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 doctors Michael Kia, MD and Jamal Farhan, MD for their gracious cooperation in creating this ongoing special section.
WARREN, MI – Gwen MacKenzie, Senior Vice President, Ascension Healthcare and Ministry Market Executive, Ascension Michigan, has named Chris Palazzolo President and CEO of Ascension Crittenton and Genesys Health System. Palazzolo has served as President and CEO of Ascension Michigan’s Mid-Michigan ministries since 2016.
On December 2, Wellness Services, Inc. celebrated their community art project “Peace by Piece” at the Greater Flint Arts Council with refreshments and music, and showcased a compilation of tiles painted by the community. Also at the event was a speaker who was HIV positive, to share his experiences, inspire the attendees, and raise awareness.
“Seeing floaters” is one of the most common complaints that I hear from patients. While the majority of us will experience at least one floater at some point in our lifetimes, it is very important to have a dilated eye exam if you begin to see new floaters in your field of vision, especially if they are associated with other symptoms, such as flashes of light.
FLINT – Binesh Patel, MD, Chief Medical Officer at McLaren Flint, is pleased to announce the appointments of Parul Sud, MD as Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at McLaren Flint, and Kavitha Kesari, MD as Associate Program Director, effective October 1, 2017. The Internal Medicine Residency Program is affiliated with the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
Join Paulette Epstein, Planetarium Manager and Staff Astronomer at the Michigan Science Center, and find out why scientists think dark matter exists, what it could be made of and the different detection methods available to scientists right now from 6-6:45pm. Then, enjoy the 7pm showing of Space School.
Moving through the narrow staircase leading up to 134 ½ West Second Street – home to Buckham Gallery for the past 30 years – carries excitement and anticipation. Hearing the chatter of guests above and their feet on the creaking wood floors before you reach the top; before the narrow way opens into a large, carefully-lit space where white walls bear contemporary art. The vibrancy of the space is balanced with the contrasting heavy, dark wood beams of the cathedral ceiling.
When Steve Curto met Camre Carr, it was love at first sight. But, although their romance began nine years ago, Camre can only remember the last couple of days. While it’s entertaining to watch someone living with memory loss in a movie, it is reality for this Linden couple.
For Ryan LaFontaine, success could mean becoming the nation’s No.1 car dealership, the youngest chairman of the North American International Auto Show, or receiving many prestigious business awards. While he has accomplished these things, success to him means beating cancer, having a cherished wife and a thriving family. To this humble businessman, it is defined by a strong faith in God, family, and friends – in that order.
Trayvon “Cam” Johnson, seventh grader at Carman-Ainsworth Middle School, never thought about attending college before meeting Chris McLavish, the founder of the non-profit CMB Basketball and Johnson’s coach. McLavish hand-picked him three years ago, during a try-out to play point guard on his CMB Runnin’ Rebels Boys Elite Amateur Athletic Union Flint Travel Basketball Team, which is ranked top five in the state of Michigan.
“I started drumming at the age of five – my father bought me a drumset for Christmas, and the rest is history. I’ve been playing ever since.” Watching Eugene McBride play, it’s abundantly clear that drumming is his passion. Today, he lives the life of a professional drummer, traveling the world and playing with a long-list of other professional musicians.
