Last fall, Hurley Foundation unveiled the new Dr. R. Roderic Abbott Medical Education Center. The Center provides technology enhanced rooms for trainings and conferences within the hospital, enhancing our vision to be “leaders in transforming health through academic and clinical excellence, expanding access to innovative care.” Comprised of seven different rooms, the renovation was made
In the prosthetics industry, new technology is being introduced at a fast and furious pace. Mike Bugg, Owner/CEO of Orthotech Prosthetics & Orthotics, feels that although multiple new componentry are available, the three key advancements for the everyday walker and average amputee are the Symphonie Aqua Casting System, hydraulic feet, and advanced micro-processor knees. In
Starting from birth, good vision is an integral part of a child’s physical and social development. Just as they must learn to walk and talk, babies must learn to focus their eyes and use what they see to understand the world around them. For the first couple of weeks after birth, infants are very sensitive
For years, physicians have been discussing the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. While there are numerous risks associated with obesity for adults, becoming pregnant while obese presents a distinct and significant set of problems. In obese women, there is not only potential harm to the mother but to the unborn child, as well. In
At its annual meeting on October 30th, the Hurley Board of Managers re-elected the following slate of officers: Jason Caya – Chair; Frances Gilcreast – Vice Chair; Phil Shaltz -Treasurer and Charlotte Edwards – Secretary. Board Officers serve one-year terms. Jason Caya was appointed to the Hurley Board of Managers in May 2014 and elected
Dental health is important at every age and stage of life. As you age, the risks rise for things like gingivitis, periodontal disease, tooth loss, gum recession, etc. If you neglect these issues today, there will be bigger repairs tomorrow. The best way to maintain a healthy mouth is to begin with the end in
As part of the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Community-Wide strategy to address the opioid epidemic, a new Community Toolkit is now available to Flint and Genesee County residents. This Community Toolkit includes information about the opioid epidemic, risks and side effects of opioids, signs and symptoms of addiction or overdose, and much more. This Toolkit
Congratulations on your new arrival! There is lots of joy and love and lots of sleepless nights in your near future. The last thing a new parent needs is the added stress of an unexpected medical diagnosis concerning the baby. Luckily, the issues addressed in this piece are relatively easy to fix. At least a
Hurley Medical Center is making a significant impact on Flint and Genesee County through efforts designed to improve the overall health, wellness and quality of life for local residents. Hurley has served more than 2,000 food-insecure patients in the past two years through the Food FARMacy, the Diabetes Prevention Program is at various community locations,
Disposable diapers vs cloth. Homemade baby food vs store-bought. Formula vs breastmilk. These are just a few of the very important choices that most new mamas are pondering upon finding out they are carrying a new life. So, what’s the big deal with breastfeeding anyway, and what are the benefits of choosing nursing over formula-feeding?
The McLaren Proton Therapy Center, located in Flint on the campus of the Karmanos Cancer Institute, has opened its doors and is providing new technology that destroys cancer with unmatched precision, according to Hesham Gayar, MD, Medical Director of the Center. “Proton therapy is a highly precise sub-atomic particle therapy that stops accurately at the
There is new one-hour program that explains basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia. The program will be held at Forest Township Senior Center in Otisville on Monday, Jan. 6, from 1- 2:30 pm. The center is located at 130 E. Main St. A, Otisville. In the United States alone, more than five million individuals are living
