For Blackthorn Pub, located in the quaint village of Holly, the week of St. Patrick’s Day is the busiest time of the year – and once you’ve tasted their authentic Irish dishes, you’ll understand why! The tasty, Guinness®-battered haddock, served with hand-cut Blackthorn fries and a vinegary, Irish slaw is not only popular on St. Paddy’s Day,
Today’s electronic networking – via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media platforms – didn’t exist back in 1980, when the Flint Women’s Forum (FWF) first began. It’s okay, though, because face-to-face networking is the bedrock behind this assembly of women who range in age from 20-75. They’ve all achieved success at the companies they
Fri. Feb. 16 Sloan Museum: Valentine’s Date Night Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST Enjoy a catered dinner from Redwood Lodge, including appetizers and drinks, then stroll through the museum and dance the night away. Take home a souvenir photo, included with your tickets. Ages 18 plus. 6-10pm. For more information, email rentals@sloanlongway.org or call 810.237.3427. Sloan
Fri. Feb. 9 Treehouse Storytime: Animal Tracks Sprout the love of reading and nature by sharing books, singing songs and making a craft. Recommended for families ages 2 and older. Fri. 11am-12pm, Sat. 9am-9pm For-Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N. Genesee Rd., Burton Fri. Feb. 9 Sloan Museum presents: Galentine’s Day Get ready to
Happy New Year! As we turn the calendar to 2018, many of us are thinking about living healthier lives. What do we have if we don’t have our health? This was the motivation behind creating My City Wellness; to highlight the abundance of top-level health care organizations in Greater Flint, and to inform our readers
FLINT – Deidra A. Wilson, MPH, Vice President of Government Relations for McLaren Health Care Corporation, has been named to the prestigious “40 Under 40” list by Crain’s Detroit Business. The honorees were selected by Crain’s editorial team from nominations based on their impact and achievements in business and to represent a diversity of sectors
With $240,000 in Grants from the Community Foundation of Greater Flint and the Hagerman Foundation FLINT – Hurley Medical Center, in partnership with NYU Langone Health and Michigan State University’s Pediatric Public Health Initiative (PPHI), has launched the Video Interaction Project (VIP) at Hurley Children’s Clinic in Flint, located at 300 E. First Street. VIP
FLINT – The Hurley Foundation has received a $50,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Flint from its following funds: Frances Willson Healthcare Fund, Coleman J. Ross and Lois R. Ross Memorial Fund for Health, and the Healthy Youth/Healthy Seniors Fund. The purpose of the grant, “Transitions of Care for the Elderly,” is to
Michigan is the third state to implement a groundbreaking model established at San Francisco General Hospital in California. FLINT – Hurley Medical Center is proud to announce the establishment of Michigan’s first Trauma Recovery Center (TRC). The TRC assists victims of crime to help them meet their own needs as they transition from the hospital
Winter is upon us. Pretty snow, holiday festivities and kids on vacation are all great aspects of this season in Michigan. Colds, coughs, and snot … not so much! Yet, it is inevitable that doctors see an uptick in patients with these common maladies at this time of year, resulting in a $20 billion hit
The beginning of a New Year is a great time to make positive changes in our lives, and for many of us, this involves a healthier diet and exercise regime. Based on recommendations from the USDA, a high-carbohydrate (mostly from grains) and low-fat, low-protein diet is the way to go. This generally means lots of
Dr. Patrick Atkinson, Professor of Mechanical and Bioengineering at Kettering University, believes there are “undiscovered surgeons walking among us and they don’t even know it.” He meets them firsthand as he helps pre-med and bioengineering students get to the heart of what it’s like to be a surgeon, by doing one crucial thing. “Teaching by
