The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

04/23/2026

Found a tick on your skin? Remove it promptly and carefully, then monitor for symptoms. Knowing what to do next can help reduce your risk of illness.

So you found a tick on your body or on someone else’s. What to do next?

04/22/2026

Your indoor air quality matters more than you think. A well-maintained HVAC system can help reduce allergens, improve air flow and support respiratory health.

What should you really be focused on when it comes to keeping your home’s ventilation system clean? An air quality expert explains.

04/22/2026

Feeling fatigued on your runs? Your core may play a bigger role than you think in endurance, stability and overall performance.

What you do outside of running can be huge for performance, especially when you’re fatigued.

04/22/2026

One organ donor can save multiple lives. Learn which organs can be transplanted and how donation creates life-saving opportunities for others.

An physician explains how you can extend the life of a transplanted organ.

04/22/2026

Before a transplant, doctors must make sure a donor and recipient are a good match. Tissue typing looks at specific markers in the blood to help reduce the risk of organ rejection and improve transplant success.

An expert describes why this process is crucial to a successful organ transplant.

04/22/2026

04/21/2026

Uterine fibroids are common and can cause symptoms like heavy bleeding or pain.
Treatment options range from monitoring to medication and minimally invasive procedures.

If you have uterine fibroids and they’re causing you problems, you have many options for treatment, including those that spare your uterus.

04/21/2026

Platelet-rich plasma therapy is being explored as a treatment for hair loss.
It uses your body’s own platelets to help stimulate hair growth, but results can vary.

Interested in regrowing your hair? An dermatologist explains a simple way that might work for you.

04/21/2026

A second opinion can provide clarity and confidence in your care plan.
Learn when it may be helpful and how it can support informed health decisions.

Here is some info from Ohio State – improving lives through excellence in research, education and patient care.

04/21/2026

Fleas and ticks are not just found in wooded areas.
They can live in your yard, travel on pets or clothing and even make their way indoors.

Have questions about fleas and ticks? Michelle E. Matusicky, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, and , MS, PhD, of share ways to protect yourself, your pets and your home.

04/21/2026

Living kidney donation can offer patients a second chance at life.

Organ transplantation has saved more than 13,900 lives at Ohio State since 1967. Learn more ⬇️

Here is some information on living kidney donation from Ohio State's Comprehensive Transplant Center I wanted to share with you.

04/20/2026

It starts with a signature and a passion to care.
Welcome to the next class of nurses making a difference. ❤️