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Accepting that she couldn't lose the weight on her own
Susan Smith didn't think she was that big. Today she is 95 pounds lighter. ...Continue →
"I couldn't drive for 10 years. Now I can."
t 600 pounds, Nolan's quality of life was poor. Today ... everything is different. ...Continue →
Blank canvas is a pathway to healing for behavioral health patients
“Come on in, you’re welcome to join us” is the friendly greeting heard over and over as patients trickle into the group therapy room on the adult behavioral health unit at St. Vincent Charity Medical ...Continue →
U.S. Surgeon General visit hopes to Turn the Tide on opiate epidemic
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2000.0"] U.S. Surgeon General VADM Vivek H. Murthy speaks to media gathered outside of St. Vincent Charity Medical Center on July 12, 2016. [/caption]The ...Continue →
Learning to conquer the fear of surgery
Fear kept Elaine Makupson from considering total joint surgery until Dr. Audley Mackel gave her courage. ...Continue →
Back on the ice. Back to life.
Christina Ferfolia had a back injury that she thought was going to sideline her from high school hockey. Then she met Dr. George Friedhoff. ...Continue →
Veteran police officer recovers from severe back pain with help from Dr. Blades
Rob Gaydosh worried that back pain would keep him off duty. Dr. Deborah Blades helped him get back on the job. ...Continue →
A revolutionary doctor/patient relationship
With a lingering ankle injury flaring up, it looked to be curtains for Dave Zeih's performances. Dr. Michael Canales had a revolutionary solution. ...Continue →
A journey of 30 years leads patient to give in honor of the 150th anniversary
“I have a lot of gratitude for the people at St. Vincent. They have not only helped me, but many others, find the ongoing small pleasures from living a healthy lifestyle,” he said. “I knew I wanted to do something to honor them and what they do,” Mintz said. His journey with St. Vincent Charity began more than 30 years ago, when he worked as an engineering manager for a Cleveland industrial controls company. ...Continue →
A STRONGSVILLE WOMAN RECOUNTS HOW CAREGIVERS HELPED EASE THE BURDEN FOR ALL
When Pat Piecuch found out she needed to have spine surgery and was told her surgery would not be covered at her usual provider, she was unsure of where to turn. A physician referred her to Dr. Lou Keppler, orthopedic and spine surgeon at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, an event her family now believes was an act of God. ...Continue →
Recent Posts
November 11, 2024
Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine Share Sustainable Plan for Health and Healing Hub to Continue Legacy of Service in Central
The Sisters of Charity Health System (SCHS) is very excited to share that they are diligently preparing for a tomorrow on East 22nd Street in the Central Neighborhood of Cleveland. Through the commitment of collaborators and partners, planned new dev ...continue reading
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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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