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01/24/2026

Weight loss can push the reset button on your hormones. Dr. Sarah Pratt with ProMedica Weight Loss Surgery explains how menopause symptoms often get better with weight loss.

01/23/2026

What do the new federal nutrition guidelines mean for you and your family? 🍎🧅🥔

Matthew Fourman, MD, a weight loss surgeon at ProMedica, shares his insight:

A weight loss surgeon at ProMedica joins WTOL 11 to explain new federal nutrition guidelines.

01/22/2026

With frigid temperatures approaching, Dr. Madelyn Aittama, emergency medicine physician at ProMedica, shares the importance of staying indoors.

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While Tuesday may have seemed like the perfect snow day for kids to enjoy, one doctor we spoke to says this kind of cold is just not safe.

01/21/2026

Ten years ago today, the first patient was seen at the Dorothy L. Kern Cancer Center — marking the beginning of a mission to bring comprehensive, compassionate cancer care close to home.

Since that day, thousands of patients and families have walked through our doors, placing their trust in our team during some of life’s most vulnerable moments. Over the past decade, we’ve expanded services, strengthened programs and continued to advance care thanks to the unwavering support of our community.

Today, we honor everyone who has been part of this journey — our patients, families, providers, staff, donors and community partners. Your support has made a real difference, and together we’ve built a place of hope and healing.

Here’s to 10 years of impact — and to the decades of care still ahead!

01/20/2026

Trying to lose weight? 💪 More cardio isn’t always the answer. Dr. Matthew Fourman, a board-certified bariatric surgeon, says strength training is just as important for burning fat and reshaping your body.

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01/20/2026

The next week will bring brutally dangerous temperatures. Make sure you're checking on loved ones and taking basic precautions yourself!

01/18/2026

Metabolism changes with age—but you can fight back.

Build muscle, stay active, and fuel your body with balanced meals. Every little step helps!

Prioritize your health today:

01/16/2026

Hospital Visitation Update: With flu and other respiratory illnesses at high levels and expected to surge, we strongly recommend that only healthy caregivers and visitors accompany patients in the hospital. This measure is crucial to protect vulnerable patients, staff, and other visitors from the spread of illness.

01/15/2026

Due to today's weather event, some ProMedica offices may be closed or delayed. Please call ahead to confirm your appointment. All ProMedica hospitals are OPEN.

We hope you stay safe and warm today! Thank you for your patience and understanding.

12/28/2025

A cancer diagnosis comes with many different feelings, and with that comes different kinds of support. Dr. Jessica Burns with ProMedica Physicians Breast Surgery explains more about this challenging time.

12/26/2025

From caroling to cheering and holiday gatherings, seasonal activities can strain your vocal cords. Abbi Riechman, a speech-language pathologist at ProMedica, explains the common causes of losing your voice during the holidays.

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People tend to notice problems with their voice box after the Christmas season. A month of caroling and socializing can do that to you, local experts said. ...

12/24/2025

Eugene Izsak, MD, director of pediatric emergency medicine at ProMedica, discusses the recent increase in flu and norovirus cases being reported by emergency departments.

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Emergency departments are reporting an increase in flu cases as illnesses force some schools to close heading toward the holiday gathering season.