Keeping your feet in good health is paramount to your overall well-being. Your feet are the foundation for your biomechanics and are the link to you and your physical environment. High-quality, properly-fitting shoes are the key to providing your feet with support, protection and cushioning during your ambulatory hours.

Fat, as a group, gets a bad rap; but the truth is not all fats are bad for you. In fact, a small amount of fat is important for a healthy diet and body. Fat is a major source of energy and helps our bodies to absorb important vitamins and minerals. It is used by the body to build cell membranes and the sheaths surrounding nerves, and is also essential for blood clotting, muscle movement and inflammation. Fat is a necessary component for your body; however, not all fats are created equal.

The amount and quality of your sleep affects you both mentally and physically. Just what does it take to get a good night’s sleep? George Zureikat, MD, Medical Director of Mid-Michigan Sleep Center in Grand Blanc shared his expertise on the importance of being well-rested.

Ascension Medical Group (AMG) is pleased to announce the addition of four providers in the Mid-Michigan area. Located in healthcare practices serving the Grand Blanc, Flint and surrounding region, these physicians are offering specialized services and accepting new patients at the following office locations:

Hurley Children’s Hospital partnered with five area credit unions to “CHANGE a Child’s Life” from August 17-28, 2020. In a surprise announcement, CO-OP Financial Services has announced a Miracle Match donation towards this collaborative effort.

Hurley Medical Center has transformed a green space across from the hospital into a Wellness Path in the hopes that both #TeamHurley and the Flint community will use the path to improve their health and practice mindfulness.

As a community, year after year, we “Rise Up” to help local women undergoing breast cancer treatment. This year, we soared – together, we made a difference. The annual Ladies 9-hole Golf and Luncheon was held on August 13 at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club.

The McLaren Proton Therapy Center welcomes Christian Hyde, MD, DABR to the team of radiation oncologists. Dr. Hyde is a board-certified radiation oncologist with specialized training in proton therapy. He joins a comprehensive team of oncologists at McLaren Flint that work closely to give patients their best chance in fighting their disease.

This fall, the Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) is launching the “Be A Health Hero” campaign to create awareness of the importance of immunizations for families with children. In an effort to best protect children from preventable diseases that easily spread, scheduled immunizations are recommended for children ages 0-18. In the state of Michigan, children who attend childcare facilities and public or non-public schools through grade 12, should receive scheduled recommended immunizations prior to starting each school year.