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Ally and Oliver at their hippotherapy appointment.

Stories

How Hippotherapy Helps Ally and Oliver Reach Their Goals

The gentleness of a horse offers a sense of peace, even for the toughest of cowboys. For children suffering from neurological ailments, the movement of this animal has also proven...

Veronica Bachman receiving her COVID-19 vaccine at Mercy Health.

Stories

Veronica’s COVID-19 Vaccine Experience

Congratulations to 86-year-old Veronica Bachmann on recently receiving her COVID-19 vaccine at Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center! Hear her firsthand thoughts on why she decided to get vaccinated....

A man experiencing symptoms of a heart attack.

Heart and Vascular

Top 5 Symptoms of a Heart Attack

If you or someone you love were having a heart attack, would you recognize the warning signs? Someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States, according...

Stories

Meet Dr. Alaba Robinson: Working to Remove Health Care Barriers

In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting one of our physicians who not only provides community care but also gives back in a truly meaningful way. Alaba Robinson,...

A man experiencing depression, one of the long-term effects of COVID-19

Healthy Living

What Are the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19?

Scientists are still currently learning about COVID-19. One thing they’re discovering is that the virus can leave some people with long-term effects. Right now, it’s estimated that between 10% and...