In the minds of patients, dental procedures and pain are often synonymous. Anxiety and apprehension are typically present during dental visits, and especially magnified in pediatric patients. Certain procedures evoke a feeling of dread; for example, the proverbial “root canal” and the removal of wisdom teeth. Fear associated with dentistry persists despite the decreasing incidents

Quit Smoking Workshops Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint 10.2/11.2/11.15/12.4.2017 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Downtown Flint 10.14.2017 Hurley Medical Center Teen Heart Check Fenton High School 10.14.2017 Baby Care Part 1 Childbirth Education McLaren Flint Ballenger Conference Room #2 10.11.2017 Parkinson’s Support Group Genesys Administrative Services Building 10.12.2017 Breastfeeding Class Genesys Health Park

While working part-time at a farm giving horseback riding lessons and mucking out stalls, Molly Reeser met Casey Foote. The lively ten-year-old visited the farm regularly to care for and ride the horses with a friend; it was a therapeutic way for Casey to deal with the treatment she was undergoing for bone and brain

For the Cooke family, a visit to the doctor’s office for strep throat turned into five days in the hospital – and a shocking diagnosis. But, this amazing family has stuck together as a team, inspiring others as they raise awareness of a misunderstood disease. Meagan and Chris Cooke have two daughters: nine-year-old Makenna and

It’s fruity, festive and perfect for summer sipping! Made with red wine and sweetened naturally with fresh fruit, this cocktail delivers a powerful punch of antioxidants. Red wine contains resveratrol, the famed antioxidant (polyphenol) found in grape skins, which may boost your metabolism and whittle your waistline. In addition, resveratrol is thought to protect against

On March 27, the Genesee Health Plan (GHP) honored healthcare heroes, leaders and advocates during the Health Care Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Ceremony, held at the Flint Golf Club. The GHP Hall of Fame Awards is designed to showcase community efforts among GHP and local partners to help people get healthcare, from connecting

Lasers have played a critical role in treating the eye for over 50 years. Less than three years after lasers were first developed in 1960, they were described as a therapy for the eye. From that initial description, lasers have proven effective at treating numerous eye diseases including diabetes, macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, sickle

In early May, the Detroit River made national news when a 9-pound, 10-ounce Atlantic salmon was caught just south of the Ambassador Bridge. It was believed that the salmon traveled at least 85 miles before it was caught, and the closest Atlantic salmon fishery is 350 miles north in St. Marys River! This news sent

Everyday activities can produce plenty of stress. Today’s little hassles can pile up until there is a mountain of stress that can feel insurmountable. When pressure adds up and you can’t concentrate anymore, try an instant stress reliever: take a quick break. A quick break from a stressful situation will help you return refreshed. Take

The Flint water crisis proved to be an unprecedented tragedy for the Flint community on many levels. As a result, the dental profession was catapulted to the spotlight due to the need to address the oral health ramifications of the lack of fluoride in the drinking water, as well as the presence of excess lead

Atrial fibrillation affects more than seven million Americans, and that number is projected to increase dramatically over the next 25 years. AFib, as it is commonly called, is a rapid and irregular heart rhythm that arises from chaotic and irregular electrical activity in the upper chambers of the heart. Normal electrical activity is about 50-100