Food insecurity is a common issue among many patients in the Berea area. So is poor nutrition as availability of fresh produce and heart-healthy options at food pantries is scarce. Saint Joseph Berea community health advocates Christy Begley and Emilee Hood joined forces in a local partnership with Berea Kids Eat and Berea Independent Schools […]
Monthly Archives: January 2021
Special Delivery
A new program at Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East allows a growing number of patients to skip a trip to the pharmacy on the way home from the hospital by delivering their prescriptions to the bedside. A program of CHI Saint Joseph Health Community Pharmacy, Meds to Beds is a concierge pharmacy service […]
Following Our Mission, Guided by Our Vision and Living Our Values
CommonSpirit Health, the parent company of CHI Saint Joseph Health, recently established new mission, vision and values for the organization. The mission defines who we are and why we exist; the vision sets the course for our future; and the values direct our behaviors as we carry out the work we have been called to […]
Heart Healthy Tips for Seniors
Living a heart-healthy lifestyle should be a goal at any age, but for seniors in our community, it is especially crucial to prioritize heart health because the risks of heart attack, stroke, coronary heart disease and heart failure increase over time. It’s important for us all to know the beneficial changes to our lifestyle that, […]