Kind, gentle, compassionate, humble. These words have been used to describe beloved community leader, Dr. Samuel Dismond, who passed away in February at the age of 89. Dr. Dismond’s 50-year career in Family Medicine included work at the former St. Joseph’s Hospital of Flint and at Hurley Medical Center, where he was the first African
Dr. Michelle Rosynsky, current YWCA Greater Flint CEO, has a dream. It started years back, when she was a member of the YWCA GF board of directors. Then, she imagined a place in Flint that would act as a hub for women to get together, support one another, learn valuable life skills and more; now,
Happy Spring! I don’t think we’ve ever been more ready to get outdoors and enjoy the weather! One of the most enjoyable activities is leashing up our pups and going for a walk. It’s good for our health, both physical and emotional. Last November, my family lost a beloved member; our 16-year-old dog and “office
Have you ever had a nagging pain in the bottom of your foot? It plagues you in the morning and feels like a dagger stabbing you in your heel with every step you take. If this sounds familiar, you could be suffering from plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the ligament (plantar fascial band)
Spring is the time for flowers and plants. As soon as April begins, many of us flock to our local garden shops and nurseries, looking for a little bit of potted beauty to spice up our indoor and outdoor environments. This is all fine and fun; but if you have pets hanging around, you may
It’s no secret – to keep your pup happy and healthy, good nutrition is of utmost importance. What should your canine eat to stay healthy? Commercial Dog Food Designed to meet all of a dog’s nutritional needs, most of the leading commercial products contain meat, grains, vegetables, fruit and vitamins. The American College of Veterinary
When there are no more balls to fetch, mice to chase or snuggles to give, when everything possible has been done to treat a beloved pet’s illness, the time comes when the only thing left to do is say goodbye. Our pets are our family. They grow up with us, comfort us when we are
According to Dr. Prabhat Pokhrel, osteoporosis is a loss of bone mass or bone mineral density (BMD). About ten million Americans are affected by osteoporosis which in turn leads to bone fracture with minimal or even no obvious trauma. Normally, older bone tissues are replaced by new bone tissue throughout one’s life. Every ten years,
So, you’ve decided to welcome a new kitten or puppy into your family. Well, congratulations! May all the best snuggles and love come your way. Having a pet is a wonderful experience for everyone involved: it teaches patience, responsibility and especially, how to care for another living being. You can bet that little guy/gal will
Proper nail trimming is an essential part of dog grooming, according to Tonya Gerrow, owner of Tonya’s Tender Touch Dog Grooming, a longtime Fenton business. “It’s very important,” she says, adding that she has provided grooming for dogs and cats since 1992. The need for trimming a cat’s claws depends on whether it is an
We Michiganders slog through our winters hoping for warm spring, summer and fall days. We white-knuckle through the travails of icy roads, snowy days and freezing temperatures with dreams of new life and greener times. And when April does finally arrive, we feel we finally can relax because the warm seasons are here. However, we
How long do I have to wait to have cataract surgery? Will my cataracts come back if I have surgery too soon? I have glaucoma – is it safe to have cataract surgery? These are just a few questions people ask about cataracts. It’s no wonder this topic is so widely discussed, because cataracts affect
