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  Due to a national shortage of crutches, Hart Medical is accepting donations of new or gently used adult crutches to refurbish and provide to our local, partner health systems in need.​   If you have a pair of new or gently used adult regular or universal crutches, we are asking you to consider donating them to be used for those in need at our local health system locations. Hart Medical Equipment will be facilitating the donations by receiving, cleaning, sanitizing and refurbishing the crutches, then providing them directly to the hospitals and medical centers at no charge.​   Crutches can be dropped off at any of Hart Medical Equipment's locations across Michigan and Northwest Ohio. Visit hartmedical.org/locations to find the location nearest you.​  

Having breast cancer and choosing to get mastectomy surgery can be scary in itself; however, not knowing what to expect after might be scary for you as well. You might not know what kind of pain you will be in or what you need to make your recovery as easy as possible. Below are some things that you may want to have ready for after your surgery to make sure you can have a speedy and comfortable recovery.   Front Closure Bra with Good Compression  Getting a bra hooked behind you is not always easy but after you have a mastectomy, it can present itself as a bigger issue as it can be uncomfortable or even dangerous since you have drains, ports and/or incisions that are still healing. Therefore, having a front closure bra after your mastectomy is ideal as it will not cause any extra discomfort or pain. Hooking a bra in