Social media is woven into the fabric of modern life, especially for teenagers and young adults. Social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube allow teens to connect with friends, share ideas, explore trends, and shape their identities. But as parents and guardians know, these digital spaces can be a double-edged sword.
Meridian HealthCare is proud to partner with the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Canfield Post and the Youngstown Police Department on a proactive traffic safety and crime reduction initiative set to begin Thursday, June 19, and run through Friday, August 1.
Youngstown, OH – Meridian HealthCare proudly announces the promotion of Victoria Giegerich, Ph.D., LPCC-S, LICDC, to the position of Chief Clinical Officer. With a decade of clinical experience, she is deeply committed to whole-body wellness, patient-centered care, and clinical excellence in addiction recovery and mental health.
Youngstown, OH – Meridian HealthCare is proud to announce the appointment of Lewis Spirtos, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer, effective July 14, 2025. A Board-Certified Psychiatrist and Addictionologist, Dr. Spirtos brings a wealth of experience and a forward-thinking approach to integrated behavioral and medical health services.
Youngstown, OH – Meridian HealthCare invites the community to its annual Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, July 16 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Judge Joseph Donofrio Center (550 W Chalmers Ave, Youngstown, Ohio 44511). The event is free and open to the public.
Everyone gets a stomachache now and then, but when does it become a sign of something more serious? Occasional digestive discomfort is common, but persistent symptoms like bloating, constipation, or heartburn may be signaling a deeper issue with your gut health. Your gut does more than just digest food. It plays a key role in […]
Cholesterol often gets a bad reputation, but the truth is your body needs it to build healthy cells. The problem arises when cholesterol levels get too high, increasing the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common and dangerous health conditions, affecting half of U.S. adults, according to the American Heart Association. Often called the “silent killer,” high blood pressure can go unnoticed for years while quietly causing damage to your heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and other parts of […]
Meridian HealthCare is set to break ground on a $2 million expansion project at its Meridian Road campus by the end of the summer. The project will add 3,000 square feet of new space and renovate existing facilities, enhancing the delivery of integrated care and improving patient experience.
Anxiety doesn’t always look the way we expect. For some, it doesn’t involve panic attacks or visibly struggling to get through the day. Instead, it hides behind a polished appearance, a packed calendar, and a relentless drive to succeed. This is the quiet, often overlooked world of high-functioning anxiety — a mental health condition that […]
