It’s amazing what a teeny-tiny camera can do. PillCam Capsule Endoscopy is an innovative, non-invasive procedure to aid physicians in detecting gastrointestinal disorders and patterns. According to Ghanem Almounajed, MD, Chief, Gastroenterology Department at Hurley Medical Center, the PillCam is an easy-to-swallow, disposable capsule that contains a tiny, wireless camera. “It’s used for evaluation of

EXTRA LIFE is a grass roots fundraising program sponsored by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to save local kids through the power of play. From console to lawn games, EXTRA LIFE gamers are known for doing what they do best: helping sick and injured kids at their chosen Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. That’s exactly what one

The Michigan Health Endowment Fund has awarded Hurley Medical Center an $85,800 grant to expand the Food FARMacy and address food insecurity in Genesee County. Since launching the Food FARMacy last in August 2017, Hurley has provided immediate food assistance to over 700 people. Last November, Hurley launched a process for our primary care clinics,

Genesys Health System is pleased to welcome breast surgeon, Linda Dubay, MD to the cancer care team. A board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Dubay has more than 25 years of experience, specializing in breast cancer, breast health and high-risk screenings. Dr. Dubay is known for her quality of patient experience, leadership skills, extensive surgical experience and

The Genesee County Chiefs of Police Association, Genesee Intermediate School District, Weiss Child Advocacy Center, Easterseals, Genesee Health System (GHS), Whaley Children’s Center and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Genesee County office all collaborated to launch a Handle With Care pilot program in Genesee County schools for the 2018-19 school year. Promoting

Jason Caya, Vice President of the Hurley Board of Managers, recently graduated from the year-long Excellence in Governance Fellowship through The Michigan Hospital Association (MHA). He walks in the footsteps of fellow board members Chris Flores, Charlotte Edwards, Carl Bekofske, Phil Shaltz and Frances Gilcreast. Through the Excellence in Governance Fellowship, board members are educated

In 1990, the international science community undertook a massive task: The Human Genome Project was started with the goal of mapping the complete sequence of the human genome. After 13 years, the project was successful and by 2003, it enabled mapping of the sequence of the human genome’s almost three billion base pairs. It was

On June 28, Hamilton Community Health Network (HCHN) saluted the 2018 Family Medicine Residency class and Dental Residency graduating classes with a graduation and ceremony at Brick Street Bar and Grille in Grand Blanc. Five students have completed the program. Graduating from the Family Medicine division are Dr. David Maldonado, DO and Dr. Muhammad Alghanem,

Dental decay is the disease of the hard tooth tissue, namely enamel and dentin, that affects children and adults, alike. It is called a cavity because it manifests as a hole in a tooth. The trend of this disease in children has been changing from the period of the mid-1900s, before which there was a

McLaren Health Care Women with Cancer: Look Good … Feel Better Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren 4100 Beecher Rd., Flint July 19, 12-2pm To register, call the American Cancer Society: 800.227.2345. Bariatric Support Group-Flint Morning Session Hospitality House at McLaren 3170 Beecher Rd., Flint July 24, 9:30-10:30am Contact: 810.342.5470 Bariatric Support Group-Flint Evening Session McLaren

For many people, the thought of having surgery is terrifying. So, My City Wellness has “scrubbed in” with talented local surgeons as they performed a variety of procedures – a peek behind the curtain, if you will. Our sincere thanks to Michael Engel, DO; Mustafa Hassan, MD and Niraj Parikh, MD for their gracious cooperation