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Dear Friend of MetroHealth,

Getting preventive care reduces the risk for diseases, disabilities and death — yet millions of people in the United States don't get recommended preventive health care services. Tests for blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol levels are easy and painless, as are many cancer screenings including mammograms and colonoscopies. Scroll down to learn more about finding allergy relief, how to prevent strokes, and which ear, nose and throat issues you should never ignore.

As we continue vaccinating against COVID-19, we are focused on making sure the vaccine is distributed equitably across the community. Click here to stay informed about the latest updates. Please continue washing your hands, watching your distance and masking when appropriate. If you have any questions about COVID-19 or are worried about symptoms you or a loved one might have, please call our hotline: 440-59-COVID.
 
What Is Preventive Care and Why Is It So Important?
Join Dr. Erron Bell, MetroHealth Family Medicine physician, for an engaging virtual health talk about how you can take charge of your health in person and virtually. Many preventive screenings and wellness visits can help detect health issues early and should not be overlooked. And thanks to telehealth, many visits can be conducted efficiently from your home. Click here to watch.
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There’s No Cure for Allergies But There Is Relief
May is National Asthma and Allergy Month. It’s also sneezing season. Did you know 24 million Americans have hay fever, rhinitis or nasal allergies? MetroHealth’s Allergy and Immunotherapy Department can treat a wide variety of symptoms so you can live your life to the fullest. For more information, click here.
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The Top 5 Reasons to See Your Doctor
Now is the time for you to schedule (or reschedule) that appointment you put off last year due to the pandemic. Our doctors’ offices have resumed regular services and are fully prepared for your visit. Our Telehealth team is ready for you as well, so we can help you in person as well as remotely. Click here to learn more.
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How to Know Where to Go?
MetroExpressCare or the Emergency Department?
Convenient walk-in care is available without an appointment at five MetroExpressCare locations across Cuyahoga County in Beachwood, Broadway, Middleburg Heights, Ohio City and West Park. You can even check wait times before you arrive by visiting Metrohealth.org/expresscare.

But how do you know when you should go to MetroExpressCare, call 911 or visit the Emergency Room? Click here for all the details.
MetroHealth Provides Mental Health Support Around the Clock
We know 21% of all Americans suffer with a mental health issue like depression, and 60% are reluctant to seek treatment.  MetroHealth is here to help 24/7. For more information, click here or call (216) 778-4228.

No Bones About it – You Can Prevent Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a silent disease. You can’t feel your bones getting weaker, and many people don’t know they have it until they break a bone. It’s never too late to protect your bones. To learn more, click here.

To watch our Virtual Health Talk about Osteoporosis, click here.
Learn How You Can Identify and Prevent a Stroke
A stroke can happen at any time, at any age. The good news? 80% of strokes are preventable. Agnieszka Ardelt, MD, Ph.D, Department Chair of Neurology, shares how you can reduce your risk of stroke and why you need to act quickly if you’re having one. Click here to watch our virtual health talk.
Ear, Nose and Throat Issues You Should Never Ignore
Snoring, sniffles, ringing of the ears... When do you need to see a doctor and when can it wait? In this Virtual Health Talk, Dr. David Stepnick, Department Chair of Otolaryngology, discusses ear, nose and throat issues you don’t want to ignore. Click here to watch.
Please share this information with your network and contact me any time if you have questions or need more information.

With thanks,
Julie Nations
Senior Coordinator, Communications & Community Engagement

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