The U.S. Census Bureau projects that by 2050, people age 65 and older will make up 21% of the nation’s population. Our life expectancy compared to past generations is increasing, thanks in part to medical advances in treatments and prevention of diseases. At Hurley Medical Center, the goal is to make sure that our community
As we age and our bodies change, we need to be seen by our physicians on a regular basis. It’s important to visit the doctor even if you’re feeling well, as it allows your physician to see changes in your body and your health. “Regardless of our age, we always need to be proactive with
Over the past 15 years, technology has grown by leaps and bounds. We no longer head off to Blockbuster on Friday nights to rent movies, we simply search Netflix and stream that movie right over the internet. We no longer have to listen to the fax machine dial up the modem … EEEEEEEEYYYYYYYY … UUUURRRRRRRR
Through efforts designed to improve the overall health, wellness and quality of life for local residents, Hurley Medical Center is making a significant impact on Flint and Genesee County. Hurley has served more than 2,000 food insecure people in the past two years through the Food FARMacy, the Diabetes Prevention Program is at various community
American Heart Association Award recognizes McLaren Flint’s commitment to quality stroke care. McLaren Flint, Genesee County’s first comprehensive stroke center, has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes McLaren Flint’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the
Affordable medical coverage is something everyone wants, especially as people age. Luckily, our nation has safeguards for workers as they get older. Millions of people rely on Medicare, and it can be part of your health insurance plan when you retire. Medicare is our country’s health insurance program for people age 65 or older. The
Certain smells are very recognizable: peppermint, oranges, roses just to name a few. I, like many, take the ability to smell these scents for granted; but, as Joni Mitchell and many of her followers sang, “you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.” Losing the ability to detect these scents could be an accurate
“It’s nice that you have a friend,” she said. “I don’t really have any.” Certainly, that couldn’t be true. She had lived within a 20-mile radius her whole life. She married a local boy, raised a family and worked at the school. She was active in the community, ran a local business, and went to
Foot and ankle pain may have a variety of causes. However, a great deal of this discomfort can be improved or completely eliminated by wearing properly-fitting shoes. Finding well-fitting shoes seems like a simple thing, but many shoes are not shaped for your individual foot. As we age, wearing shoes that offer stability and allow
Dear Readers, As I sit at my desk to write this quarter’s “From the Publisher” message, we’re all still waiting for the rain to stop and the sun to shine! Well, it’s technically still spring – and I hate to complain. Summer is a time to get outdoors and enjoy all those activities that we
The mission of Hurley Medical Center is “Clinical Excellence. Service to People.” The facility’s expert physicians often go above and beyond to help patients, their families and the community. It was recently announced that two Hurley doctors are being honored for providing families extra care and support. Gift of Life Michigan (GOLM) is recognizing Michael
There’s a buzz around town – a buzz that was faint a few years ago, but is growing louder. Oddly enough, the sound I refer to is that of silence. It is silence that happens for a few minutes at the beginning of class in every classroom in Flint Schools. It’s the sound of
