It’s no secret that Greater Flint residents have access to top-quality health care, and My City is happy for the opportunity to highlight some of the local professionals who provide it. For this month’s feature, MCM’s publisher and photographer were invited to observe several procedures performed by Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, including the one described here.

For many who have been considering moving a loved one into an independent or assisted living property, these data show the time could be right to make the move.   A question many of us have faced, and many more of us will face in the years to come is: what can I do to

Myth: Home caregivers don’t care about their patients. Reality: Nurses, therapists and aides base their treatment on individual needs. A professional will establish a rapport, make the patient feel at ease, address their hesitations and make the experience as comfortable as possible. A patient’s needs are analyzed before a caregiver is placed in the home,

Tharakorn / Shutterstock.com As a privately practicing dermatologist in Flint for 33 years, I am used to interacting with patients, one-on-one in my office, diagnosing and treating a variety of skin ailments, including puzzling rashes and hair loss. Ask any primary care or emergency room physician and they will tell you that figuring out what’s

“I loved that I could plop it into my bra and go back to work or get a hug and feel ‘normal.’” – Barbara Demorest, Knitted Knockers Founder   As Hurley Medical Center’s Breast Health Nurse Navigator, it is Marsha Schmit’s role to educate, advocate and support women who are undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

  It’s almost inevitable – our hearing acuity goes down over time. Even as I am in my 40s, my kids have made me aware of things they can hear but I cannot. In fact, there’s a mobile app that generates a tone that teenagers can hear but adults can’t! Eventually, we all get to

Health status impacts every aspect of a community. In Flint and Genesee County, heart disease, obesity and diabetes are three of the top health issues. But the community – patients, physicians, and other city and medical professionals – has a mission to begin creating a healthier, strategic vision for improving the well-being of those who

For many of us, the thought of undergoing surgery is terrifying – so, My City Wellness “scrubbed in” to get up close with a group of talented local physicians as they performed a variety of procedures. Our sincerest thanks to doctors Culver, Dobies, Lesneski, Margni, Palavali, and Waters for their gracious cooperation in creating this

McLaren is a hospital organization well-respected and highly-esteemed in not only Genesee County, but in other parts of Michigan, as well. Certainly, staff members who work with patients every day contribute to the great reputation; but behind every great organization is a great team, and a great team requires a great leader. Don Kooy, President

Flint Color Vibe 5K Run 7.16.2016 UM-Flint Fitting in Fitness: Diabetes Prevention Hurley Medical Center 8.2.2016 40th HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races Downtown Flint 8.25-27.2016 Family Promise Give Me Shelter 5K Davison 8.13.2016 Brookwood Boogie 5K Run Burton 9.22.2016

Staying active is imperative to living a long, healthy and happy life. Lifestyles that incorporate a variety of physical, mental and social activities can really enhance the lives of seniors during their “Golden Years.” Studies have shown that even moderate to light exercise and physical activity can improve the health of individuals who are frail