What are the top health issues for Genesee County kids? This question was posed to Wendy Ringo, MD, MPH, Vice President of Medical Operations/Executive Director for Genesee Community Health Center. Before answering, Ringo said there are other issues that need to be considered. On the day we spoke, she had received a report that she

With the kick-off of school sports in August, Hurley Pediatric Orthopedic and Sports Medicine specialist Stacy Frye, MD, notices an increase in injuries that often result from student athletes jumping into “practice mode” without prior conditioning. These “overuse injuries,” which can be caused by incorrect technique, poor conditioning or ill-fitting equipment, are examples of the

Fear is a powerful motivator, but it can also be the one thing standing in the way of a patient seeking care. For those with diabetes, however, nothing should stand in the way of an annual dilated eye exam. In a recent nationwide poll, researchers found that going blind is the number one fear of

Hesham E. Gayar, MD, Chairman of Radiation Oncology and Associate Medical Director of the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren-Flint, has fostered the establishment and innovations of radiation oncology at the medical center since 1990. He has been influential in building one of the most advanced, innovative, high-quality and research-oriented radiation oncology programs in the country. He

A few ideas to help your child get off the tech, get outside and join the human race if your kids are with you while you’re reading this, take a look at them. I bet you a dollar they are looking at a screen. Go ahead, see what they’re up to … I’ll wait. Did

Today in the U.S., one third of children are overweight or obese, and this number is continuing to rise. For children and adolescents aged 2-19 years, the prevalence of obesity stands at 18.5% and has affected about 13.7 million children and adolescents. Obesity disproportionately affects children from low-income families. Studies show that overweight children are

It’s amazing what a teeny-tiny camera can do. PillCam Capsule Endoscopy is an innovative, non-invasive procedure to aid physicians in detecting gastrointestinal disorders and patterns. According to Ghanem Almounajed, MD, Chief, Gastroenterology Department at Hurley Medical Center, the PillCam is an easy-to-swallow, disposable capsule that contains a tiny, wireless camera. “It’s used for evaluation of

EXTRA LIFE is a grass roots fundraising program sponsored by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to save local kids through the power of play. From console to lawn games, EXTRA LIFE gamers are known for doing what they do best: helping sick and injured kids at their chosen Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. That’s exactly what one

The Michigan Health Endowment Fund has awarded Hurley Medical Center an $85,800 grant to expand the Food FARMacy and address food insecurity in Genesee County. Since launching the Food FARMacy last in August 2017, Hurley has provided immediate food assistance to over 700 people. Last November, Hurley launched a process for our primary care clinics,

Genesys Health System is pleased to welcome breast surgeon, Linda Dubay, MD to the cancer care team. A board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Dubay has more than 25 years of experience, specializing in breast cancer, breast health and high-risk screenings. Dr. Dubay is known for her quality of patient experience, leadership skills, extensive surgical experience and

The Genesee County Chiefs of Police Association, Genesee Intermediate School District, Weiss Child Advocacy Center, Easterseals, Genesee Health System (GHS), Whaley Children’s Center and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Genesee County office all collaborated to launch a Handle With Care pilot program in Genesee County schools for the 2018-19 school year. Promoting

Jason Caya, Vice President of the Hurley Board of Managers, recently graduated from the year-long Excellence in Governance Fellowship through The Michigan Hospital Association (MHA). He walks in the footsteps of fellow board members Chris Flores, Charlotte Edwards, Carl Bekofske, Phil Shaltz and Frances Gilcreast. Through the Excellence in Governance Fellowship, board members are educated