In 1963, in response to a growing acceptance and understanding of those struggling with mental health, then President Kennedy signed into law the Community Mental Health Act, greatly changing the delivery of mental health services in cities throughout the United States. Getting away from an institution-style of service delivery, the act pushed for mental illness to be treated as community-based, behavioral healthcare. This led to the establishment of comprehensive community mental health centers throughout the country, including Genesee County.
Ascension Genesys Hospital is offering a new treatment option for patients with severe emphysema, which is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD).
Good things are happening in Fenton and the surrounding communities that will help its citizens stay healthy and have easy access to state-of-the-art emergency services and additional testing such as 3D mammography, MRI and more. My City Magazine reached out to McLaren Fenton to find out the latest updates and any additional plans for the facility’s future.
FLINT – Hurley Foundation is proud to have a community partnership with Flint City Bucks. Together, they are working to help LOCAL breast cancer patients not only beat the disease, but to get through the demands of life-saving treatment.
Human beings are living longer than ever these days and as we age, we will inevitably encounter some health problems. The more efficient and sound our healthcare, the better we will be able to handle these problems. As healthcare evolves, scientists all over the world are working hard to make improvements in therapy, medication, surgical techniques, mental illness treatment and more.
As we head into the warmer months, we can always look forward to those seasonal staples – from staying cool in the pool to indulging in snow cones for that sweet summer feeling. How do we continue to munch on our favorites without that guilty feeling of overindulgence on unhealthy snacks? Cue, almonds – the light, buttery-flavored snack that satisfies those summer cravings with its tasty, beneficial attributes. Registered Dietitian Marisa Moore shares reasons why almonds are the perfect snack to grab, carry and enjoy all summer long – minus the guilt!
In Michigan, tick season extends from late April to early October, and the annual tick forecast predicts the Midwest will face an above-average threat level this year as the summer heat stays until later in the fall than usual. Ticks thrive in warm weather, inhabiting bushy or wooded areas and can be found in trees, shrubs and even leaf piles on the ground. Once a tick is on your clothes, it will move to a warm or moist part of your body – like the armpit, hair or groin – and once it’s in a spot desirable enough to feed on its host … will bite.
As we emerge from a pandemic that the majority of us have never seen before (and hope to never see again), health and wellness are on the forefront of everyone’s mind. One thing the pandemic has helped to shed a light upon is the role and importance of vitamins and minerals in our daily lives. Vitamins D and C were touted by just about every health expert as a way to get a boost in the fight against COVID-19 – and people listened (both were touted by Dr. Anthony Fauci as important to take preventively).
In 2021, an estimated 1.9 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. Thanks to a groundbreaking new blood test that can detect over 50 types of cancer, more people could learn about a cancer diagnosis sooner, which is important because early detection helps save lives.
