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Stroke: BE FAST In a stroke, every minute counts. Use the BE FAST method to evaluate if someone may be having a stroke: B BALANCE: Watch for a sudden loss of balance. E EYES: Watch for sudden loss of vision or double vision. F FACE: Watch for face droop on one side. A ARMS: Watch for one arm to drift downward. S SPEECH: Listen for slurred or strange speech. T TIME: If you observe any of these signs, call 911! > ClevelandClinic.org/Stroke For your convenience, Cleveland Clinic offers screening mammograms at 30+ convenient locations. MyChart scheduling is available for patients with mammogram orders. Visit ClevelandClinic.org/WalkinMammo for all locations and hours. From Garfield Hts. to Mayfield Hts. to Twinsburg, we’re always nearby. WWW.SHAKER.LIFE | SUMMER 2022 11 ADVERTISEMENT Primary care sports medicine specialists treat the whole person. Caitlin Lewis, MD, is a primary care sports medicine physician – a family practice physician with special training in sports medicine. She treats patients at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health Center in Garfield Heights and the Beachwood and Independence family health centers. “The care I provide goes beyond sports medicine. I provide a full range of care for the whole patient, from orthopaedic conditions and injuries to medical and nutrition issues and more,” says Dr. Lewis. “Treatment options often include physical therapy, medications, bracing, injections, procedures, and referrals for surgery if needed.” Caitlin Lewis, MD Cleveland Clinic Sports Health Center, Garfield Heights; Beachwood and Independence family health centers Sports medicine physicians are trained to provide: • Treatment for acute injuries like sprains, strains and fractures of the knee, finger, shoulder or hip. • Management of overuse injuries like tendonitis or stress fractures. • Comprehensive evaluation and management of concussions. • Collaborative care for chronic and acute illnesses that effect return to exercise like mononucleosis, asthma, hypertension and diabetes. In addition, they: • Guide decisions regarding nutrition. • Make recommendations on safe training and conditioning exercises. • Provide insight into how to embrace a healthy lifestyle. • Recommend exercise routines to increase fitness levels or prevent injury. • Help with return-to-play decisions if you are sick or injured. “Whether you’re a semi-professional athlete preparing for a competition or an older individual who is having problems mowing the lawn due to an injury, it’s about getting moving,” says Dr. Lewis. “For your mental and physical health, it’s very important to get yourself moving and exercising in whatever capacity that may be.” Visit ClevelandClinic.org/SportsMedicine to learn more about sports medicine services. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lewis or another sports medicine specialist, call 877.440.TEAM (8326). Don’t put off your mammogram. Walk-in locations provide annual screening mammograms for women 40+ who have no breast symptoms (pain, nipple discharge, felt a lump). Prior doctor’s order is not required, except at Lakewood Family Health Center. FOR EVERY CARE IN THE WORLD Find care near you at ClevelandClinic.org/Locations


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