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: Sarina Bains, MD, Endocrine Surgery 3500 Calkins Road, Flint 48532 810.249.5540
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. CO-OP Financial Services (co-opfs.org) is a payment and financial technology company whose mission is ensuring the success of the credit
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. The path was the brainchild of Alisa Stewart, who passed away earlier this year in a tragic car
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 result is amazing and the impact is deep,”
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. “I’m glad to
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
When I am looking for something different to cook, I always go through my mother’s recipe box. I found this delicious recipe for Carrot Ginger Soup. It’s easy to make and perfect comfort food to serve on an autumn day. Carrot Ginger Soup Ingredients 2 T. butter 1 1/2 c. diced onions 10-12 peeled, sliced
Flint’s Lydia Taylor named semifinalist in the sixth annual Breakthrough Global Challenge. In early September, the Breakthrough Prize Foundation announced the top 30 student semifinalists in the sixth annual Breakthrough Junior Challenge global science video competition and one of Flint’s own made the cut. Lydia Taylor, a student at Mott Middle College High School, entered
September is National Recovery Month — a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. The Serenity House in Flint is hosting their Annual Flint Recovery Walk & Rally, which
For many years my family and I have attended the St. John Catholic Church Apple fest in Fenton that is held annually in September. One of my favorite things to do at the festival was to buy one of the hundreds of apple pies that are sold there. Dutch Apple pie, served warm and topped
September is Hunger Action Month, a national movement to raise awareness about hunger in the United States and the policies and systems that can combat it. This year, the efforts are even more pressing, especially in Michigan, according to a recently released press statement. Due to the global pandemic, Feeding America predicts Michigan’s statewide food
September is Suicide Prevention Month and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) wants to remind Veterans and their loved ones through the “Be There” campaign that small actions can make a big difference to Veterans experiencing difficult times. During this and every month the Detroit VA Medical Center remains committed to spreading awareness of
