As a community, year after year, we “Rise Up” to help local women undergoing breast cancer treatment. This year, we soared – together, we made a difference. The annual Ladies 9-hole Golf and Luncheon was held on August 13 at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club. “The result is amazing and the impact is deep,”
The McLaren Proton Therapy Center welcomes Christian Hyde, MD, DABR to the team of radiation oncologists. Dr. Hyde is a board-certified radiation oncologist with specialized training in proton therapy. He joins a comprehensive team of oncologists at McLaren Flint that work closely to give patients their best chance in fighting their disease. “I’m glad to
This fall, the Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) is launching the “Be A Health Hero” campaign to create awareness of the importance of immunizations for families with children. In an effort to best protect children from preventable diseases that easily spread, scheduled immunizations are recommended for children ages 0-18. In the state of Michigan, children
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world for all of us. While area residents obeyed our governor’s order and did their part to stop the spread of the disease by staying home, medical professionals worked day and night, putting themselves and their families at risk, caring for the stricken. To them, COVID-19 was a very
In the battle against COVID-19, disinfection of common contact areas is paramount. When it comes to decreasing hospital-acquired infections, Hurley Medical Center has recently “upped their game” through the use of three new Xenex LightStrike™ Germ-Zapping™ Robots. The futuristic machine is leading the way in medical technology. So, what is LightStrike? How does it work? And,
“This community showed up to support Hurley in ways beyond innovative and kind with unique donations daily. One donor did an iPad drive for use of telemedicine and communication with loved ones. 3D printed face shields, mask extenders and gowns were received from large organizations down to high school students. I received calls from Flint
“These past several months have been unprecedented in terms of healthcare and our country at large; yet, the associates and physicians at Ascension Genesys Hospital have stepped up and answered the bell. Thank you to the frontline staff who were there for our patients in need; our physicians who collaborated across multiple specialties and who
“As a healthcare leader, McLaren Flint’s primary focus is to provide high quality healthcare services to patients throughout the communities we serve. Thanks to the commitment of our entire workforce, notably our frontline healthcare workers, along with our medical staff, community partners and vendors, we were able to keep that focus front and center as
The city of Burton Memorial Day 5K Run & Walk is held annually on Memorial Day, which fall this year on Monday May 25. Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army as well as numerous local programs. In order to keep with the social distancing guidelines this year, the Burton Memorial Day race will be transferred to a
McLaren Health Care has been awarded $626,328 in funding for expanded telehealth services from the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) COVID-19 Telehealth Program, according to a press release. McLaren is one of 30 health care providers nationwide to be approved for this special allocation at this time. This FCC program provides immediate support to eligible health
McLaren Flint providers specializing in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) seek to educate women on boosting their health before conception and having a healthy pregnancy. Pre-Pregnancy Planning is a free seminar for women, happening on Wednesday, March 18, at the Hospitality House at McLaren, G-3170 Beecher Rd., Flint. Registration begins at 5pm with the program starting
Adult & Teen Challenge has helped the lives of countless men and women. One such graduate is Flint Campus Director, Phil Hall. His father was an alcohol and drug addict who left his family behind with absolutely nothing. “We didn’t have heat in the house and I would use a hair-dryer to keep my brothers
