Patients in a hospital will all have different needs, depending on what they are experiencing, and one department in a hospital like Mercy Health St. Rita's that helps with patient needs across the board is dietetics. Dieticians at St. Rita's help patients in outpatient areas like bariatric weight loss, the cancer center, and dialysis to name a few. There are also clinical dieticians that help to make sure that hospitalized patients have their nutritional needs met.

May 7, 2024, Press Release from Bluffton University: BLUFFTON, Ohio— Four years ago, the graduating baccalaureate class of 2024 began their journey at Bluffton University in the midst of a pandemic. Saturday morning, May 4, their journey was celebrated as 147 bachelor’s and master’s degrees were conferred.

CLEVELAND, OH (CLEVELAND CLINIC) - With so many vitamins and other supplements available these days, it can be hard to know which ones to take. 

If you are watching your sugar intake, make sure you know what other ways that process foods can sneak sugar into food.  

The University of Findlay and Bluffton University announcing their plan for a merger. Presidents from both universities holding a news conference on Wednesday, announcing that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue a merger for Bluffton University operations with the University of Findlay.

According to research, nearly 95% of older adults have a chronic condition like diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease. So, what can be done to improve this troubling trend? Ardeshir Hashmi, MD, who specializes in geriatric medicine at Cleveland Clinic, said the first step is to get moving.

If you’re looking to get fit for summer, you may be tempted to try one of the many fad diets out there claiming to help you lose weight fast. But, Kristin Kirkpatrick, RD, registered dietitian with Cleveland Clinic, said there are better options.

One of the first things you do at a doctor's appointment is step on the scale. But while maintaining a healthy weight is important, it doesn't tell the whole story. Barb Consiglio has more on the "Basics" you and your doctor should focus on and how a little maintenance and attention in these areas can make a big difference in your health.

You’ve probably seen a lot of sports drinks advertising that they have electrolytes in them, which are important for your body. But, many of those same drinks are also filled with other ingredients, and they’re not always healthy.