If you’re a Health Hero – or a Health Hero in the making – you probably know all about the power of nutrition. As a firm believer that food is medicine, I know that making good food choices is one of the most powerful and natural ways to improve your health from the inside out.

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States, affecting approximately 15 million Americans and 170 million people worldwide. At the present time, this neurodegenerative disease has no cure. There are several risk factors that are associated with the disease: Age (>50 years old) Genetics (family history of

Did you know that only 56 percent of Michigan toddlers are up-to-date on their vaccinations? According to ivaccinate.org, low immunization rates in the state threaten the health of all residents. I Vaccinate, a campaign of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and the Franny Strong Foundation help raise awareness of the importance of

Srinivas “Bobby” Mukkamala, MD is a board-certified otolaryngologist – head and neck surgeon. He has practiced in Flint since 2000 in an office he shares with his wife, Nita Mukkamala, MD, and performs surgery at all three area hospitals in their preferred provider groups. In June, Dr. Mukkamala was elected to the American Medical Association

For decades, a mammogram was a woman’s only choice for breast cancer screening. However, after seven years of tedious research, a local doctor, David A. Strahle, MD has perfected an alternate screening method – specifically for women who have dense breast tissue. The founder of Regional Medical Imaging (RMI), Dr. Strahle was the principal investigator

We are lucky to live in this generation. There are many reasons why this is true; but from my perspective, one reason is the availability of very good childhood screening for medical conditions. One needs to look no further than the recent screening for lead levels in Flint kids, and the aftermath of the discoveries

Genesys was the nation’s first hospital and pharmacy to receive the new Medication Compounding Certification from The Joint Commission (TJC). This newly created certification assures safe IV medication for patients and follows national standards for sterile compounding. Back in February when the survey occurred, TJC surveyors reported that the Genesys Pharmacy set the bar very

“Our players may not be able to run the bases or hit the ball as well as some of their peers, but they have an equal amount of love and determination to play baseball. We want to help them achieve that dream.” Miracle League Every child, regardless of a physical or mental disability should have

Binesh Patel, MD has been named Chief Medical Officer of McLaren Flint. He began the position in June. Prior to assuming this new role, Patel served as Tenet Healthcare’s Chief Medical Officer for both Sinai-Grace and Huron-Valley Sinai hospitals. In addition to his experience as a physician leader, Dr. Patel has managed various hospital departments,

In July, Hurley Medical Center celebrated the success of the “Panda Warmer Project” for its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). My City was there to capture the heartwarming occasion featuring a pup, a panda cake, and newborn twins! For nearly ten years, Kris Johns and his wife, Vanessa, have volunteered at Hurley with their therapy