Mycotic (fungal) toenail infections are a common condition. In fact, most people over 75 years of age have some degree of infection. The fungal organisms that cause toenail infections are common. The spores responsible can be found in your shoes, in the soil and basically everywhere on the Earth. The thought is that the longer you’re on the Earth, the better your chance of developing an infection. The same fungal organisms that cause nail infections also cause infections of the skin, scalp and other parts of the body.
Since the 1930s, the general population of the United States has been plagued by Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) with over 8 million new cases documented each year. A common occupational hazard, it causes employers to pay over $7.4 billion in Worker’s Compensation and can create major upheaval in life with only 23% of people being able to return to their previous jobs. With the majority of Americans either heading back to the office or spending most of their time at their home-office computer, CTS remains a possibility for many. So, what is CTS? How can we avoid it? And, if afflicted, what are the treatment options?
Born and raised in Byron, MI, breast surgeon Ashley Richardson, DO, FACOS, is back home practicing medicine and raising two children with her husband in the community that brings her so much passion.
During a patient’s eye exam, Dr. John Waters always asks two questions. The first is “How’s your vision?” and the second is “How do your eyes feel?” The second question is equally important as the first, because sometimes eyes feel itchy, scratchy, dry, tired or heavy.
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!
