Congratulations to Sheila T. and Linda O., winners of last month's raffle drawing! Each won a $25 Walmart gift card! Scroll down and enter for a chance to win one of two $25 gift cards to Walmart!

Strides Toward Wellness is a new monthly walking program. Get moving and learn with our doctor-led walks, focusing on a variety of health topics. The doctor will speak at the beginning and end of the walk and will be available for questions throughout. Blood pressure screenings will be offered.

Sandusky Mall, 4314 Milan Rd., Sandusky

Friday, March 22, 9 a.m.

Join Dr. Austen Smith, a weight management specialist at Firelands Center for Coordinated Care. Enter through the main entrance of the mall, the walk starts in the food court.

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Otterbein Marblehead, 9400 N. Shore Blvd., Lakeside Marblehead

Friday, March 22, 2:30 p.m.

Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. Learn about the impact of Alzheimer's; the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia; stages and risk factors; current research and treatments available for some symptoms; and Alzheimer's Association resources. To register, please call 567-302-3608.

Are You Taking Too Many Medications?

Huron Public Library, 333 Williams St., Huron

Thursday, April 18, 1-2 p.m.

Firelands Regional Medical Center pharmacists will discuss managing multiple medications and when too many can be harmful. Registration required.

Senior Wellness Expo

Sandusky Mall, 4314 Milan Road, Sandusky

Friday, April 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Experts from various agencies will be available to discuss aging topics and health concerns for people ages 55+. Free admission, door prizes, and fun!

Morning Coffee Health Screenings

Firelands Sandusky Healthcare Center, 2520 Columbus Ave., Sandusky

Friday, April 26, 7-9:30 a.m.

Stop by and get your blood pressure and blood sugar checked for free. Lipid profile screening available for $20. Fasting required for blood sugar screening and lipid profile. Coffee and morning snacks will be available (while supplies last). Preregistration is preferred, but not required. Call 419-557-7410.

Firelands Luncheon Club Series at Sandusky Yacht Club

529 E. Water Street, Sandusky

Dine, laugh, socialize, and learn. Enjoy Sandusky Yacht Club’s delicious Wednesday buffet lunch, which includes a salad bar,

hot lunch buffet that includes two entrees, a seasonal vegetable

and starch, bread pudding, hot tea, iced tea and coffee. Cost is

$18 per person (includes tax and tip; cash or check only, please).

Doors open at 11 a.m. Buffet lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by an informative and enlightening program in the elegant surroundings of the Sandusky Yacht Club. Early reservations are recommended. Click on the registration button below or call

419-557-7410. 

Use It or Lose It

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

According to Stanford Medicine on Healthy Aging, many characteristics of aging - weight gain, brittle bones, forgetfulness, loss of muscle strength, etc. – are, in part, brought about by inactivity. There is no part of the body that doesn't benefit from regular exercise. Don’t use age as an excuse not to exercise, use it as a motivator. Learn how to safely and easily incorporate exercise into your life at any age, and how it may benefit you. Presented by Cory Ellerbrock, PTA at Firelands Health.

Pocket Programs Video Series

Click the play button above to watch our feature, "Heart Health for Men and Women Part 2," presented by Firelands Physician Group Cardiologist George Augustine Koromia, M.D. The risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) for women is often underestimated. Women typically have a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease than males; however, after an acute cardiovascular event, women tend to have a greater rate of death and a worse prognosis. Firelands Physician Group Cardiologist George Augustine Koromia, M.D., discusses gender differences in the treatment and management of CVD. 

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Brain teaser trivia



Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for answers.

• What is the estimated market value of a leprechaun's pot of gold (contains 1,000 1-ounce gold coins)?

A. $1.92 million

B. $500,000

C. $400 million

• How many chocolate bunnies are produced worldwide each year for Easter?

A. 800,000

B. 25 million

C. 90 million

• From Texas to Maine, the April 8, 2024 eclipse will travel about 2,142 miles in approximately 64 minutes and 29 seconds at an average speed of how many miles per hour?

A. 1,288 mph

B. 1,993 mph

C. 2,560 mph

Backyard events & trips

Seek adventures close to home.

Wightman Wieber Pancake Breakfast

Sandusky Elks Lodge, 120 E. Adams St., Sandusky

Sunday, March 24, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Cost: $10 for adults. Eat-in or carry-out. All proceeds will go towards the Wightman Wieber Kidsfest in May.

Tranquil Tuesdays

Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve, 2278 Cleveland Road E., Huron

Tuesday, April 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Join Old Woman Creek staff for a low-to-no impact guided hike for bird viewing on the Green Trail. Meet at the Visitor Center. No registration required.

American Bandstand

Sandusky High School, 2130 Hayes Ave., Sandusky

Saturday, April 13, 1:30-3 p.m.

Tickets: $20/person. The Serving Our Seniors spring fundraiser show will take you on a wild trip down memory lane as local performers impersonate singers from the 1960s, '70s and '80s. Doors open at 1 p.m., show starts at 1:30 p.m. All tickets sold in advance. Call Brenda at 419-624-1856, or stop by Serving Our Seniors, 310 E. Boalt St., Sandusky.

Click on the link below to learn how to avoid damage to your eyes during a solar eclipse.

May the luck of the Irish be with you! Click on the pot of gold for a chance to win one of two $25 gift cards to Walmart!

2024 Community Outreach Vascular Screenings

Screenings available:

• Stroke/carotid artery screening-$60

An ultrasound scan which screens for fatty plaque, the leading cause of strokes. 

• Peripheral arterial disease screening-$60

Screens for peripheral arterial disease in the lower extremities.

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening-$60

An ultrasound scan that screens for the existence of enlargements in the aorta that can lead to a ruptured aortic artery.

2024 Health & Wellness Lab Screenings

Screenings Available:

• Complete Blood Count with Metabolic & Lipid Panel-$45

Includes liver and kidney function studies, fasting blood sugar, cholesterol, HDL/LDL and triglyceride levels. No eating/drinking for

12 hours, water permitted. 

• Hemoglobin A1C-$25

A three-month report card on how well your blood sugars have been running. A test used to diagnose diabetes and/or evaluate how well your treatment plan is working.

• PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)-$30
• Vitamin D-$35
• TSH-$25

Brain teaser trivia answers

• What is the estimated market value of a leprechaun's pot of gold (contains 1,000 1-ounce gold coins)? $1.92 million
• How many chocolate bunnies are produced worldwide each year for Easter? 90 million
• From Texas to Maine, the April 8, 2024 eclipse will travel about 2,142 miles in approximately 64 minutes and 29 seconds at an average speed of how many miles per hour? 1,993 mph

Direct questions or inquiries to:

Rene Mihalic, Firelands 55+ Coordinator

mihalic@firelands.com

419-557-7722