On June 9, over 400 people from 90 different cities gathered at Grand Blanc High School to participate in an event benefitting the Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance and raise awareness of the disease in the area.
The City of Flint has come a long way in its revitalization movement; but a dark side remains – a widespread drug problem. And, it’s not just a crisis in Flint, it’s a statewide problem that’s killing people. According to statistics, 144 people die each day in the United States from drug addiction.
The real and true gifts we receive in life are those that are given from the heart. And, Andy Younger, Race Director for the Crim Festival of Races, gave his friend, Marty Skaates, perhaps the greatest gift he will ever receive – when he donated a kidney to him.
For many of us, the thought of undergoing surgery is terrifying – so, My City Wellness has “scrubbed in” to get up close with many talented local physicians as they performed a variety of procedures. Our sincerest thanks to doctors Susan Mosier-LaClair and Jeffrey Rohr for their gracious cooperation in creating this issue’s special section.
When Chad Grant, the new CEO and President of McLaren Flint, met with My City Magazine, the team was greeted with a great big smile and an enthusiastic handshake. He began his new position in January of this year, bringing an extensive background of healthcare leadership experience, including successful management of acute care hospital operations, strategic planning, new business development and change management. And, he has big shoes to fill – those of former CEO, Donald Kooy, who retired after 23 years. Grant took some time in his busy day to chat about his new role.
Being a patient in a hospital or sitting in a waiting room while a loved one has surgery can be a very stressful time. But people at Genesys Regional Medical Center can’t help but smile when Pemba, a gentle Golden Doodle stops in to provide a little pet therapy with his handler, Norma Jean Wolf.
For Greg Jones and Deb Gustafson, life has changed dramatically since being diagnosed with kidney disease.
McLaren Lapeer Region has been honored for exceptional quality and safety in five categories with MPRO’s 2017 Governor’s Award of Excellence. The awards are given to health care providers that “have achieved, maintained and continually improved in specific rigorous milestones related to the award they received.” The presentation of awards took place May 10 in Bath Township.
Are you struggling with a drug addiction or have a family member who is struggling? A new program is in place that could help.
At a special assembly held on June 8, Grand Blanc East Middle School presented a check to CMN Hospitals in the amount of $2,644.70. The funds were raised during their recent Walk-a-thon that was inspired by one of their own seventh grade students, Rebekah Sassack.
Acne can be merely an annoyance, or it can plague your life. Millions of teens are afflicted with acne; which can range from a breakout here and there, to the cystic and scarring variety. It can negatively affect self-esteem and be so severe to even cause depression. There comes a point when you don’t even want to look at yourself in the mirror, nobody talks to you, and you know it hinders your chances of succeeding at almost everything. When did the last homecoming queen or king have bad acne? You no longer want to leave the house – I can’t begin to imagine how difficult life would be.
