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We combine Christ-centered care with exceptional medicine to elevate health, healing, and hope throughout our community.
Ohio, USA
Joined September 2011
Athletic Trainer Katie LaRue-Martin shares how to keep your kiddos safe during outside play ahead of this weekend's potential winter weather.
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The key to winter fun is knowing how to keep kids safe in cold weather.
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Nothing brings a family together during the holidays like a home-cooked meal. But few things ruin the festivities faster than a severe allergic reaction. And children may not know how to express that something is wrong when disaster strikes.
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Understanding food allergies in children—who may not know how to express that something is wrong—will help you act fast if disaster strikes.
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The holidays provoke strong feelings. Joy. Stress. And grief. If you have suffered loss, it doesn't take much—decorating the tree, setting the table—to trigger grief. Julie Manuel, clinical therapist, shares how to process grief this holiday season.
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The holidays intensify our emotions, especially grief. And more people than ever wonder how to deal with it. Here are some helps for this holidays season.
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Sarah expected a year of new experiences: a new marriage, a new living situation, and even a couple of new dogs. Even though she knew change was inevitable, nothing prepared her to hear, "You have colon cancer."
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Sarah settled into her new marriage, in a new home, with a couple of new dogs. But she didn't plan for a new colon cancer diagnosis.
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U.S. News & World Report has recognized Kettering Health Main Campus and Soin Medical Center as 2024 High Performing hospitals for Maternity Care, the highest-level distinction for the category.
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U.S. News & World Report has recognized Kettering Health Main Campus and Soin Medical Center as High Performing hospitals for Maternity Care,
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Shannon Gavin was diagnosed with epilepsy at 13 years old. More than a decade later, she learned shocking news about her condition during a stay in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
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Through 24/7 monitoring at the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Shannon found the help she needed for her epilepsy.
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Gratitude, it's said, is a virtue. One we celebrate today with friends, family, and food. But some may wonder—with the mad dash toward holiday shopping mere hours away: Is gratitude worth the trouble?
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We all know that gratitude is good for our mental health. But, as it turns out, it's good for our physical health as well.
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Even though 1 in 10 Americans have type 2 diabetes, it is still highly misunderstood and stigmatized. The best way to dispel misconceptions is to understand what life is like for people with type 2 diabetes.
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Even though 37 million Americans, or 1 in 10, have type 2 diabetes, it’s still highly misunderstood and stigmatized.
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Tom Beery is a singer. A devoted husband. A supportive friend. And a stage 4 esophageal cancer survivor. When he had the chance to sing the National Anthem at the @Bengals' Crucial Catch game, he sang for a stadium of survivors.
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Tom Beery sang the National Anthem at the Cincinnati Bengals' Crucial Catch game to celebrate those who are just like him—cancer surviviors.
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Nothing can prepare a child for a parent's cancer diagnosis. And the Williamson children had to endure it twice. The Children's Lives in Moments of Bravery (CLIMB) Program helped them develop the skills to cope with their parents' cancer diagnoses.
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Having one parent with cancer is hard, but having two is overwhelming. Luckily, the Williamson family found support through the CLIMB program.
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Five Kettering Health medical centers earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The @LeapfrogGroup.
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Five Kettering Health medical centers earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, which sets standards for patient care.
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Many of us rely on caffeine to get through each day. But no matter what your favorite caffeinated drink is, it’s important not to drink more than your body can handle. Dr. Joseph King, a primary care physician, shares how much caffeine is too much.
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No matter what your favorite caffeinated drink is, it’s important not to drink more caffeine than your body can handle.
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Dr. Deanna Allgeyer, a primary care physician, shares how to recognize the physical symptoms of stress and explains why they can be dangerous if stress is left unchecked.
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When stressed, our brains enter a state of fight or flight, producing high levels of adrenaline which can be troublesome over time.
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Osteoporosis is a silent condition—it's often not found until someone breaks a bone. A DEXA scan detects bone density loss before a fracture happens.
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Known as the "heart attack of the skeleton," osteoporosis affects one in two women and one in four men. Learn more about it here.
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Mammograms are the best defense against breast cancer, but women under 40 can still improve their chances of detecting cancer early. Deanne Rose, manager of the Kettering Health Breast Center, shares how to properly perform a breast self-exam.
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Between annual mammograms, a monthly breast self-exam can improve your breast awareness and your chances of detecting cancer.
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A research grant from the American Osteopathic Association will allow us to launch a study on osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Kettering Health received a grant to evaluate the outcomes of osteopathic manipulative treatment for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Some people welcome fall with open arms, excited for cozy sweaters and warm drinks. But those who struggle with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) often feel hopeless and anxious as the seasons change.
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If you struggle with SAD, you might feel hopeless or anxious as the seasons change. But Julie Manuel offers steps you can take to prepare.
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We are once again partnering with the @Bengals to promote the @NFL's Crucial Catch cancer prevention campaign. And this year, Head Coach Zac Taylor is serving as spokesperson.
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Kettering Health and the Cincinnati Bengals are once again partnering to promote the NFL’s Crucial Catch cancer prevention campaign. This year, Bengals
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