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Intermittent fasting pros and cons
Intermittent fasting was Google's second most searched diet in 2020 and the most searched diet in 2019. But is the intermittent fasting diet just another fad diet or is it a legitimate long-term option for healthy living? Staci Cortelezzi, registered dietitian in the Center for Bariatric Surgery, offers advice for those curious about this diet trend. ...Continue →
Shoulder replacements, their effectiveness are on the rise
It wasn’t that long ago when patients who did not find relief through conventional treatments for shoulder pain were forced to resign themselves to a life with pain and limited mobility. Particularly for those with rotator cuff tears and advanced arthritis, options were limited. Fortunately, recent advancements in implants and surgical techniques provide hope for life beyond pain and restored function. In fact, shoulder replacement is now the fastest growing joint replacement surgery in the country, with nearly 70,000 performed each year. ...Continue →
Shoes can cause back and joint pain
The shoes you wear dramatically affect the impact your knees and hips take with every step. Shoes with proper support help keep knees in alignment; arch support helps prevent feet from rotating inward; and cushioning reduces the impact from the body’s weight with each step. All of this helps to reduce pressure on our joints and back. ...Continue →
Identifying the True Source of Back, Hip Pain
The body’s very anatomy makes it difficult to identify between pain caused from hip abnormalities or common degenerative conditions of the lumbar spine. The hips and lower spine are located closely together, with the hip joint just behind the groin area on each side of the body. That is why it is important to receive an accurate diagnosis from your physician so you can follow the proper treatment plan. ...Continue →
Same-day Hip Replacement Beneficial for Many Patients
Gone are the days when hip replacement surgery required a multiple day hospital stay. Advancements in implant technology, surgical technique and pain management have ushered in a new era that allows many patients same-day surgery and the benefits it provides. ...Continue →
Reducing Joint Pain May be as Simple as Opening the Refrigerator
Most of us understand eating a balanced diet is important to maintain a healthy weight and protect us from heart disease and even cancer. What many may not know is a healthy diet can also protect us from the muscle and joint pain of arthritis. ...Continue →
Resolve to lose weight to reduce arthritis pain
Maintaining a healthy body weight is important for overall health. Most Americans know it’s importance in reducing risks of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. However, many may be surprised to learn excess weight not only exacerbates pain from arthritis, but significantly increases the risk of a patient developing arthritis in the first place. ...Continue →
A thank you to the community for helping slow the spread of COVID-19
We’ve made it to this point together. And that is exactly the reason for this message. We start with pride for our caregiving teams who make patient care their top priority. Our gratitude goes to caregivers at the bedside and those behind the scenes who make our health systems succeed every day of every year. ...Continue →
Staying healthy while staying safe
As the coronavirus pandemic accelerates in our community, we are seeing far too many people delaying essential doctor’s appointments out of fear of contracting the virus. In some cases, the risk from foregoing these routine appointments may be greater than the virus itself. ...Continue →
Cleveland Magazine's Top Doctors: The Toll COVID-19 Has Taken On Those Battling Addiction
As part of the December 2020 cover story for Cleveland Magazine, St. Vincent Charity Medical Center's co-medical directors of Rosary Hall, Dr. Theodore V. Parran and Dr. Christopher Adelman, discuss the importance of ongoing addiction treatment during the Covid-19 pandemic. ...Continue →
Recent Posts
October 30, 2019
Statement on the Passing of 10th Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, Bishop Richard Lennon
St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, the Sisters of Charity Health System and the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine are deeply saddened by the passing of The Most Rev. Richard Gerard Lennon, bishop emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland on Tu ...continue reading
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February 25, 2019
Northeast Ohio Hospital Opioid Consortium Video Highlights Partnership
CLEVELAND – The Northeast Ohio Hospital Opioid Consortium has released a new video, highlighting the collaborative work under way by area hospitals to address the opioid crisis in the region.The ...continue reading
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June 4, 2018
St. Vincent Surgeon Performs Breakthrough Knee Revision Surgery
St. Vincent Charity Medical Center’s Dr. Bernard Stulberg recently became the first orthopedic surgeon in the country to perform total knee revision surgery utilizing the latest GPS technology. The procedure marks a breakthrough in knee revision surg ...continue reading
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