University of Michigan-Flint’s Veterans Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (UM-Flint’s VBSN) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist, Paul Newman. The award to UM-Flint’s VBSN was made by Newman’s Own Foundation as part of its commitment to improve the lives of
What a stress reliever – snuggling with an adorable puppy or holding a cuddly kitten in your lap as it purrs away! The Humane Society of Genesee County recently initiated a program, Think PAWsitive, that gives community members an opportunity to do just that, right at their places of employment. According to Mari Brooks, Community
With five sons, and two on the autism spectrum, Brian Aubuchon and his wife, Tina, were looking for a way to connect with and support other families facing the challenges of autism. But, local resources for autism can be difficult to find. “There is a little bit of money out there, but it is really
Can you swear your way to sanity? Ask that question of Dr. Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt PhD, ABPP, a psychologist with a private practice in Fenton, and her answer is a resounding “Yes!” And, you can find out how to do it by reading her recently-published book, Swear Your Way to Sanity, which includes a companion journal.
The cancer program at Genesys Regional Medical Center has received full accreditation with commendation by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) as an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program from the American College of Surgeons. To quality for CoC accreditation, a cancer program must meet numerous quality standards, be evaluated every three years through a survey process, and
More than 300 guests stamped their “Passporte to Paris” at the annual McLaren Flint Foundation Charity Gala held earlier this year. Along with providing a welcome winter escape for participants, the event more importantly raised net proceeds of $86,000 to help fund operations at the Child Evaluation Clinic (CEC). Located within the Weiss Child Advocacy
When Tara Moreno was working as a reporter for a local newspaper, she stumbled upon a holistic practitioner in Burton. Interviewing the practitioner for a story turned into a life-changing experience. At that point, Moreno was suffering with anxiety, depression, even occasional panic attacks, and says, “I had been to every doctor, psychiatrists and psychologists,
Genesys Heart Institute Physician Group recently welcomed Eric D. Good, DO, to the staff. With over 22 years’ experience, he is an expert in the field of clinical cardiac electrophysiology with diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. Dr. Good is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. He graduated from Michigan State
April Modern Dance for Adults Buckham Gallery 4.7.2018 Diabetes Support Group Hurley Diabetes Center (2nd Tuesday of the month) 4.10.2018 Sailor’s Mouth Yoga The Ferris Wheel,Downtown 4.14.2018 Flint Superhero 5K Run & Walk and 1k Fun Run Flint Farmers’ Market 4.14.2018 Beginner/ Adv. Beginner Belly Dance Steve Reynolds Studio 110, Clio 4.18.2018 Rave Run 2018
Patients seeking surgical treatment for severe obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving treatment at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care in the greater Flint area. Dr. Michael Kia, MD, FACS, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Director at McLaren Flint Bariatric and
The Hurley Foundation has received a grant of $9,800 from the Martha Merkley-Elderly Charitable Trust. The grant will support implementation of the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP): a comprehensive patient-centered program designed to prevent delirium, falls, functional decline and readmission of the older adult, allowing them to return home at the maximum level of independence.
Happy New Year! As we turn the calendar to 2018, many of us are thinking about living healthier lives. What do we have if we don’t have our health? This was the motivation behind creating My City Wellness; to highlight the abundance of top-level health care organizations in Greater Flint, and to inform our readers
