Gally, people over 65 years of age are considered senior citizens. They are a useful part of our society and have served in every walk of life. The increased rate of population has a severe effect on a higher proportion of elderly people. For many, aging leads to decreased physical activity and breakdown and thereby

Congratulations to Our Winners Anesthesiologist Michael J. Danic, DO Ascension Genesys Assisted Living Facility Abbey Park Cancer Treatment Facility Karmanos Cancer Institute Chiropractor Khaled S. El-Ganainy, DC Renaissance Chiropractic, P.C. Dentist Tom D. Belford, DDS Emergency Facility Hurley Medical Center Emergency Medical Service MedStar Ambulance Hospital Hurley Medical Center Imaging Center McLaren – Fenton Massage

1. What was your very first job? Oh, wow. The first job that I actually filled out a W-2 for was waitressing at our local Pizza Hut while I attended Saginaw Valley State University earning my bachelor’s degree. Most of us working there at the time were attending college, so we were all going through

A trip in an airplane saved Cody Welch’s life. “When I was very little, my father owned an airfield in Alpena, MI. I had a health emergency, so he flew me to the hospital,” he recalls. “While I was growing up, we transported a lot of patients out of that airfield to distant medical care

National Health Observances are special days, weeks or months dedicated to raising awareness of specific health ailments and topics. This issue of Wellness highlights many health observances that are promoted during the fall months to help increase your awareness and understanding of health conditions of which you may not be aware. The information includes their

If you became seriously ill or injured and could not speak for yourself, who would make decisions for you regarding your medical care? Now is the time to start the conversation. An Advance Directive allows you to express your wishes for end-of-life care so you are not leaving those decisions to someone else – a

If you were given a choice between spending a few hours in a cancer treatment clinic or on a sunny beach, you’d choose the beach, right? Thanks to virtual reality headsets, patients at Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute (GHCI) are benefiting from technology that allows them to take a mini-vacation while receiving treatment. Now in use

Q: When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A: I’ve always had a calling to public service to some degree. Growing up, I wanted to be a police officer. Ultimately, I ended up in health care where I can continue to fulfill my dream of service to

AFTER HOURS CLINIC McLaren Urgent Care ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY Abbey Park, Grand Blanc CHIROPRACTOR Khaled S. El-Ganainy, DC Renaissance Chiropractic, PC DENTIST Alex L. Givens, DDS DENTAL HYGIENIST Destiny Bristol, RDH EMERGENCY FACILITY Hurley Medical Center EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE MedStar Ambulance FAMILY PHYSICIAN Abeer Fayyad, MD HOSPITAL Hurley Medical Center NURSE Tammy RaCosta, RN, NTSB-ICU

As the world continues to reopen, many people are heading back into the office to continue their professions. As we return to our corner offices, staff rooms and cafeterias, it is important to maintain a fit lifestyle and not fall into an unhealthy “cubicle funk.” What we do and how we do it can dictate

Back pain is the second most common reason that people go to see their doctor; second only to cold or flu symptoms. Those who have experienced back pain know that it can be debilitating and life-altering. Thankfully, statistics show us that 70-80% of back pain sufferers can get better without surgery within 8-10 weeks. Avoiding