Life is full of transitions and stages – from schooling and working, to moving, to raising children and empty-nesting, to retiring. As we and our loved ones grow older, there are important ways in which we can protect and maintain our health. Being thoughtful and proactive about our physical, social, spiritual, and mental well-being can add significant meaning and longevity to our lives.
A Breast Health Navigator helps patients and their families maneuver successfully through the health care system. The navigator also provides emotional support and helps guide patients through their breast cancer treatment – from diagnosis to recovery and beyond.
CAD/CAM dentures are a cost-effective treatment modality proving to be beneficial to both the clinician and the patient in regard to the number of appointments necessary to deliver final result – only two visits. Functional research through assessment of the digital manufacturing of dentures and patient evaluation shows positive results, leading to an increased use of digital manufacturing. The first CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing) denture was made in 1994.
Health status impacts every aspect of a community. In Flint and Genesee County, heart disease, obesity and diabetes are three of the top health issues. But the community – patients, physicians, and other city and medical professionals – has a mission to begin creating a healthier, strategic vision for improving the well-being of those who reside here. We have profiled “The Big 3” health issues with information about each, and also the local initiatives that are in place in the community to motivate those affected to make a change.
