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Mobile mammography van will be in the area this month

Mobile mammography van will be in the area this month

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health Mobile Mammography Unit offers women a screening mammogram in 15 minutes at a location convenient to their home or workplace, and it will be in several locations on the east side this month.

Even though it is a time saver, appointments are required and are available by calling 513-686-3300 or 1-855-PINK123 (1-855-746-5123).
 
Here are some upcoming locations:

Red Bank at Red Bank Family Medicine
4760 Red Bank Expressway
May 8
 
Kenwood at The Jewish Hospital Medical Office Building
4750 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 111
May 11
 
Anderson Township at Kroger
7580 Beechmont Ave.
May 14
 
Symmes Township at Shops at Harper’s Point
11340 Montgomery Rd.
May 14
 
Norwood at Rookwood Commons
3805 Edwards Rd.
May 21
 
Kenwood at The Jewish Hospital
4777 E. Galbraith Rd.
May 25
 

Meridian announces William J. Motto Annual Bioscience Scholarship at Cincinnati State

Meridian announces William J. Motto Annual Bioscience Scholarship at Cincinnati State

 

NEWTOWN, OH (FOX19) - To commemorate the 35th anniversary of its founding, Meridian Bioscience Inc. is funding a $5,000 annual scholarship to support a deserving student each year at Cincinnati State.

Meridian CEO Jack Kraeutler announced the scholarship – named in honor of company Executive Chairman and Founder William “Bill” Motto – during a celebration with employees at the company’s Newtown headquarters.

Grand Opening for Spa at Mercy Health - Anderson HealthPlex is Thursday

Grand Opening for Spa at Mercy Health - Anderson HealthPlex is Thursday

 

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, HAMILTON COUNTY, OH (FOX19) -  Mercy Health is holding a party celebrating the grand opening of the Spa at Mercy Health – Anderson on Thursday, March 29, from 5:45 - 8 pm at 7495 State Road in Anderson Township.

Members of the Anderson Township Chamber of Commerce will join Mercy Health – Anderson Hospital Site Administrator Gyasi Chisley at a ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off  the festivities.

Designed to rejuvenate mind, body and spirit, the Spa features a wide array of services to help the community be well, including:

Massage Services:

  • The Spa Signature Massage
  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Hot Stone Massage
  • Pre-Natal Massage
  • Medical Recovery Massage
  • Myofascial Release Massage
  • Craniosacral Therapy
  • Reflexology

Nail Services:

Mobile mammography van making stops in the area

Mobile mammography van making stops in the area

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Mercy Health has announced upcoming mobile mammography dates, including these around the east side.

The Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health Mobile Mammography Unit offers women a screening mammogram in 15 minutes at a location convenient to their home or workplace. Appointments are required, and are made by calling 513-686-3300 or 1-855-PINK123 (1-855-746-5123).

Here are upcoming stops:

Kenwood, at Nordstrom at Kenwood Towne Centre
7801 Montgomery Rd
April 4

Oakley, at Hyde Park Health Center
3983 Rosslyn Rd.
April 16

Anderson Township, at Kroger
7580 Beechmont Ave.
April 23

Loveland, at Walgreens
10529 Loveland Madeira Rd.
April 24

Norwood, at Rookwood Commons
3805 Edwards Rd
April 26

Madisonville, at Cann Clinic
5818 Madison Rd.
April 30

Mercy Anderson hosts the Heart Affair for Women

Mercy Anderson hosts the Heart Affair for Women

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - Mercy Health, a mission-driven, integrated health care organization, announces that Mercy Women will offer a presentation on heart disease that is open to the community.  The event takes place on Tuesday, February 28, at the Anderson Center (7850 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati, OH  45230) from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death among women in the U.S.  Lynne Wagoner, MD, a cardiologist with Mercy Health – The Heart Institute and a renowned expert on women’s heart health, will lead the presentation on heart disease. A panel of cardiologists will also be available to answer questions about heart care.

There will also be a special presentation by a local woman who suffered a heart attack. She will share her emotional story of recovery.

Jewish Hospital Mobile Mammography Unit in area in February

Jewish Hospital Mobile Mammography Unit in area in February

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, HAMILTON COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - Mercy Health says the Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health Mobile Mammography Unit will be in the area in the next month and offers women a screening mammogram in 15 minutes at a location convenient to their home or workplace. They do require appointments, bu calling 513-686-3300.
 
Anderson Township, at Kroger
7580 Beechmont Ave.
February 13
 
Kenwood, at The Jewish Hospital Medical Office Building
4750 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 111
February 1
February 7
 
Kenwood, at The Jewish Hospital
4777 E. Galbraith Rd.
February 14
 
Loveland, at Walgreen's
10529 Loveland Madeira Rd.
February 20
 
Madisonville, at Braxton Cann Clinic
5818 Madison Rd.
February 27
 
The American Cancer Society recommends that women have a mammogram every year starting at age 40. Screening mammograms are usually a covered benefit

Mercy Health offers pre-diabetes classes

Mercy Health offers pre-diabetes classes

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Mercy Health will host pre-diabetes classes at Mercy Health locations around the area from January to March. 

Pre-diabetes is a condition that forms before diabetes. It means that blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but aren’t high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Usually a fasting blood sugar level of 100 – 125mg/dl indicates pre-diabetes.  Pre-diabetes is a warning sign that allows people to take action to prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes.

The pre-diabetes classes offered by Mercy Health are taught by diabetes educators who are also registered dietitians.