Kettering Health Network

08/23/2025

It's DAISY Day! 🌼

Congratulations to Julia Haag, Soin Medical Center's DAISY Award winner!

Julia was nominated by a patient who was in the labor and delivery unit for several days after being induced four weeks early. The patient shares that Julia was patient with the couple, always answering their questions and ensuring they were comfortable. She also repeatedly came in to reposition the fetal heartbeat monitor that the patient's baby, or "wiggle worm," would move away from time after time.

"She'd just calmly come back in, stand there, and move the monitor until it was back on and repeat the process after he had squirmed away from it again."

The patient also thanks Julia for consistently bringing her water to help with her excessive thirst and never making her feel like an imposition for needing help using the bedside commode.

"If we were admitted to the hospital again," the nomination says, "and she worked in the department, we would without a doubt specifically ask for her."

08/22/2025

Welcome, Dr. Laura Adam, to Kettering Health Medical Group Primary Care!

Dr. Adam is a board-certified family medicine physician who specifically focuses on women's health. She sees women's health patients in Jamestown and is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Adam says she aims to provide healthcare that brings holistic healing, empowers patients, and renders justice so that all people can thrive.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading historical fiction, spending time with her children, baking croissants, and growing fiddle leaf fig trees.

Read more about her: http://bit.ly/3V4FKiz

08/22/2025

Between school and club teams, more student-athletes than ever are specializing in the same sport year-round. And the age these athletes start is getting younger. Does it give them an edge? Or does it come with risks parents and coaches need to take seriously?

Katie LaRue-Martin, athletic trainer, shares the risks of sports specialization and offers tips on how student-athletes can get the most out of the sports they love.

Sports specialization often leads to overuse injuries in student-athletes. An Athletic Trainer shares solutions.

08/20/2025

Going to AI for therapy has become an increasing concern among professional therapists and even parents. As people seek out an AI chatbot in place of a therapist, many are asking the question: Is it safe?

Julie Manuel, clinical program manager of Kettering Health Behavioral Medical Center, has some insight into AI—and shares the dangers of people looking to it for therapy.

AI has steadily risen in popularity over the past few years. And while some people are avoiding it, others are diving into the possibilities.

08/19/2025

Dr. Harvey Hahn, a cardiologist, lives a busy life. Still, he knows how important it is to make time for self-care. Taking care of his mind, body, and spirit helps him be the best doctor, dad, and friend that he can be.

Dr. Hahn’s self-care advice:

💤 Sleep: Dr. Hahn wakes up at 4:30 a.m., and to do this, he gets into bed by 10 p.m. to ensure he is well rested. “When we have bad sleep,” he shares, “it negatively impacts the next TWO days.” No matter what time you wake up, make sure you go to sleep early enough to set yourself up for success.

🏃‍♂️ Running: For Dr. Hahn, running not only keeps him physically fit but also helps him manage stress. “Also,” he says, “doing something hard consistently makes everything relatively easier.”

💛 Daily gratitude and devotions: Running is important to Dr. Hahn, but he’d say that practicing gratitude and doing his morning devotion is more important. Acknowledging what you’re grateful for and focusing on something greater than yourself—be it God, your purpose, or the world around you—helps you focus on the positive rather than the negative. Dr. Hahn spends at least half an hour a day on this, “but if that seems too hard, start off with just a few minutes. You’ll be happily surprised by how grounded this makes you feel.”

08/18/2025

Coronary artery disease is the most common form of heart disease and a leading cause of death in the United States. However, survival rates can increase with early detection and advanced imaging. Kettering Health is elevating its ability to diagnose and monitor coronary artery disease by offering a first-of-its-kind, FDA-approved fluorine-18 radiopharmaceutical imaging agent called Flyrcado™ (flurpiridaz F18).

Flyrcado, known scientifically as flurpiridaz F-18, is an injectable radiopharmaceutical imaging agent designed to assess how well the heart functions under stress. The drug offers high quality diagnostic capabilities compared to other imaging drugs due to chemical properties that allow it to produce higher quality images on PET scans.

Kettering Health now joins a select number of health systems in the country offering access to this cutting-edge diagnostic tool aimed at slowing the progression of coronary artery disease and improving patient care through innovations in imaging.

Kettering Health is elevating its ability to diagnose and monitor coronary artery disease by offering a first-of-its-kind, FDA-approved imaging agent called Flyrcado™.

08/16/2025

It's DAISY Day! 🌼

Congratulations to Sarah Young, Kettering Health Main Campus's DAISY Award winner!

Sarah was nominated by a patient's family member, who thanked her for the care and dedication she showed. The nomination says Sarah anticipated the patient's personal needs and educated the family on the care she administered.

Sarah also collaborated with other staff members, including her nursing student and occupational therapist, to ensure the patient's care was continued throughout the process.

"Thank you, Sarah," the nomination reads, "for living God's love."

08/15/2025

Welcome, Cori Luthman, PA-C, to Kettering Health Medical Group Primary Care!

Cori is a physician assistant working in primary care with a special interest in wellness, lifestyle medicine, and chronic disease management. She sees patients in Troy and is currently accepting new patients.

Cori says she became a physician assistant because she enjoys building relationships with people and promoting health education. She wants to help patients navigate difficult situations related to their healthcare needs.

In her free time, Cori enjoys running, staying active with her two dogs, and traveling. She is also a scuba diver with Advanced Open Water certification. Her favorite trip was going to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Learn more about her: https://bit.ly/3S1NErB

08/13/2025

Cynthia Gray works as an APRN in oncology, which she says has taught her the importance of staying grounded while supporting others on their health journeys. “Practicing self-care is essential to staying well and being there for those around me,” she says.

For self-care, Cynthia focuses on two things: eating well and running. “Running not only supports my physical health, but also helps me clear my mind, manage stress, and reset emotionally.”

Cynthia says these habits help her stay present, both at work and at home.

08/13/2025

A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that Americans still get more than 50% of their calories from ultra-processed foods.

And according to Dr. Minia Hellan, a surgical oncologist, this could explain the rise in early-onset colorectal cancer.

Early-onset colorectal cancer is on the rise. Dr. Minia Hellan, surgical oncologist, explains why and what can be done about it.

08/10/2025

It's Sunflower Sunday! 🌻

Congratulations to Hunter Bachmann, Kettering Health Main Campus's Sunflower Award winner! Hunter is a nursing assistant and was nominated for the compassionate care he gave to a patient.

"My mom is very embarrassed with men doing personal care and every time Hunter made her feel comfortable, cared for, and treated with respect," says the nomination.

"Even on days that she was not his patient, he would check on her and say hi. It made her feel very special."

08/09/2025

It's DAISY Day! 🌼

Congratulations to Lakshmi Kantamaneni, Kettering Health Dayton's DAISY Award winner! Lakshmi was nominated by a patient who applauds the mentorship she showed to the student nurse with her. Lakshmi answered every question the patient and student nurse had in a way that demonstrated her knowledge and passion for equipping the future generation of nurses.

The patient also thanks Lakshmi for paying attention to their small preferences, like closing the curtains, which made their care experience feel personal.

"To me," the nomination says, "it confirmed that she cared enough to pay attention to individual care. It made me a person and not just a patient."