By Stacy Sawyer Director of Communications at Hamilton Community Health Network The hospital stay may end, but the work of taking care of your heart is just beginning. For patients recovering from a heart attack or stroke, the road ahead can come with a lot of questions. What medications do I need? How active
There comes a time in life when we begin paying closer attention to our bodies. Maybe it is when getting up from the floor requires a little strategy. Maybe it is when the doctor starts using phrases like “we need to keep an eye on that.” Or perhaps it happens when we realize we have
When we hear the word longevity, it can sound complicated. Special supplements, expensive treatments or a strict lifestyle that most of us simply don’t have time for. But longevity can be much simpler: How can we help our bodies stay healthy, strong and functional for as many years as possible? Living longer is wonderful, but
Over the past century, schools have changed in ways that are both visible in the hallways and invisible in the hearts of the communities they serve. What was once a collection of one-room schoolhouses scattered across rural landscapes has evolved into complex systems of education, technology, and community support. Yet despite dramatic changes in structure,
By Keegan Deloney Atherton continued as a one-room schoolhouse for the next 100 years, occasionally serving as a church. Clio built its first school in 1888 during a period of exceptional growth. During the early 20th century, Flint became a national leader in the “community school” movement. From 1903 through 1904, local
Aging is inevitable. Feeling old is not. Today’s adults are redefining what it means to grow older. More people are focusing on staying active, maintaining strong social connections, preserving mobility, and looking and feeling their best well into their 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond. The good news is that local residents have access to a
Planning is underway for the Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in 2026. The city of Fenton, along with numerous community partners, is preparing a full year of events designed to educate, inspire, and bring residents together in celebration of this historic milestone. America250 Mission “Fenton Celebrates America 250”
What surprises many people is that protecting your brain does not have to involve expensive supplements or complicated routines. Often, it starts with simple choices made every day in the kitchen, at the grocery store, or even while packing lunch for work. Most of us think about memory loss and dementia as something that only
🏅 My City Choice Awards 2026 You voted — and the results are in! After thousands of nominations and ballots cast, we’re proud to present this year’s City’s Choice Awards winners: your favorite local eateries, standout professionals, and community favorites across Greater Flint. From burgers to barbers, coffee shops to pet care pros, these are
Aging is not simply a process of getting older—it is a stage of life that can be rich, meaningful, and deeply rewarding when supported by healthy habits and strong connections. While no one can stop the passage of time, people can greatly influence how they experience it. Staying healthy and happy in later years requires
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Education is something people have long puzzled over: how best to teach, how best to absorb information, and how best to ensure those lessons transfer into practical skills or lifelong values. Instruction methods vary from visual and auditory approaches to hands-on education, from individual or group learning to rigid
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]There’s something about lake life that naturally draws people together. Whether it’s the shimmer of water at sunset or the easy rhythm of boats returning to the dock, lakeside homes are designed for gathering. Today’s waterfront homeowners are taking that tradition a step further, creating outdoor spaces that seamlessly connect the lake, patio and
