Central Ohio
New Fitness and Health Facility to Open in Lewis Center in Fall 2015
In Lewis Center, Ohio, Mount Carmel Health System will be opening a 130,000 square-foot MC Fitness & Health Center that will offer the most current fitness equipment with an indoor track, exercise studios, and a pool/spa with a comprehensive aquatics program. In addition, MC Fitness & Health will have programs to promote a healthy lifestyle, including community space for meetings, a demonstration kitchen, and a healthy food café. MC Fitness & Health will also have an urgent care center, primary care and specialty physician offices, a lab, comprehensive imaging services, physical therapy, cardiacRead More
New Drug May Benefit Columbus and Central Ohio Rosacea Patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Soolantra (ivermectin) Cream 1% for the treatment of rosacea, a condition that may include inflammatory lesions, bumps, pimples, and redness. Rosacea is a common, but often misunderstood, skin disorder affecting 16 million Americans, particularly ages 30 and older. The cause of rosacea is unknown, but research suggests that there are multiple triggers. Some triggers include the sun, alcohol, spicy food, and exercise. Adam Hessel, M.D., a Board Certified Dermatologist at Buckeye Dermatology in Dublin Ohio, said, “Rosacea is a very common problem inRead More
Central Ohio Stroke Program Receives National Award Recognized for Creative Approach to Stroke Education
The National Stroke Association (NSA) has selected Mount Carmel Health System’s Stroke Outreach Team as the recipient of the 2014 Raising Awareness in Stroke Excellence (RAISE) Award in the Most Creative category. Nurses, therapists, medics, retired school teachers and multiple stroke survivors make up the Mount Carmel Stroke Outreach Team , and they developed an interactive program to educate elementary school-aged children about strokes. Students learn about the signs, symptoms, and recognition of stroke through five specific activites. Janice Tootle, Service Line Vice President of Neuroscience at Mount Carmel Health System,Read More