Family members often share many common traits, such as the same language, the same genealogy and the same last name. What many families don’t realize is that they also share a health history. Knowing Grandpa’s history of diabetes or that your Aunt Karen is a breast cancer survivor can be critical to living a healthy
Making the decision to move a loved one to a long-term care facility is never easy. Finding the right place is even tougher. Almost 70 percent of people turning age 65 will need long-term care at some point in their lives. How do you decide what level of care is appropriate? What is the difference
Dr. Mark Mattingly is the only colon and rectal surgeon in town. He owns his own practice in Flint and is affiliated with Genesys Regional Medical Center and McLaren Medical Center. Dr. Mattingly attended medical school in Kentucky at the University of Louisville and has been in practice since 2002. “Time flies when you’re having
When it comes to healthcare, “choice” can be seen as an odd word. Many of us grew up in an era that when your doctor ordered additional tests, you went where he or she told you to go to have them done. The focus was on choosing a good provider who could address treatment needs.
Under the umbrella of the disorder known as dementia are a number of symptoms, which include memory loss, loss of concentration, disorientation (who, what, where), language deficit (difficultly finding the right words), poor judgment, and trouble with sequencing, e.g. knowing that you put your socks on before your shoes. Alzheimer’s disease is just one of many
Individuals with an addiction often lose control over what they are taking, using or doing. Without help in the early stages, an addiction can turn into a debilitating and life-threatening condition. No matter what the addiction is – substance or behavioral – it is critical to recognize the warning signs and seek help and support
Health & Wellness Expo January 24 Flint Farmers’ Market Winterlaufe – The Winter Race February 6 Frankenmuth Hot Fudge 5K February 20 Burton Howell Dragon Run February 20 Howell Pot O’ Gold 4 Mile Run/Walk March 17 Downtown Flint Superhero Fun Run 5K Run/Walk April 23 Flint Farmers’ Market
Oral cancer kills one American every hour of every day. Previously a concern of only tobacco users and those with poor oral health, the characteristics of oral cancer have dramatically changed over the years, leaving everyone a potential candidate. Its early stage is often painless and goes undetected. Take, for example, a woman 33 years
A few months ago, I was visiting my family during a reunion and came face-to-face with what I now refer to as the “e-cigarette dilemma.” A family member in his mid-50s who has smoked since his teens, was using an e-cigarette, and has been doing so for the last year. I certainly was glad to
Around the country, headlines and statistics tell us that heroin use and its devastating impact on families is climbing. At first glance, one might wonder why heroin has made such resurgence, because the path to heroin use isn’t fully understood by communities. Many prescription pain killers are opioids – the very same class of drug
Dr. Tommy Stevens has been a physician in the Flint area for over three decades, specializing in family medicine. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Dr. Stevens came to Flint to complete his residency at the former St. Joseph Hospital. He then had a solo practice for many
Being a fourth-year medical student can be all work and no play; but Katie Tausch has discovered that finding a balance makes life easier. She has spent her fourth year juggling a grueling schedule of clinical rotations, studying and research, while finding time to work out, eat healthy and socialize with friends. Katie grew up
