When Sam went to the vet last year with her cat, April, she got terrible news no pet owner ever wants to hear: her precious kitty was sick and had a tumor on her stomach. The vet provided a list of the different treatment options available to help April get well, but they were all very expensive and Sam just couldn’t afford even one. If Sam had purchased pet health insurance, the outcome would have been much better.
A joint venture between Ascension Genesys and Hurley Medical Center, the Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute (GHCI) takes pride in its comprehensive treatment of the deadly disease. “We offer the full gamut of services at GHCI – from medical and radiation treatments to support services such as transportation, financial assistance, support groups, exercise classes, yoga, painting and more,” says Melissa Farney, Quality Practice Manager at the Institute. “We offer free social worker services and a registered dietician to help patients with their nutritional needs. We want our patients to receive everything they need to recover.”
Although we consider our pets family members, we are biologically different. Some of the healthy food we consume can be harmful, even fatal to our four-legged friends. We must be careful what table scraps we give them. Sure, they are awfully adorable (and whiny) when they beg; but they don’t know what they are begging for and it is up to us to keep them safe.
FLINT – Mott Children’s Health Center is pleased to announce the launch of our new pediatric rehabilitation program including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy.
The newest member of the medical staff at Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute, (GHCI), Dr. Amy Calati, Medical Hematologist/Oncologist, was born and raised in Michigan. After earning her undergraduate degree from Wayne State University and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University, she completed her residency at St. John’s Ascension Providence Hospital in Novi, where she served as chief resident and chief hematology/oncology fellow. She started at GHCI in September 2020 and with her zest and positive outlook, has made an impact on its culture, staff and patients.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), dental health is a very important part of your pet’s overall wellbeing. Their teeth and gums should be checked at least once a year by a veterinarian to look for early signs of a problem and maintain good mouth health.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system. People with IBS can experience abdominal pain/cramping, bloating, diarrhea, constipation and flatulence, and it can be a long-lasting problem with variable symptoms.
GENESEE COUNTY – Through the month of March, the 6th Annual Commit to Fit Active Schools Challenge offered an opportunity for all 21 Genesee County school districts to participate and promote physical activity among students Pre-K through Grade 12.
One of the great pleasures of my 40-year career in veterinary medicine has been to witness the wonderful mystery of the human-animal bond. From the time we decided to invite animals into our lives and homes, we humans have attached our emotions to our furry companions, and they, in turn, attach their emotions right back to us. This heartfelt connection with our pets creates a bond that has both physical and psychological implications for both parties.
On April 1, Mott Community College will present author and award-winning journalist John Quiñones as the first lecturer of the 2021 Ballenger Eminent Persons Lecture Series.
The scene was chaos. Police officers fired bullets and tear gas into the crowd of picketers and at the band of strikers at the gate to Fisher Body #2. Picketers and strikers retaliated by throwing rocks, bolts, door hinges and screws. A police car was flipped and the violence was escalating. Victor Reuther maneuvered the sound car (a car with a PA system mounted on the top) slowly through the crowd while shouting encouragement for strikers through a bullhorn. Sitting to his right, Genora Johnson saw an opportunity to protect the workers from police, show solidarity and calm the night. Taking the bullhorn from Reuther, she rallied the women on the street to break through the line of cops and defend their husbands, brothers and friends shouting, “we will form a line around the men, and if the police want to fire then they’ll just have to fire into us!” Women bravely heeded her call and moved to stand in the way of the cops and their weapons. The wall of women was unbreakable with cops unwilling to advance with force against it. The Battle of the Running Bulls was over, but the work of the Women’s Emergency Brigade had just begun.
When the pioneers first began inhabiting Genesee County starting in the 1830s, settlements began to dot the landscape. As more and more people came to the area to find work in lumber or grain mills, start a business, or find a home, some settlements grew into small, unincorporated villages. MCM presents the lost villages of Genesee County.
