the Hearing communities by offering sign language interpreting and c-print captioning through their Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Their Audiology services include comprehensive hearing evaluations for infants, children, and adults. Hearing aid services include evaluation, selection, fitting, and repairs. Progress Industries, A Catalyst Company provides embroidery, screen printing, and light

atalyst Life Services is a private non-profit center offering mental health assistance for all ages and comprehensive programs for substance abuse, vocational rehabilitation and training, communication services such as Audiology and Deaf and Hardof-Hearing support, transitional and residential programming and crisis intervention and prevention including a 24 hour stabilization unit and helpline (419-522-HELP). Clients may be referred or self-admit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they accept all payer sources and offer financial assistance. Catalyst is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the community. They are made up of many parts - working together as a whole to provide the community with

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Fisher-Titus Medical Center The Facts about GERD and Esophageal Cancer By Dr. Maher Salam Fellowship Trained Gastroenterologist

accompanied by a feeling of food coming back into your mouth. Other symptoms include: • Heartburn • Reflux • Fluid coming back into the mouth • Difficulty swallowing • Chronic hoarseness, sore throat, throat-clearing or coughing • Chronic sinus problems • Vomiting • Asthma or wheezing • Gas, belching, bloating or indigestion after meals

s many of you may know, acid reflux or heartburn is that uncomfortable feeling that something you ate is coming back up. It can feel like a burning sensation—or even pain—behind the sternum. It happens when the contents in your stomach flow upward into the esophagus because the valve between the two organs doesn’t close properly. If it happens often enough, you have what’s called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. An estimated 18 to 28 percent of adults in the United States experience frequent Risks of Esophageal Cancer acid reflux—a condition that’s made worse by obesity, smoking, Esophageal cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form excessive alcohol use and a poor diet. More than half of all in the tissue of the esophagus. Risk factors include smoking pregnant women also report severe heartburn, although it and heavy alcohol use, but there can be a ‘domino effect’ usually disappears after childbirth. related to some of these risk factors that some people may not Symptoms of GERD take seriously. For example, along with smoking and alcohol GERD can begin as a burning pain in your chest, often after a use, obesity and poor diet can lead to the common digestive big meal. It might move upward toward your neck and is often condition, GERD.

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This year’s flu? No match for you! Untreated, GERD can irritate the esophagus and, over time, cause a more serious condition known as “Barrett esophagus,” in which the cells lining the lower part of the esophagus change or are replaced with abnormal cells. Those abnormal cells can ultimately become esophageal cancer, and change from serious to deadly. Esophageal cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage because there may be no early signs or symptoms. When they do appear, symptoms can include painful or difficulty swallowing, weight loss, indigestion and heartburn. About 50,000 people live with esophageal cancer in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. There will be an estimated 16,940 new cases of esophageal cancer in the United States in 2017 and an estimated 15,690 deaths. Other than having GERD, risk factors for the disease include smoking, drinking alcohol and being obese.

Getting Your GERD Symptoms Under Control

A case of heartburn or acid reflux here or there is likely nothing to worry about. But if you begin experiencing it on a regular basis, it’s time to get help. Luckily, most GERD symptoms can be managed with lifestyle modifications, such as avoiding large meals late in the day, quitting smoking, losing weight, and cutting back on foods that trigger GERD. While these foods can be different for everyone, common culprits include acidic foods like citrus and tomatoes, spicy foods, chocolate, coffee and fried and fatty foods. It can also help to avoid lying down after eating, sleep in a slightly upright position and take a short walk after a meal. If you’re struggling with GERD, visit fishertitus.org or call 419660-4300 to learn about the Fisher-Titus Heartburn Center. Dr. Maher Salam is a fellowship-trained gastroenterologist who practices at Bay Area Digestive Health, 282 Benedict Ave., Norwalk.

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When Weight Loss May Be Worrisome

Signs if a Loved One is Losing Too Much Weight

ieting is a way of life for many people. The Boston Medical Center says an estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet each year, spending $33 billion annually on weight loss products. The figures are close to $7 billion in Canada. However, for one segment of the population — the elderly — weight loss can be a sign of something wrong. The Mayo Clinic says that malnutrition is a serious health concern among seniors. Inadequate nutrition can result in weight loss that has far-reaching health effects. These include a compromised immune system, which increases the risk of infections, poor wound healing and muscle weakness that can result in falls and fractures. Malnutrition also can lead to further disinterest in eating, which only compounds a weight loss problem. Weight loss and loss of appetite are common among seniors, particularly those with dementia. Learning to recognize weight loss signs in the elderly can help others act promptly to correct the problem. According to senior care advocate and placement center A Place for Mom, the senior population is at risk of malnourishment for several reasons, including: • lack of energy to cook, • specifi c health conditions that impact ability to prepare or acquire meals, • lack of appetite attributed to decreased taste bud function or depression, • inability to aff ord quality foods, and • side eff ects of certain medications. Unfortunately, malnutrition is a very common, yet widely undiagnosed, problem among seniors. If a friend or loved one has visible bones under the skin; loose dentures; loose rings on fingers; has dropped clothing sizes; or is leaving food on his or her plate, they may be suffering from malnourishment. Concerned loved ones can take several steps to determine if their friend or family member is malnourished. • Observe loved ones’ eating habits at home to see how they are eating. Routinely check the refrigerator and pantry to see which foods your loved one is eating. In a nursing home setting, check with a nursing administrator

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to see how mealtimes are going. • Speak with doctors to see if weight loss is a side eff ect of medications or another health concern. Bring up any concerns you have about malnutrition. • Provide fi nger food or easy-to-manage foods for seniors who have lost dexterity so they’re still able to feed themselves. • Encourage foods that are fortifi ed with nutrients. Supplementation with nutritional shakes can help fi ll the void. • Make meals social events so that the concept of gathering around the table for food is fun. • Mild or moderate exercise can stir up one’s appetite. Walking or chair-based exercises can help make people more interested in food. • Introduce new foods that can whet the appetite. Weight loss can benefit some people. But among the elderly, weight loss may be a byproduct of malnutrition.

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Coping with Fewer Hours of Daylight Tips to Make this Fall and Winter Not Feel Dreadful

aylight saving time comes to an end each fall, at a time when the hours of available sunlight already are beginning to decline. Some people are more accustomed to darkness than others. Norwegians, Swedes and people living in Alaska and the upper reaches of Canada near or above the Arctic Circle may go through a period when winters can be especially dark. Fairbanks, Alaska, gets just three hours and 42 minutes of sunlight on the winter solstice. Those in Barrow, Alaska, will endure a period of 67 days of darkness, according to Alaska.org. Residents of Seattle, which is even further north than cities such as Fargo, North Dakota, or Portland, Maine, deal with more darkness than those living outside the city may know. Although much of the rest of North America doesn’t experience such profound periods of darkness, when the darkness of fall and winter arrives, it can be difficult to maintain a positive outlook. Borrowing some of the coping mechanisms relied on in northern latitudes can help many people to see the dark in a different light. • Be aware of SAD. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is defined by the Mayo Clinic as a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons, beginning and ending at about the same times each year. Symptoms tend to start in the fall and continue into the winter, sapping energy and making a person feel moody. As with other types of • Light a fi re. Set the kindling ablaze in a fire pit, fireplace or depression, SAD can get worse and lead to severe problems if woodburning stove, or just light a handful of candles. Flames left untreated. Light treatment, talk therapy and medication can be soothing and less harsh on the eyes than artificial light. can help people who are susceptible to SAD. Fall and winter darkness does not have to send a person into • Make daylight hours count. Spend time outdoors while the the doldrums if he or she embraces the right attitude. sun is bright in the sky. Make an effort to switch your schedule if work interferes with getting outdoors, even if all that can be managed is an outdoor walk at lunch. Sit by a bright window and soak up rays whenever possible. • Celebrate winter activities. Go skiing, snowboarding, To enjoy good health, to bring outdoor ice skating, or snowshoeing. Look forward to winter true happiness to one’s family, for what can be done, rather than what can’t. • Socialize more often. Instead of holing up indoors alone, to bring peace to all, one must frequent the places that become indoor gathering spots for first discipline and control one’s locals. These can include coffee houses, breweries, restaurants, or even the local church. Plan more social occasions with own mind. If a man can control friends and families so everyone can collectively shoo away his mind he can find the way to the winter blues. Enlightenment, and all wisdom and • Exercise more. Use the darker hours as an excuse to exercise more, be it at the gym or outside. The Mayo Clinic says that virtue will naturally come to him. exercise and other types of physical activity can relieve anxiety and depression, lifting an individual’s mood as a ~Buddha~ result.

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Directory For All Your Health Needs ADULT & GERIATRIC RESIDENTIAL CARE

Countryside Chiropractic, 1908 Ohio 511, Ashland .............................................419-368-7722 Dayspring Assisted Living, 3220 Olivesburg Road, Mansfield ..............................419-774-5894 Brian S. O’Neill, 516 Claremont Ave., Ashland .....................................................419-281-7246 Good Shepherd Villa, 726 Center St., Ashland ......................................................419-282-9700 Dr. Wayne Schmidt, 1430 Claremont Ave., Ashland ..............................................419-281-4531 Starkey Chiropractic Inc., 312 Center St., Ashland ................................................419-289-0330 ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS Allergy & Asthma Clinics of Ohio, 120 Sturges Ave., Mansfield ...........................419-526-2125 Strive Health Chiropractic, 241 W. Main St., Loudonville .....................................419-994-2424 Dr. Dakota Zickefoose AMBULANCE & MEDICAL TRANSPORT Apple Lane Ambulette Service, 672 Springmill St., Mansfield ..............................419-522-9904 Victory Chiropractic, 1062 Commerce Parkway, Ashland .....................................419-281-1000 Mansfield Ambulance, 87 Fawyer Parkway, Mansfield ..........................................419-342-3311 Dr. Timothy Waxter, 683 South Main St., Mansfield..............................................419-774-9575

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES Brethren Care Village, 2140 Center St., Ashland ...................................................419-289-1585 Lutheran Village of Ashland, 330 S. Davis Road, Ashland ....................................419-281-8403 McMullen Assisted Care, 201 School Drive, Loudonville .....................................419-994-5405 St. Martin Assisted Living, 625 Center St., Ashland..............................................419-281-6721

AUDIOLOGISTS Ashland ENT Allergy & Hearing, 2212 Mifflin Ave. Suite 130 ...............................419-289-8919 Hear Wright Inc, 1060 Claremont Ave., Ashland ...................................................419-289-7626 Catalyst Life Services (Dr. Wendy Page), 270 Sterkel Blvd., Mansfield ................. 419-756-1133

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Catalyst Life Services, 741 Scholl Road, Mansfield ...............................................419-756-1717

CHIROPRACTIC OFFICES & CLINICS Agee Chiropractic Clinic, 1060 Claremont Ave. Suite 4, Ashland .........................419-289-8818 Ashland Chiropractic Center, 1182 Township Road 1175, Ashland .....................419-289-8592 Dr. Robert Bachelder Chiropractic Health Center, 2863 County Road 529, Loudonville .........................419-994-5551 Dr. Robert Berry Cates Chiropractic, 1508 Township Road 1153, Ashland ......................................419-289-0031 Dr. Diane Emser, 1280 Thomas Drive, Ashland ....................................................419-281-9450 Family Chiropractic Clinic P.C., 918 Katherine Ave., Ashland ...............................419-282-0141 Integrated Health Center, 226 E. Burwell Ave., Loudonville...................................419-994-5222

DENTAL, ORTHODONTIC & ENDODONTIC OFFICES

9th Street Dental Center, 431 E. Ninth St., Ashland ................... ............................419-289-1430 Alpha Dental, 1445 Claremont Ave., Ashland .......................................................419-289-1505 Ashland Dental Associates, 1590 Crestview Drive, Ashland ..................................419-281-7771 Ashland Dental Clinic, 1027 E. Main St., Ashland ................................................419-289-4957 Norman Barbone, DDS, 391 Glessner Ave., Mansfield ..........................................419-522-2821 Raymond Bernotas, DDS, 113 S. Main St., Mansfield ...........................................419-989-4619 Scott Darrel, DDS, 633 N Union St., Loudonville .................................................419-994-3111 Dental Clinic-Mansfield Richland County, 35 Park Ave W., Mansfield .................. 419-522-1405 Ashland Dental Arts, 926 Katherine Ave., Suite 2, Ashland ...................................419-289-0116 Stephen Frank , DDS, 144 Maple St., Ashland .....................................................419-281-3395 Brian Garrison, DDS, 910 Katherine Ave., Ashland ..............................................419-281-2323 Gast DDS Inc., 1 Marion Ave., Mansfield ..............................................................419-522-1837 Benjamin Gregg, DDS, 926 Katherine Ave., Ashland .............................................419-289-1091 Brad Hendrickson, DDS, 910 Katherine Ave., Ashland ..........................................419-289-3325 Thomas & Theresa Heringhaus, DDS, 480 Glessner Ave., Mansfield .................. 419-524-7409 Mansfield Dental Care, 406 Marion Ave., Mansfield................ ..............................419-526-1234 Robert Matz, DDS, 910 Katherine Ave., Ashland ..................................................419-289-3325 Priest Dental, 910 Katherine Ave., Ashland ............................................................419-289-1813 Staker Dental, 61 N. Mulberry St., Mansfield .......................................................419-524-1616 John Webster, DDS, 61 N. Mulberry St ., Mansfield .............................................419-525-1556 Stonecreek Dental Care, 270 Sandusky St., Ashland .............................................419-281-0760

DERMATOLOGY PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS Dermatology Associates, 480 Glessner Ave., Mansfield ........................................419-526-2600 Timothy Wood, MD, 480 Glessner Ave., Mansfield ...............................................419-526-2600

DOCTORS OF OSTEOPATHY Andrea Knighton, DO, 2212 Mifflin Ave., Ashland .................................................419-281-3077

FAMILY & GENERAL PRACTICE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS Fisher-Titus Family Medicine - Greenwich, 13 Tilton St., Greenwich .................... 419-752-4331 Fisher-Titus Family Medicine - New London, 187 W. Main St., New London ...... 419-929-4357 Fisher-Titus Family Medicine Same-Day Appointments ........................................419-660-2900 Loudonville Family Health, 227 E. Loudon Ave., Loudonville ...............................419-994-5581 OhioHealth Primary Care Physicians, 248 Blymyer Ave., Mansfield .....................419-524-2212 Pomerene Family Care, 121 W. Main St., Loudonville ..........................................419-994-0212 UH Ashland Family Practice, 1941 South Baney Rd., Ashland ..............................419-289-0333 UH Claremont Medical Services, 2111 Claremont Ave., Ashland .........................419-281-5575 UH Medical Associates, 2109 Claremont Ave., Ashland ........................................419-289-1221

GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS UH Samaritan Women’s Care, 350 Hillcrest Dr., Ashland .....................................419-207-2513 Women’s Care of Mansfield, 500 Trimble Road, Mansfield ...................................419-756-6000

HEARING AIDS & ASSISTIVE DEVICES & SUPPLIES Ashland ENT Allergy & Hearing, 2212 Mifflin Ave., Suite 130, Ashland ............... 419-289-8919 Beltone,1200 E. Main St., Suite 6, Ashland ..........................................................419-282-6655 Catalyst Life Services, 270 Sterkel Blvd., Mansfield ..............................................419-756-1133 Rj Gandee & Co Inc., 787 Lexington Ave., Mansfield ............................................419-756-4283

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Loudonville Family Vision, 631 N. Union St., Loudonville ....................................419-994-3071 UH Samaritan Home Care, 663 East Main, Ashland ..............................................419-289-7822 Holbrook and Rhonda Riles, OD, 2485 Possum Run Road, Mansfield ................ 419-756-7295 Cambridge Home Health Care, 23 W. Main St., Ashland.......................................419-281-3599 Companions Of Ashland Home Care & Nurse, 1247 E. Main St., Ashland........... 419-281-2273 Central Star Home Health, 380 N. Main St., Mansfield .........................................419-610-2161 Innovative Support Services, 900 E. Main St.,Ashland .........................................419-289-3733 Kindred at Home, 112 Hedstrom Dr., Ashland .......................................................419-281-0517 Mansfield Memorial Homes, 50 Blymyer Ave., Mansfield .....................................419-774-5174 Mary McLeod Center, 271 Hedges St., Mansfield .................................................419-522-6712 Sanctuary Skilled Home Health Care, 625 Center St., Ashland ............................866-873-0323 Visiting Nurse Association, 40 W. Fourth St., Mansfield .......................................419-522-4969

HOSPICE & HOME NURSING SERVICES OhioHealth Hospice, 335 Glessner Ave., Mansfield ..............................................419-526-8442 Hospice of North Central Ohio Inc., 1050 Dauch Drive, Aashland .......................419-281-7107

HOSPITALS & HEALTH SYSTEMS Akron Children’s Hospital, 2212 Mifflin Ave., Ashland ..........................................419-281-3077 Fisher-Titus Medical Center, 272 Benedict Ave., Norwalk .....................................419-668-8101 Fisher-Titus Convenient Care - Norwalk, 368 Milan Ave., Suite D, Norwalk ........ 419-663-6464 Fisher-Titus Convenient Care - Willard, 315 Crestwood Dr., Willard ................... 419-935-2280 Fisher-Titus Specialty Services - Digestive Health, Urology, Orthopaedics .......... 419-660-4300 Fisher-Titus Women’s Health - Norwalk, 38 Executive Dr., Norwalk .....................419-660-2980 OhioHealth Mansfield, 335 Glessner Ave., Mansfield ............................................419-526-8000 Pomerene Hospital, 981 Wooster Rd., Millersburg ................................................330-674-1015 University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center, 1025 Center St., Ashland ........... 419-289-0491

ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS Yanke Bionics, 265 Sterkel Blvd., Suite 101, Mansfield .......................................419-529-2300

PEDIATRICS Pediatric Consultants of Ashland & Mansfield, 1522 Claremont Ave., Ashland.... 419-207-1085 Richland Pediatrics Inc., 120 Sturges Ave., Mansfield ...........................................419-522-5454 Akron Children’s Hospital, 2212 Mifflin Ave., Suite 235, Ashland ........................419-281-3077 Akron Children’s Hospital, 2003 W. 4th Street, Ontario .........................................419-529-6285 Akron Children’s Hospital, 128 E. Milltown Road, Suite 209, Wooster ................ .330-345-1100

PHYSICAL & CORRECTIVE THERAPY

MASSAGE THERAPY

Fresenius Kidney Care - Ashland County, 1100 Redwood Drive, Ashland............ 419-281-7800 The Healing Way, 1947 Claremont Ave., Ashland (across from fairgrounds) ........ 419-281-3716 Public Health Infrastructure Education, 1763 Ohio 60, Ashland ...........................419-282-4295 UH Samaritan Rehabilitation Center, 2163 Claremont Ave., Ashland .................... 419-281-1330 MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, 2233 Rocky Lane, Ashland ............ 419-289-6111 PHYSICIAN OFFICES & CLINICS Catalyst Life Services, 741 Scholl Road, Mansfield ...............................................419-756-1717 American Health Network, 227 E. Loudon Ave., Loudonville ................................419-994-5581 Richland County Mental Health, 87 E. First St., Suite L, Mansfield.......................419-525-0515 Dr. David L. Bowman, Dr. David J. Tomchak Ashland Christian Health Center, 380 E. Fourth St., Ashland ................................419-903-0475 NURSING & LIFE CARE HOMES Brethren Care Village, 2000 Center St., Ashland ...................................................419-289-1585 Ashland ENT Allergy & Hearing Aid Center, 2212 Mifflin Ave., Ashland .............. 419-289-8919 Colonial Manor Health Care Center Inc., 747 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., Loudonville .... 419-994-4191 Ashland OB/GYN Clinic, 53 Sugarbush Court, Ashland ........................................419-281-8961 Crystal Care Center of Ashland, 1251 E. Main St, Ashland ..................................419-281-9595 Ashland Radiology Consultants, 1025 Center St., Ashland ...................................419-289-2696 Loudonville Rest Home, 205 N. Water St., Loudonville .........................................419-994-3271 Robert Denton, MD, 391 Glessner Ave., Mansfield................................................419-524-8250 Oak Grove Manor, 1670 Crider Road, Mansfield ..................................................567-589-6222 Cynthia Dorsey, MD, 335 Glessner Ave., Mansfield ..............................................419-522-2734 The Good Shepherd, 622 Center St., Ashland ......................................................419-289-3523 Gary Frantz, MD, 335 Glessner Ave., Mansfield ...................................................419-524-2212 Bruce Grund, MD, 335 Glessner Ave., Mansfield .................................................419-524-2212 NURSING & REHABILITATION FACILITIES Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Center, 622 Center St., Ashland ...........................419-289-3523 Kyee Koh, MD, 335 Glessner Ave., Mansfield .......................................................419-526-8622 Kingston of Ashland, 20 Amberwood Parkway, Ashland .......................................419-289-3859 Medical Arts Internists Inc., 480 Glessner Ave., Mansfield....................................419-522-3372 The Laurels of New London, 204 W. Main St., New London ................................419-929-1563 OhioHealth Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, 45 Amberwood Pkwy., Ashland .... 419-289-1774 Lexington Court Care Center, 250 Delaware St., Lexington ..................................419-884-2000 John Nirmalnath, MD, Internal Medicine, 2981 W. 4th St., Ontario ......................419-462-4561 Richland Newhope, 314 Cleveland Ave., Mansfield ...............................................419-774-4200 Anil Paul, MD, 715 Richland Mall, Ontario ...........................................................419-522-3751 Rotary Adult Day Care, 50 Blymyer Ave., Mansfield ..............................................419-774-5100 Retina Vitreous Associates Inc., 1221 S. Trimble, Suite B-2, Mansfield ................ 800-782-0727 Rotary Alzheimers Center, 50 Blymyer Ave., Mansfield .........................................419-774-5100 Andrew Stein, MD, 2212 Mifflin Ave., Ashland .....................................................419-289-8919 Washington Street Care Center, 630 E. Washington St., Loudonville .................. 419-994-0222 Nyan Win, MD, 130 Hill St., Bucyrus.....................................................................419-563-9329 UH Samaritan Rehabilitation Center, 2163 Claremont Ave., Ashland .................... 419-281-1330 Brett Adair, DO, 350 Hillcrest Dr., Ashland ............................................................419-207-2513 James Allman, MD, 350 Hillcrest Dr., Ashland ......................................................419-207-2513 OPTOMETRIST OFFICES & CLINICS Cleveland Clinic-Mohican Eyecare, 637 N. Union St., Loudonville .....................419-994-4287 Christopher Boyd, MD, 2109 Claremont Ave., Ashland .........................................419-289-1221 Daniel Denbow, OD, 2212 Mifflin Ave., Suite 110, Ashland .................................419-289-0808 Patrick Furness, MD, 2109 Claremont Ave., Ashland ............................................419-289-1221 James Patterson, OD, 2212 Mifflin Ave., Suite 110, Ashland ................................419-289-0808 David M. Godfrey, MD, 1941 Baney Rd., Ashland .................................................419-207-2663 Robert Gregg, O.D., 1060 Claremont Ave., Ashland ..............................................419-281-2952 Catherine Jones, MD, 350 Hillcrest Dr., Ashland...................................................419-207-2722 Fisher-Titus Specialty Services ..............................................................................419-660-4300 Julie Jones, MD, 2111 Claremont Ave., Ashland ...................................................419-281-5575

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Directory Katherine Longsdorf, MD, 2111 Claremont Ave., Ashland.....................................419-281-5575 Mary MacDonald, MD, 2212 Mifflin Ave., Ashland ...............................................419-281-0451 Roopa Meda, MD, 350 Hillcrest Dr., Ashland ........................................................419-207-2513 John Peck, MD, 2212 Mifflin Ave., Ashland...........................................................419-289-6000 James Powell, MD, 350 Hillcrest Dr., Ashland ......................................................419-207-2582 Douglas Raber, MD, 1941 South Baney Rd., Ashland ...........................................419-289-0333 Kimberly Royal, DO, 2111 Claremont Ave., Ashland .............................................419-281-5575 Roger Snyder, MD, 1941 South Baney Rd., Ashland .............................................419-289-0333 Michael Stencel, MD, 2109 Claremont Ave., Ashland............................................419-289-1221 Saksham Sulove, MD, 2021 South Baney Rd., Ashland ........................................419-289-1133 Qarab Syed, MD, 350 Hillcrest Dr., Ashland ..........................................................419-289-9800 Mehrdad Tavallaee, MD, 2021 South Baney Rd., Ashland .....................................419-289-1133 Dale Thomae, DO, 2212 Mifflin Ave., Ashland .......................................................419-289-6317 Anthony Tizzano, MD, 2212 Mifflin Ave., Ashland .................................................419-207-2787 Konstantinos Tourlas, MD, 1941 South Baney Rd., Ashland .................................419-289-0333 Vernon Vore, MD, 1941 South Baney Rd., Ashland ...............................................419-289-0333 Faranak Zarrabi, MD, 2021 South Baney Rd., Ashland ..........................................419-289-1133

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PODIATRIST OFFICES & CLINICS

URGENT CARE CENTERS

Ashland Mansfield Foot & Ankle, 45 Amberwood Parkway, Ashland ...................419-281-3668 William Latham Jr, DPM, 910 Katherine Ave., Ashland .........................................419-281-7941 William Latham Jr., DPM, 546 N. Union St., Loudonville .....................................419-994-4121 Ralph Osting, DPM, 860 Woodville Rd., Mansfield ..............................................440-537-8312 Schwein Foot & Ankle Clinic, 377 Marion Ave., Mansfield ...................................419-524-6772 Jeffrey Schwein, DPM, 377 Marion Ave., Mansfield ..............................................419-524-6772 Michael Swiatek, DPM, 377 Marion Ave., Mansfield .............................................419-524-6772 Brian Zimmerman, DPM, 45 Amberwood Parkway, Ashland.................................419-281-3668 Larry Zimmerman, DPM, 45 Amberwood Parkway, Ashland.................................419-281-3668

Dale Thomae, DO, 2212 Mifflin Ave., Ashland ......................................................419-289-6317

SURGEON — PAIN MANAGEMENT UH Samaritan Pain Clinic, 350 Hillcrest Dr., Ashland ...........................................419-207-2721

SURGEON — PATHOLOGY Pathology Lab, 335 Glessner Ave., Mansfield .......................................................419-526-8486

SURGEON — PSYCHIATRY Yogesh Desai, MD, 146 Marion Ave. Mansfield ...................................................419-526-2655 Sturges Clinic Inc., 146 Marion Ave., Mansfield ..................................................419-526-2655

SURGEON - PULMONARY & RESPIRATORY DISEASE Richland Pulmonary & Critical Care Assoc Inc., 391 Glessner Ave., Mansfield ... 419-524-8250 Midwest Sleep Consultants, 427 Glessner Ave., Mansfield ...................................419-520-2813 Sunil Vaidya, MD, 427 Glessner Ave., Mansfield ...................................................419-520-2813 James Powell, MD, 350 Hillcrest Dr., Ashland ......................................................419-207-2582

SURGEON — UROLOGY UH Ashland & Mansfield Urology, 2212 Mifflin Ave., Ashland .............................419-289-6000 John Peck, MD, 2212 Mifflin Ave., Ashland...........................................................419-289-6000 Akron Children’s Hospital - Specialty Care, 371 Cline Ave., Mansfield................. 419-521-2950 Akron Children’s Hospital - Urgent Care, 371 Cline Ave., Mansfield .................... 419-521-2900 Walk-In Urgent Care, 1016 Sugarbush Drive, Ashland ..........................................419-903-0404 UH Qcare, A quick care clinic, 350 Hillcrest Dr., Ashland .....................................419-207-2502

PSYCHOLOGISTS Cornerstone Counseling of Ashland, 502 Claremont Ave., Ashland .................... 419-289-1876 John Jorden Psychologist, 432 Center St., Ashland ..............................................419-289-8100

SURGEON — ABDOMINAL & GASTROENTEROLOGY P.K. Raman, MD, 715 Richland Mall, Ontario .......................................................419-526-4266 Dale Thomae, DO, 2212 Mifflin Ave., Ashland .......................................................419-289-6317

SURGEON — CARDIOLOGY & VASCULAR OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 45 Amberwood Parkway, Ashland ....... 567-241-7000 Qarab Syed, MD, 350 Hillcrest Drive, Ashland ......................................................419-289-9800

SURGEON — ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM Ashland Endocrinology, 934 Center St., Ashland .................................................419-281-2222 Angela Novy, MD, 934 Center St., Ashland ..........................................................419-281-2222

SURGEON - GENERAL Fisher-Titus Specialty Services ..............................................................................419-660-4300 UH Ashland Surgical Care, 2212 Mifflin Ave., Ashland .........................................419-281-0451

SURGEON - INTERNAL MEDICINE Kimberly Royal, 2111 Claremont Ave., Ashland.....................................................419-281-5575 Saksham Sulove, 2021 South Baney Rd., Ashland ................................................419-289-1133 Mehrdad Tavallaee, 2021 South Baney Rd., Ashland.............................................419-289-1133 Faranak Zarrabi, 2021 South Baney Rd., Ashland..................................................419-289-1133

SURGEON - NEUROLOGY OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 335 Glessner Ave., Mansfield .....................567-241-7700

SURGEON - OPHTHALMOLOGY Advanced Eye Care And Cosmetic Laser Center, 1991 Park Ave., Mansfield ........ 419-521-3937 Cleveland Clinic Sugarbush Eye and Laser Centre, 21 Sugarbush Court, Ashland419-289-6466 Mohinder Gupta, MD, 21 Sugarbush Court, Ashland ............................................419-289-6466

24 Health Care Guide

2017

You’d go to the ends of the earth to keep them happy. We’ll make sure you don’t have to. General Pediatrics Ashland 2212 Mifﬂin Ave., Suite 235 419-281-3077 Wooster 128 E. Milltown Road, Suite 209 330-345-1100 Ontario 2003 W. 4th St. 419-529-6285 Akron Children’s Special Care Nursery at Wooster Community Hospital 1761 Beall St. 330-263-8100 Subspecialty Care Building at Wooster Community Hospital 546 Winter St. Maternal Fetal Medicine 330-543-4500 Heart Center 330-543-8521 Mansﬁeld Specialty Care and Urgent Care 371 Cline Ave. Specialty Care 419-521-2900 Urgent Care 419-521-2950 Rehabilitative Services 330-543-8257 Pediatrics 419-522-3341 AS-10576246

From general pediatrics to rehabilitative and specialty services. The less time you spend driving to appointments, the more time you have for moments that matter. Learn more at akronchildrens.org/locations. Questions about services or locations? Call Ask Children’s™ at 330-543-2000.