ProMedica Memorial Hospital

05/25/2026

Heading into orthopaedic surgery? Don't leave your appointment with unanswered questions.

Understanding your condition, procedure, recovery timeline, and expected outcomes can help you make informed decisions about your care.

Anil Gupta, MD, MBA, an orthopaedic surgeon with ProMedica Physicians Toledo Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeons, shares important questions every patient should ask before surgery. “When patients, families and care teams are on the same page, it leads to the best outcome," Dr. Gupta explains.

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05/24/2026

What is ALS, and how does specialized care make a difference? Clayton Buback, MD, a neuromuscular neurologist at ProMedica, shares insight into ALS and how the ProMedica Neurosciences Center ALS Clinic is helping patients access comprehensive, coordinated care closer to home.

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Dr. Clayton Buback, a neuromuscular neurologist, shares details about the Neurosciences Center ALS Clinic and more about ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

05/23/2026

From physical healing to emotional changes, postpartum recovery looks different for everyone. Knowing what to expect can help you feel more prepared, supported, and confident in your journey. 🤰

Learn what’s normal, when to seek help, and how to care for yourself in those early weeks:

05/23/2026

Health Care Week gave us so many meaningful moments, and we wanted to take a moment to share a few highlights and say thank you.

Every single day, you show what Healthier Happens Here truly means through the compassion you bring to patient care, the support you show your coworkers and the commitment you have to the communities we serve.

Thank you for the difference you make every day—for our patients, for each other, and for the communities we serve.

05/22/2026

Interested in how GLP-1 medications actually work? Matthew Fourman, MD, a bariatric surgeon with ProMedica Physicians, breaks down their use and addresses common misconceptions about these weight loss tools.

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Drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound are changing weight loss and health care. But doctors say there’s still a lot to be learned.

05/21/2026

Knowing the symptoms of stroke could save lives.

Ehad Afreen, MD, a vascular neurologist at ProMedica Memorial Hospital, highlights the importance of stroke prevention and what you can do to stay alert.

Read the full article:

Understand these symptoms

05/21/2026

As the summer approaches, be sure to take the necessary precautions to protect your skin! ☀️

“Sunburns are just like any other burn,” says Jake Moore, DO, medical director of ProMedica Urgent Care. “If a sunburn is bad enough to blister, that’s considered a second-degree burn.”

📖 Not sure if your burn is serious? Read more: https://ow.ly/KeWH50YYs6V
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05/20/2026

Clinical Trials Day is a great reminder of how research helps improve care for everyone.

Across ProMedica, our teams are working every day to better understand diseases, test new treatments, and improve the patient experience. From heart and brain health to chronic conditions and recovery, research plays a key role in how care continues to evolve.

Every study advances us toward better outcomes and healthier communities.

Interested in learning more about clinical research in our region?
Visit: https://ow.ly/6ua450YVEcm

05/19/2026

Spencer Johnson, DO, emergency medicine provider at ProMedica, touches on the recent hantavirus concern and it's impact in the community.

“Effectively a low-risk situation to pick up hantavirus unless you’re in a known situation where someone was exposed to hantavirus,” Dr. Johnson shares. “We do have hantavirus outbreaks in the United States typically in the desert southwest.”

Learn more about how you can take precaution:

While experts say the risk for hantavirus infection remains low in Toledo, simple steps like cleaning up rodent droppings and sealing openings around homes can reduce risk of infection.

05/19/2026

Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, and you can help.

Join the American Red Cross at ProMedica Memorial Hospital for our upcoming blood drive:
📅 Tuesday, June 2
⏰ 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Sign up today at RedCrossBlood.org (use sponsor code FREMONTMEMORIAL) or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

*Donate in June and receive a $15 e-gift card!