Technology continues to expand and play an integral role in our lives. We use our phones for more than calling a friend – they’re our way of life: social media, texting, playing games and more. Without our phones or tablets we are lost! Ever wonder how much time you spend on your smartphone or with

When you think of someone having a mole on their face, you may envision a “beauty mark” like Marilyn Monroe’s or Cindy Crawford’s. Other people associate moles as a characteristic of witches or villains – raised and unsightly. In popular culture, heroes and heroines are usually associated with clear, smooth facial skin while villains are

Maureen Tippen, Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, University of Michigan-Flint, holds service learning in high regard. “It just makes a person look at things differently,” she states. “We want our students to be global citizens and we really want that on their resume when they leave UM-Flint.” When Tippen began teaching at

Weight loss is a very personal thing. Dr. Frank Tilli, Director of Interventional Cardiology at Genesys Regional Medical Center for the last six years, has struggled with his weight since he was a child. “My weight has been up and down throughout my entire life,” he shares. At the age of 52, he decided to

Flu season is upon us, and Genesee Health Plan wants to make sure you and your family members have the information and resources you need to be prepared for flu season and to protect yourself against the influenza virus. Did you know that every year between November and March, hundreds of thousands of Americans get

With school in full swing, parents need to watch for signs of bullying behavior. As the excitement of back-to-school has now slipped into the day-to-day reality of schedules, homework and afterschool activities, it’s an important time to have a conversation with children about bullying, both to protect children from getting bullied, and prevent the bullying

In the minds of patients, dental procedures and pain are often synonymous. Anxiety and apprehension are typically present during dental visits, and especially magnified in pediatric patients. Certain procedures evoke a feeling of dread; for example, the proverbial “root canal” and the removal of wisdom teeth. Fear associated with dentistry persists despite the decreasing incidents

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; Mohmmed Margni, MD and Jeffrey Rohr, DO for their gracious

Quit Smoking Workshops Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint 10.2/11.2/11.15/12.4.2017 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Downtown Flint 10.14.2017 Hurley Medical Center Teen Heart Check Fenton High School 10.14.2017 Baby Care Part 1 Childbirth Education McLaren Flint Ballenger Conference Room #2 10.11.2017 Parkinson’s Support Group Genesys Administrative Services Building 10.12.2017 Breastfeeding Class Genesys Health Park

While working part-time at a farm giving horseback riding lessons and mucking out stalls, Molly Reeser met Casey Foote. The lively ten-year-old visited the farm regularly to care for and ride the horses with a friend; it was a therapeutic way for Casey to deal with the treatment she was undergoing for bone and brain

For the Cooke family, a visit to the doctor’s office for strep throat turned into five days in the hospital – and a shocking diagnosis. But, this amazing family has stuck together as a team, inspiring others as they raise awareness of a misunderstood disease. Meagan and Chris Cooke have two daughters: nine-year-old Makenna and