
From the Publisher: Wellness Fall 2017
Dear Readers, With this issue, we begin Volume 3 of My City…

Hurley Opens Region’s First Food Pharmacy, Creating New Program to Address Food Insecurity
On August 1, local media was on hand for the grand opening…

Sugar Intake During Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Allergies
If you’re a Health Hero – or a Health Hero in the…

Get Vaccinated!
Did you know that only 56 percent of Michigan toddlers are up-to-date…

Macular Degeneration Risk Factors and Treatment
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of blindness…

Dr. Bobby Mukkamala Making a Difference
Srinivas “Bobby” Mukkamala, MD is a board-certified otolaryngologist – head and neck…

Breaking the Chain Local Doctor’s Breast-Screening Method Saves Lives
For decades, a mammogram was a woman’s only choice for breast cancer…

Infant Hearing Screening
We are lucky to live in this generation. There are many reasons…

Genesys Receives Medication Compounding Certification from TJC
Genesys was the nation’s first hospital and pharmacy to receive the new…
Genesys Earns National Stroke Gold Plus Award
The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association awarded Genesys with…

Miracle League of Greater Flint Grand Blanc Teen Hopes to Bring Baseball to all Kids
“Our players may not be able to run the bases or hit…
Genesys Offers Free Car Seat Safety Checks
Genesys Health System is teaming up with the Grand Blanc Fire Department…

Patel Named New CMO of McLaren Flint
Binesh Patel, MD has been named Chief Medical Officer of McLaren Flint.…

Safe & Snug Hurley NICU Welcomes a New Panda Warmer
In July, Hurley Medical Center celebrated the success of the “Panda Warmer…

Genesys Welcomes New Physicians
Three physicians have joined the employed staff at Genesys: Steven Brooks, DO,…

McLaren Welcomes Sports Medicine Specialist
McLaren Family Residency Center is pleased to welcome board-certified family and sports…

Kettering Pre-Med Experiential Learning
Kettering University, the school well-known for its ties to the automotive industry…

McLaren Flint Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program Recognized on National Level
The Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare (AABH) recently recognized the McLaren Flint…

Genesee Health Plan Helps Residents Prepare for Flu Season
Want to stay healthy this winter? Mark your calendars for Genesee Health…

Terminating “Text Neck”
Technology continues to expand and play an integral role in our lives.…