Suicide remains a public health concern, as an estimated 703,000 people die by it each year worldwide. Researchers found that brief cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce suicide attempts by as much as 60%, and those sessions were in person.
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Students at Ohio State Lima were able to tap into their creative side as a way to improve their overall well-being. Students got the chance to put paint to paper with squeegee painting on Wednesday afternoon. The event is part of Buckeyes Thrive, a campus initiative to encourage students to get involved in campus activities. This is just one of the art therapy programs that Ohio State Lima is doing to promote better mental health.
August 6, 2024, Press Release from the American Heart Association: TOLEDO OH, 2024 — 11 hospitals in Northwest Ohio are among the more than 3,000 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® (GWTG) and other programs to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. These health crises require swift and proven treatment to ensure the best outcomes for patients. The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of work to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere, sets the standards for high-quality, science-based care and access that all patients deserve.
Therapists in Putnam County are making a difference in the lives of many, but they're not the kind of therapists you'd expect. At the Challenged Champions facility, horses provide therapy and hope to individuals facing various conditions. The non-profit organization uses horses and their environment to offer equine-based activities from reading to riding. The goal is to enrich and change the lives of children and adults with special needs.
June 24, 2024, Press Release from Lima Memorial Health System: Lima Memorial Health System announces it has received accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation Program. This accreditation demonstrates Lima Memorial’s commitment to improving cancer care across the continuum through its continued compliance with ACS CoC standards.
Andrea Najas found way to improve care for patients with sarcoma in her home county of Ecuador by working with her doctors at Ohio State University James Cancer Center.
Do you toss and turn all night long, wishing you were asleep. You are not alone and sleep experts give there tips on beating insomnia.
The Family Resource Center hosted an open house on Monday to unveil the recently completed remodeling of their Hancock County Headquarters. Staff and community members gathered at the 1941 Carlin Street facility in Findlay to see the $1.75 million of renovations that were made.
The Lima Rotary Club getting an update on the work that is going on at Fasset Farm. The executive director of the Equestrian Therapy Program spoke on the services that they provide for their students with disabilities.
For those who find the traditional CPAP machine ineffective or uncomfortable, Lima Memorial has the new inspire therapy implant available. It is a small device placed under the skin, and the procedure typically only takes a few hours. The patient turns on the implant with a remote before bed, and the device causes contractions of the throat muscles during sleep to keep airways open. Besides being more comfortable, it is very efficient in treating sleep apnea.