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Premier Health's President & CEO, Mike Riordan, was featured on the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast! Hear his insights on leading with purpose, measuring employee engagement, and how self-awareness plays a key role in strong leadership. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gJw8qv5b

Premier Health would like to thank the new Greene County Commissioner, Sarah Mays, for visiting Miami Valley Hospital. Commissioner Mays was able to meet with hospital leaders, as well as, caregivers with CareFlight and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Upper Valley Medical Center’s Parkinson’s Wellness Program has expanded. This 12-week, expert-led program helps individuals living with Parkinson’s disease improve strength, mobility, and balance through guided exercise sessions led by Premier Health physical therapists and certified athletic trainers. Space is limited, and registration is required. The deadline to register is April 4, 2025. To register, call Carefinders at (866) 608-FIND or register online at https://lnkd.in/gMtr6gPR

On National Doctors’ Day we celebrate you. We can’t thank you enough for your passion toward providing quality care to our patients. Without your commitment and dedication, we would not be able to fulfill our mission: we care, we teach, we innovate, we serve. On National Doctors’ Day, and every day, we celebrate you and extend our heartfelt gratitude.

With Doctors’ Day around the corner, we want to recognize our Premier Health physicians for their passion and providing quality care focused on our patients. All week we will be celebrating you at our Premier Health campuses. Stop by the physician lounge from 7 to 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following day(s) and enjoy coffee, refreshments, and lunch on us. Join us at Miami Valley Hospital North on March 24, Upper Valley Medical Center on March 25 (conference room B and C), Atrium Medical Center on March 26, Miami Valley Hospital on March 27, and Miami Valley Hospital South on March 28. Thank you for all you do!

Meet Sarah Manaresi, our Premier Health Running Medicine and Performance Program Runner of the Month! She recently conquered the Dopey Challenge—a legendary four-day race series at Walt Disney World featuring a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon. That’s 48.6 miles in just four days! Why She Runs Sarah wasn’t always a runner. She started at 31 years old after having her second child, inspired by her husband’s running journey. She bought a pair of discount-store running shoes and set out on her first goal: a 5K at the Air Force Marathon Weekend. Since then, she’s kept pushing herself to new milestones. But for Sarah, running is about more than races and medals—it’s about family. Her kids are competitive runners—her oldest runs for a D2 college team, and her youngest competes for Centerville High School. “I’ll never match their speed,” Sarah says, “but I can share what I’ve learned—recovery tips, nutrition hacks, how to push through setbacks. They’ve seen my journey, and they trust the same medical team I’ve worked with. That means everything.” Setbacks and Comebacks Just four days before the 2022 Columbus Half Marathon, Sarah was sidelined by intense knee pain. An MRI from Dr. Paul Krebs at the Premier Health Running Medicine and Performance Program revealed a cyst behind her kneecap. She underwent surgery with Dr. Eric Fester at Premier Orthopedics and tackled months of rehab with Victoria Smith, DPT, and Kevin Sheehan, DPT. Less than two years later, she was back—running multiple half marathons and two full marathons, including the Dopey Challenge! Fast Facts Favorite Distance: Half Marathon Favorite Race Event: Any Disney Race Go-To Local Running Spot: Centerville Recovery Must-Have: Hyperice Normatec Compression Boots (“I take them everywhere!”) Race-Day Fuel: Science in Sport Beta Line Gels and Chews What’s Next? Sarah keeps showing up, keeps moving forward, and keeps inspiring others to do the same. Congrats, Sarah, on being our Runner of the Month! Tag a friend who inspires you to keep running! To learn more about the Premier Health Running Medicine and Performance Program visit: https://buff.ly/tMCRgE9

Our amazing caregiver teams recently got a special visit from Finn, the therapy dog! Accompanied by Lisa Reith, PT, Finn made rounds to various departments, spreading joy, comfort, and a few tail wags along the way. Thank you, Lisa and Finn, for bringing smiles to our teams!

Last fall, Premier Health’s Clinical Neuroscience Institute opened an ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) clinic, the first of its kind in Dayton, at Miami Valley Hospital South. This multidisciplinary clinic is not only focused on providing top-notch care for patients but also offering crucial support for caregivers and loved ones. The clinic aims to extend life and enhance the quality of life for ALS patients through regular care and a supportive, family-friendly environment. ALS is a progressive and devastating disease. Thanks to donor support and the vision of Adam Deardorff, MD, PhD, Director of the Neuromuscular Center at the Clinical Neuroscience Institute, ALS Clinic medical director, and fully affiliated faculty member with Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, the fight against ALS has taken another giant leap forward. https://lnkd.in/gseJcrj8

Premier Health’s MedQuest gives high school students hands-on experiences to explore careers in healthcare. Check out these moments from our recent MedQuest sessions at Atrium Medical Center and Miami Valley Hospital! Want to learn more about how you can take part in future opportunities? Visit https://lnkd.in/gz2ZhgFB to start your journey in healthcare today!

The Dayton Public Schools (DPS) Student Senate recently visited Miami Valley Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where they learned valuable baby care skills from occupational therapist Allison Jordan. The DPS Student Senate is made up of dedicated junior and senior student leaders selected by DPS administrators to represent their schools. These high-achieving students are given extraordinary opportunities each year to enhance their academic growth and prepare for their future in college. The “DPS Premier Health Speaker Series” is held monthly at different Premier Health or community locations and introduces the students to leaders from across our system. The speaker series inspires DPS students to explore the vast array of careers available in health care.