A $19 million Downtown housing project is in the works at the site of the old YWCA at 310 E. Third Street. According to Jacob Horner, Vice President of Development with PK Development Group in Okemos, construction will begin as soon as the old YWCA building is demolished. PK Development Group was contracted by Uptown Developments to oversee the project. Horner is the lead person for the building of two structures – one is a four-story, mixed-use building on the north side of the property facing the bus station. There will be three retail spaces available on the first floor totaling 4,600 square feet. The building will also house 75 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The structure on the south end will house a series of town homes, according to Horner. “We want to cater to families,” says the vice president. “We want to provide housing that will include all demographic groups.” He says half of the housing will be designated as affordable, and half will be market-rate housing.
Your doctor needs to order diabetes education. If you don’t have a doctor, Hurley can help you find one. Many insurance companies will cover diabetes education. If you do not have insurance, or if your insurance will not cover diabetes education, Hurley Medical Center will help you get the care and education you need.
For many people, the thought of having surgery is terrifying. So, My City Wellness has “scrubbed in” with talented local surgeons as they performed a variety of procedures – a peek behind the curtain, if you will. Our sincere thanks to Michael Engel, DO; Mustafa Hassan, MD and Niraj Parikh, MD for their gracious cooperation in creating this ongoing special section.
Meet Dexter. He’s the “baby” on the farm and very photogenic. Zorro is an excellent climber and hopes to compete in the 2020 Goat Olympics. Rudy was voted “Most Popular” last year and Kathryn Nicolai, owner of ETHOS Yoga in Downtown Holly, feels that Rudy will retain her title. Rambo likes chin scratches, chewing on your hair, and long walks on the farm. These are just a few of the goofy, funny, friendly goats you will romp with in a Yoga On The Farm class. This is the second summer ETHOS has offered the unique yoga sessions, which are held at a farm in Holly in a charming, historic barn with an area designed just for yoga. Classes are held from June through October, and anyone can participate. Kids age 12 and up are welcome if accompanied by a guardian.
Associated with the leading causes of death in the U.S. and worldwide, obesity is a very complex disease with a variety of causes and effects. In Part 3 of this article series, I will present the effects of obesity on an individual’s mental health and personal well-being.
On his seventh birthday, a young boy from a small farming community in Baylis, IL was involved in an auto accident that would set the trajectory of his life. The accident left him badly scarred, and for years he was in and out of surgery for functional and cosmetic repairs. His positive interactions with numerous physicians influenced more than just his healing. In fact, this youngster would soon become singularly focused on attending medical school in order to become a physician caring for patients the way his doctors cared for him.
Teeth are meant to last a lifetime – often, they do not. The phrase “you are what you eat” is very evident by looking into a person’s oral health.
When it comes to our diets, making healthy choices and deciding what foods to avoid can be very confusing. As you shop for groceries, always read the ingredient labels and be mindful that even though the product is typically considered “healthy,” it can contain harmful chemicals.
McLaren Imaging Center recently installed new technology, the Genius™ 3D Mammography™ system, that will detect breast cancer earlier and save more lives. McLaren Flint is the first in the region to offer the 3D system, which, according to a McLaren press release issued in April, is the only mammography exam that is FDA approved as superior for women with dense breast tissue. It is also the most accurate exam available and detects cancer earlier than traditional 2D units. The 3D mammography system finds up to 65 percent more invasive breast cancers than 2D and reduces the need for follow-up exams by 40 percent.
On many of today’s popular TV series, you can count on a few particularly “exciting” professions to be highlighted: police, lawyers and doctors. Back in the ‘90s, the series “ER” glamorized the medical profession enough that it motivated many to consider careers in medicine.
Hurley Medical Center has long been the leader in trauma care as the northern most Level I Trauma Center in the state. The facility has just maintained the only Level 1 Trauma verification and the highest Level II Pediatric Trauma verification in the area.
