Here is a fun look at MCM’s July cover photoshoot. Our photographer caught the action over several hours as graffiti artist (lawyer by day), Charles Boike, turned The Block into an awesome work of art! Photography by Eric Dutro Charles A. Boike Facebook.com/wakenpaint Instagram.com/wakenpaint
Early in life, John Matonich watched his mother give her time to the community through civic involvement. He fondly remembers how she served on the local school board and was active in the Business and Professional Women’s Club and other organizations. “My mother was a big believer in joining things,” he says. “She believed in
At Buckham Gallery, the exhibition, “Solar Intensity” features artists: Kenneth Hakala, Craig Hinshaw, Mary Beth Koszut, and Bernd Miesing. The show runs from June 10 to July 2. The gallery is located at 134 ½ Second Street, and is open Thursday through Saturday, 12pm to 5:30pm. Photography by Eric Dutro
As we wrap up the first year of My City Wellness, I’m very excited about this issue – the word groundbreaking comes to mind. For so many people, thoughts of having surgery are terrifying. We wanted to go “Inside the O.R.” and bring you up close with a group of very talented physicians who perform
For many of us, the thought of undergoing surgery is terrifying – so, My City Wellness “scrubbed in” to get up close with a group of talented local physicians as they performed a variety of procedures. Our sincerest thanks to doctors Culver, Dobies, Lesneski, Margni, Palavali, and Waters for their gracious cooperation in creating this
McLaren is a hospital organization well-respected and highly-esteemed in not only Genesee County, but in other parts of Michigan, as well. Certainly, staff members who work with patients every day contribute to the great reputation; but behind every great organization is a great team, and a great team requires a great leader. Don Kooy, President
Flint Color Vibe 5K Run 7.16.2016 UM-Flint Fitting in Fitness: Diabetes Prevention Hurley Medical Center 8.2.2016 40th HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races Downtown Flint 8.25-27.2016 Family Promise Give Me Shelter 5K Davison 8.13.2016 Brookwood Boogie 5K Run Burton 9.22.2016
Staying active is imperative to living a long, healthy and happy life. Lifestyles that incorporate a variety of physical, mental and social activities can really enhance the lives of seniors during their “Golden Years.” Studies have shown that even moderate to light exercise and physical activity can improve the health of individuals who are frail
Dear Flint, Forty years. Forty races. Four hundred miles. It’s a long time, a lot of pavement covered, and lot of good that has been accomplished. Who knew, when we first met on that hot, August day in 1977, that 40 years later we’d still be running together, bigger and stronger than ever? Who knew
Snoring can be a funny thing. Many a YouTube video shows people in the depths of sleep and sounding like a chainsaw. I, too, have chuckled at how funny they can be. Like many aspects of medicine, however, snoring has a severity spectrum ranging from funny to life-threatening. While snoring can certainly be life-threatening for
Students in the Physical Therapy Department at the University of Michigan-Flint have big hearts – and a huge desire to contribute to the community. They not only undergo rigorous physical therapy training and study for many long and tedious hours; they have also formed a student-led, pro bono clinic at the Catholic Charities North End
Most Michigan residents are familiar with the mosquitoes that we often encounter during our summer months. Further, the current focus on Zika virus and its association to babies born with severe brain defects has captured international attention. So, what you’re likely wondering, and the main question I have been getting from friends and family, is:
