Executed in a timely manner, simple and cost effective preventive measures can create and maintain a healthy and pleasing smile! During my 25+ years in practice, I have observed how some cases of crooked teeth (malocclusion) can be treated inexpensively with simple, pain-free devices that are well tolerated by children and adolescents. In such cases,
This year, Hurley Medical Center’s marketing team won nine Addy awards from the American Advertising Federation (AAF), Greater Flint. Conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the local Ad Club phase is the first of a three-tier, national competition. The Hurley Marketing team won silver and gold awards for excellence in a variety of
It was a Monday morning and I was standing in the middle of the newsroom – a million things to do and a booked-up day – when I got one of “those” phone calls. It was hard for me to process what I was hearing. “Hey, Leslie. It’s Jason. Look, we just brought Rick to
A long time ago, in a land far, far away … no this does not lead into “Star Wars,” but the beginning is similar. The practice of acupuncture did begin thousands of years ago in China, which seems like a faraway land. It has stood the test of time, and has been found to provide
Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Disc Herniation, and Spondylolisthesis – these conditions sound complex, and in fact, they are! These conditions are often considered surgical due to the neurological deficits, motor weakness, and/or pain levels. Chiropractic Manipulation Technique (CMT), though very effective for back and neck pain, is limited with these types of complex spinal ailments.
Representing the culmination of his work over the past 20 years, Dr. Partha Nandi has written a book he describes as a simple, sustainable guide to healthful habits: 5 Steps to Becoming Your Own Health Hero for Longevity, Well-Being and a Joyful Life. The book will be launched in September 2017. “I love giving my
Diabetes is a serious, chronic medical condition that affects over 30 million people in this country, or nearly one in every ten Americans. Over 1.4 million Americans will be newly diagnosed with diabetes this year. Diabetics have trouble regulating the level of sugar (glucose) in their bloodstream. As blood sugar levels rise above normal, the
Number of student seats in key programs to increase nearly 50 percent The School of Nursing at The University of Michigan-Flint is slated for a major expansion to its pre-licensure undergraduate nursing programs, which will pave the way for more students, faculty, and community contributions. “We are extremely excited that the School of Nursing received
On June 9, over 400 people from 90 different cities gathered at Grand Blanc High School to participate in an event benefitting the Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance and raise awareness of the disease in the area. Kirk and Marie Heath started the annual 5K Teal Track & Trail Race in 2014 in memory of their
When I was completing my otolaryngology residency, we used to joke about training for eight years of pre-med and medical school, and then another five years in otolaryngology – all to do the not-so-glamorous work of cleaning wax out of ears. Of course, there is more that an ear, nose and throat specialist is capable
The City of Flint has come a long way in its revitalization movement; but a dark side remains – a widespread drug problem. And, it’s not just a crisis in Flint, it’s a statewide problem that’s killing people. According to statistics, 144 people die each day in the United States from drug addiction. “That’s like
The real and true gifts we receive in life are those that are given from the heart. And, Andy Younger, Race Director for the Crim Festival of Races, gave his friend, Marty Skaates, perhaps the greatest gift he will ever receive – when he donated a kidney to him. Marty has a genetic condition called
