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Move Better with Physical Therapy
September 28th, 2023 at Noon
Physical therapy can relieve pain, help you move better or strengthen weakened muscles. Whether you have an orthopedic injury or recovering from an illness, our comprehensive rehabilitation team can help keep you moving. MetroHealth has physical therapists at locations across Cuyahoga County that can recommend exercises, massages and treatments to get you feeling your best.
You are invited to hear more about what physical therapy can do for you during a virtual health talk with Jessica Merhar, PT, DPT, MBA, McKenzie Diplomat of Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (MDT). Jessica will also demonstrate exercises you can do at home to help relieve joint and muscle pain, build strength and more all from the comfort of your home.
Space is limited and preregistration is required.
Can't attend live? You should still register!
We'll send out the recording after the webinar to all registrants.
Past Health Talk Recordings
Get More From Your Pharmacy Services
Presenter: Luke Forkapa, PharmD
Outpatient pharmacy manager at MetroHealth Parma Medical Center, also talks about MetroHealth’s pharmacy services.
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Summer Foot Care
Podiatrist Andy N Orta, DPM will discuss how to care for your feet and ankles this summer and the services available at MetroHealth.
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Stroke Prevention and BE FAST Warning Signs Everyone Needs to Know
Presenter: Theodore T. Bowen, MD
Stroke is the leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United States. Every 40 seconds, someone has a stroke, and every 4 minutes, someone dies from one.
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Why You Need a Primary Care Provider
Presenter: Robert Bruce, MD
Why you need a primary care provider to act as the quarterback of your healthcare team and how to choose the right provider for you.
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Women of Color and Heart Health
Presenter: Meera D. Kondapaneni, MD
Learn the myths about heart disease and how it affects Hispanic, Latina and Black women differently.
Watch now
Proven Solutions to Manage Your Weight
Presented by Sergio J. Bardaro, MD and Eileen L. Seeholzer, MD
MetroHealth’s weight management experts can give you real solutions to help you lose weight, keep it off and improve your health.
Watch now
Breast Health Guidelines
Presented by Natalie Joseph, MD and Christina Clemow, DO.
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, but early detection saves lives.
Watch now
Healthy Start to School
Presented by Candis Platt-Houston, MD, a MetroHealth pediatrician, and Kelsey MacDougall, Psy.D., MetroHealth pediatric psychologist.
It’s back to school time and with that comes natural concerns about your kids’ physical and mental wellbeing. They address sleep schedules, nutrition during the school day, COVID, how to help your kids with stress and anxiety and more.
Watch now
Your Best Summer Skin
Presented by Nicci Samsa, RN and MetroHealth Esthetician
Learn about the different cosmetic dermatology services available at MetroHealth, such as peels, treatments, facials and products, that will give you terrific results with little-to-no downtime.
Watch now
Mental Health and Motherhood
Presented by Lisa Ramirez, PhD
The isolation, loss and fear we’ve experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on everyone’s mental health. Just ask any mom who’s experienced the weight of the pandemic on top of the everyday stresses of parenthood.
Watch now
Women’s Health Issues Too Few Talk About
Presented by Jeff Mangel, MD, Robert Pollard, MD, and Linda-Dalal Shiber, MD
Learn about women's issues such as pelvic pain, fibroids, endometriosis, bladder control and others.
Watch now
Heart Health & Women
Presented by Aisha Siraj, M.D.
Learn how you can take control of your heart health at this virtual health talk.
Watch now
A Good Night’s Sleep is in Reach
Presented by: Dennis Auckley, MD
Dr. Auckley talks about treatments available at MetroHealth to help you get a good night’s sleep – including new treatments for sleep apnea.
Watch now
Take Pride in Your Health
Presented by: Allison Myers, MD, MPH and Laura Mintz, MD, PhD
This Pride Month, learn about specialized services available at Cleveland’s first-of-its-kind clinic for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, non-binary, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) community.
Watch Now
You Can Prevent Strokes – Learn How!
Presented by: Agnieszka Ardelt, MD, PhD
A stroke can happen at any time, at any age. The good news? 80% of strokes are preventable.
Watch Now
Focusing on Preventive Care During a Pandemic
Presented by: Erron L. Bell, MD
Keeping up to date on preventative screenings and wellness visits is the most important thing you can do to stay healthy.
Watch Now
Ear, Nose and Throat Issues You Don’t Want to Ignore
Presented by: David W. Stepnick, MD
Snoring, sniffles, ringing of the ears. When do you need to see a doctor and when can it wait?
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Youth and the Ongoing Stress of COVID-19
Presented by: Lisa Ramirez, PhD
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Myths, Misconceptions and Hope — All About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Presented by: Amy Ray, MD
There are so many questions about the COVID-19 vaccine: Are the COVID-19 vaccines safe? Is one better than the other? Where and when can I get vaccinated?
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Help Your Spine Feel Fine
Presented by: Jonathan E. Belding, MD
Learn all about the effects of aging on the spine, different spine conditions and options to help you get relief, including options without surgery and without medication.
Watch now
“Maskne,” Dermatology Telehealth, Cosmetic Injectables & More
Presented by: Katherine Nolan Lu, MD
Learn about cosmetic dermatology, skin cancer checks, general dermatology and what services are available through telehealth.
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Osteoporosis - More Than Fragile Bones
Presented by: Maria Antonelli, MD
Learn about preventive care for osteoporosis, the factors and medical conditions that increase your risk for the disease, myths and misconceptions, and signs and symptoms you shouldn’t ignore.
Watch now
Taking Care of Your Heart
Presented by: Bill Lewis, MD
Learn about preventive care, signs and symptoms you shouldn’t ignore, especially during COVID-19, and how to protect your heart health.
Watch now
Talking Telehealth
Presented by: Kathryn Teng, MD, and Albert Ferreira, Director, Telehealth Operations
Our experts address patient questions and offered some tips about telehealth appointments.
Watch Now
Telehealth, In-Person and Emergency – When to Use What Type of Care and Why
Presented by: Wayne Forde, MD
Wayne Forde, MD, talks with Bijou Starr, of WZAK 93.1, about different types of care from telehealth, to in-person and emergency care – when to use what type of care and why.
Watch now
Preventing and Managing Diabetes
Presented by: Naima Garden, APRN-CNP
Naima Garden, APRN-CNP, talks with Ro Digga, of Z107.9, about everything you need to know about diabetes.
Watch now
The Importance of Screenings
Presented by: Erron Bell, MD
Learn how to overcome barriers that may prevent you from getting a screening, necessary screenings for men, women and children and how to schedule a screening with MetroHealth.
Watch now
Staying Healthy During the Pandemic
Presented by: Shanail Berry, MD
Shanail R. Berry, MD, talks with Ro Digga, of Z107.9, about the importance of staying on track with vaccinations, well-childcare, adult health and wellness and Medicare Wellness Visits.
Watch now
What It Means to Be a Healthy Woman
Presented by: Christine Alexander, MD, Natalie Joseph, MD, and Deborah Prinz-Gentile, MD, PhD
What does it mean to be a healthy woman? It’s more than having a yearly physical. Being a healthy woman means exercising, eating well, and taking care of your mental health, too.
Watch now
Coping with Back-To-School Stress During COVID-19
Presented by: Lisa R. Shah, PhD
It’s back-to-school time, but this year is very different. Are you or your children feeling stress around heading back to school? It’s normal to feel anxious at this time, but there are steps you can take to feel more comfortable.
Watch now
Dealing with Anxiety and Fears in the COVID-19 Age
Presented by: Robert Smith, PhD
Robert Smith, PhD, offers advice on understanding and managing your emotions surrounding the coronavirus.
Watch now
Get More From Your Pharmacy Services
Presenter: Luke Forkapa, PharmD
Outpatient pharmacy manager at MetroHealth Parma Medical Center, also talks about MetroHealth’s pharmacy services.
Watch now
Summer Foot Care
Podiatrist Andy N Orta, DPM will discuss how to care for your feet and ankles this summer and the services available at MetroHealth.
Watch now
Stroke Prevention and BE FAST Warning Signs Everyone Needs to Know
Presenter: Theodore T. Bowen, MD
Stroke is the leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United States. Every 40 seconds, someone has a stroke, and every 4 minutes, someone dies from one.
Watch now
Why You Need a Primary Care Provider
Presenter: Robert Bruce, MD
Why you need a primary care provider to act as the quarterback of your healthcare team and how to choose the right provider for you.
Watch now
Women of Color and Heart Health
Presenter: Meera D. Kondapaneni, MD
Learn the myths about heart disease and how it affects Hispanic, Latina and Black women differently.
Watch now
Proven Solutions to Manage Your Weight
Presented by Sergio J. Bardaro, MD and Eileen L. Seeholzer, MD
MetroHealth’s weight management experts can give you real solutions to help you lose weight, keep it off and improve your health.
Watch now
Breast Health Guidelines
Presented by Natalie Joseph, MD and Christina Clemow, DO.
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, but early detection saves lives.
Watch now
Healthy Start to School
Presented by Candis Platt-Houston, MD, a MetroHealth pediatrician, and Kelsey MacDougall, Psy.D., MetroHealth pediatric psychologist.
It’s back to school time and with that comes natural concerns about your kids’ physical and mental wellbeing. They address sleep schedules, nutrition during the school day, COVID, how to help your kids with stress and anxiety and more.
Watch now
Your Best Summer Skin
Presented by Nicci Samsa, RN and MetroHealth Esthetician
Learn about the different cosmetic dermatology services available at MetroHealth, such as peels, treatments, facials and products, that will give you terrific results with little-to-no downtime.
Watch now
Mental Health and Motherhood
Presented by Lisa Ramirez, PhD
The isolation, loss and fear we’ve experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on everyone’s mental health. Just ask any mom who’s experienced the weight of the pandemic on top of the everyday stresses of parenthood.
Watch now
Women’s Health Issues Too Few Talk About
Presented by Jeff Mangel, MD, Robert Pollard, MD, and Linda-Dalal Shiber, MD
Learn about women's issues such as pelvic pain, fibroids, endometriosis, bladder control and others.
Watch now
Heart Health & Women
Presented by Aisha Siraj, M.D.
Learn how you can take control of your heart health at this virtual health talk.
Watch now
A Good Night’s Sleep is in Reach
Presented by: Dennis Auckley, MD
Dr. Auckley talks about treatments available at MetroHealth to help you get a good night’s sleep – including new treatments for sleep apnea.
Watch now
Take Pride in Your Health
Presented by: Allison Myers, MD, MPH and Laura Mintz, MD, PhD
This Pride Month, learn about specialized services available at Cleveland’s first-of-its-kind clinic for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, non-binary, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) community.
Watch Now
You Can Prevent Strokes – Learn How!
Presented by: Agnieszka Ardelt, MD, PhD
A stroke can happen at any time, at any age. The good news? 80% of strokes are preventable.
Watch Now
Focusing on Preventive Care During a Pandemic
Presented by: Erron L. Bell, MD
Keeping up to date on preventative screenings and wellness visits is the most important thing you can do to stay healthy.
Watch Now
Ear, Nose and Throat Issues You Don’t Want to Ignore
Presented by: David W. Stepnick, MD
Snoring, sniffles, ringing of the ears. When do you need to see a doctor and when can it wait?
Watch Now
Youth and the Ongoing Stress of COVID-19
Presented by: Lisa Ramirez, PhD
It's been a difficult school year – for children and their parents. It’s completely normal to feel stressed or anxious, but there are steps you can take to make yourself and your children feel better.
Watch Now
Myths, Misconceptions and Hope — All About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Presented by: Amy Ray, MD
There are so many questions about the COVID-19 vaccine: Are the COVID-19 vaccines safe? Is one better than the other? Where and when can I get vaccinated?
Watch now
Help Your Spine Feel Fine
Presented by: Jonathan E. Belding, MD
Learn all about the effects of aging on the spine, different spine conditions and options to help you get relief, including options without surgery and without medication.
Watch now
“Maskne,” Dermatology Telehealth, Cosmetic Injectables & More
Presented by: Katherine Nolan Lu, MD
Learn about cosmetic dermatology, skin cancer checks, general dermatology and what services are available through telehealth.
Watch now
Osteoporosis - More Than Fragile Bones
Presented by: Maria Antonelli, MD
Learn about preventive care for osteoporosis, the factors and medical conditions that increase your risk for the disease, myths and misconceptions, and signs and symptoms you shouldn’t ignore.
Watch now
Taking Care of Your Heart
Presented by: Bill Lewis, MD
Learn about preventive care, signs and symptoms you shouldn’t ignore, especially during COVID-19, and how to protect your heart health.
Watch now
Talking Telehealth
Presented by: Kathryn Teng, MD, and Albert Ferreira, Director, Telehealth Operations
Our experts address patient questions and offered some tips about telehealth appointments.
Watch Now
Telehealth, In-Person and Emergency – When to Use What Type of Care and Why
Presented by: Wayne Forde, MD
Wayne Forde, MD, talks with Bijou Starr, of WZAK 93.1, about different types of care from telehealth, to in-person and emergency care – when to use what type of care and why.
Watch now
Preventing and Managing Diabetes
Presented by: Naima Garden, APRN-CNP
Naima Garden, APRN-CNP, talks with Ro Digga, of Z107.9, about everything you need to know about diabetes.
Watch now
The Importance of Screenings
Presented by: Erron Bell, MD
Learn how to overcome barriers that may prevent you from getting a screening, necessary screenings for men, women and children and how to schedule a screening with MetroHealth.
Watch now
Staying Healthy During the Pandemic
Presented by: Shanail Berry, MD
Shanail R. Berry, MD, talks with Ro Digga, of Z107.9, about the importance of staying on track with vaccinations, well-childcare, adult health and wellness and Medicare Wellness Visits.
Watch now
What It Means to Be a Healthy Woman
Presented by: Christine Alexander, MD, Natalie Joseph, MD, and Deborah Prinz-Gentile, MD, PhD
What does it mean to be a healthy woman? It’s more than having a yearly physical. Being a healthy woman means exercising, eating well, and taking care of your mental health, too.
Watch now
Coping with Back-To-School Stress During COVID-19
Presented by: Lisa R. Shah, PhD
It’s back-to-school time, but this year is very different. Are you or your children feeling stress around heading back to school? It’s normal to feel anxious at this time, but there are steps you can take to feel more comfortable.
Watch now
Dealing with Anxiety and Fears in the COVID-19 Age
Presented by: Robert Smith, PhD
Robert Smith, PhD, offers advice on understanding and managing your emotions surrounding the coronavirus.
Watch now