As part of the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Community-Wide strategy to address the opioid epidemic, a new Community Toolkit is now available to Flint and Genesee County residents. This Community Toolkit includes information about the opioid epidemic, risks and side effects of opioids, signs and symptoms of addiction or overdose, and much more. This Toolkit
Disposable diapers vs cloth. Homemade baby food vs store-bought. Formula vs breastmilk. These are just a few of the very important choices that most new mamas are pondering upon finding out they are carrying a new life. So, what’s the big deal with breastfeeding anyway, and what are the benefits of choosing nursing over formula-feeding?
Hurley Medical Center is making a significant impact on Flint and Genesee County through efforts designed to improve the overall health, wellness and quality of life for local residents. Hurley has served more than 2,000 food-insecure patients in the past two years through the Food FARMacy, the Diabetes Prevention Program is at various community locations,
The McLaren Proton Therapy Center, located in Flint on the campus of the Karmanos Cancer Institute, has opened its doors and is providing new technology that destroys cancer with unmatched precision, according to Hesham Gayar, MD, Medical Director of the Center. “Proton therapy is a highly precise sub-atomic particle therapy that stops accurately at the
Here are a few things going on around town to help bring in the new year. New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop Play Big 3285 S Linden Rd., Flint Play Big is hosting a family New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop to bring in 2020. Bring in the New Year with family and friends. Pay $15 a
The big night is here. As we close out 2019 in our own American way of a toast and a kiss, it’s a good thing to remember that we are not alone on this planet. Other cultures and peoples celebrate the new year in their own special (and different) way. Here are some unique New
There is new one-hour program that explains basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia. The program will be held at Forest Township Senior Center in Otisville on Monday, Jan. 6, from 1- 2:30 pm. The center is located at 130 E. Main St. A, Otisville. In the United States alone, more than five million individuals are living
How did you envision the world in 2020? Flying cars? Robot nannies? A home on Mars? As we try to measure the pace of progress it seems that most of us are optimists. We envision a clearer, better world full of comfort, ease and peace. We have grandiose ideas about what our future will look
So, what will you eat on New Year’s Day that will bring you luck for the entire year? According to fearlessfresh.com, there are many traditions that recommend you eat certain foods that will bring you prosperity and luck for the new year! Here is a look at some of the traditions. The top foods that are
What is boxing day and where did it originate? Today, December 26, is Boxing Day, a major holiday in Britain and its former colonies (Canada, Australia and New Zealand). It’s a holiday that has nothing to do with the sport or returning unwanted Christmas gifts as some believe. Boxing Day began in Victorian era Britain.
Kwanzaa is an African-American celebration of life from December 26-January 1. The festival was introduced to the United States in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a black nationalist and professor of Pan-African studies at California State University at Long Beach, as a ritual to welcome the first harvests to the home. Dr. Karenga created this festival for African-Americans
Thurs. Dec. 26- Sun. Dec. 29 Christmas at Crossroads — Holiday Magic Visit Crossroads when thousands of lights sparkle like tiny stars throughout the village with live entertainment, model trains, holiday music, costumed villagers making vintage crafts, shops full of great holiday gifts and Santa bringing smiles to faces of all ages. Ride the
