Health & Fitness

Gold ribbons decorate the trees at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak in recognition of September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Published September 22, 2020

‘Go gold’ for childhood cancer awareness

ROYAL OAK — While accidents are the leading cause of death in children, cancer is the No. 1 cause of death due to disease in children.

Published September 22, 2020

Woodward Talk

Gym, fitness studio owners in Ferndale speak on reopening after 6-month closure

FERNDALE — After many months of closures, gyms and fitness studios across Michigan were allowed to reopen Sept. 9.

Published September 22, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Recreation center reopens under state guidelines

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For the first time in six months, patrons could be seen in the Macomb Township Recreation Center. On Sept. 9, the center, located at 20699 Macomb St., opened at 25% capacity.

Published September 21, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Annual Men’s Health event moves online, drive-thru

METRO DETROIT — If the COVID-19 crisis has taught us anything, it’s that our health is never something to take for granted.

COVID-19 testing site opens in Roseville

Published September 18, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

COVID-19 testing site opens in Roseville

ROSEVILLE — Roseville is the home of one of several new testing sites for COVID-19 that are being organized by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Published September 18, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sisters bring hopeful lights home to fight cancer

STERLING HEIGHTS — COVID-19 might’ve canceled an anticancer event in the nation’s capital, but the virus couldn’t stop the light from shining in Troy, thanks to the work of two sisters.

Published September 17, 2020

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods church to offer free flu shots

HARPER WOODS — The Redeemer United Methodist Church in Harper Woods will be offering free flu shots to the public on Monday, Sept. 28.

Local experts weigh in on ‘one of the leading causes of disability’

Published September 17, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

‘Stroke deserves more attention’

WEST BLOOMFIELD — According to Dr. Alex Chebl, who is the director of the division of vascular neurology for Henry Ford Health System and the director of Henry Ford Hospital’s comprehensive stroke center, “stroke is the most important disease known to mankind.”

Published September 17, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Campaign encourages firefighters to address suicide stigmas, seek help

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and it resonates across all sectors of society — including fire departments across America.

Published September 11, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Shatter the Stigma fundraiser goes virtual

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities decided to replace its annual family festival with a monthlong virtual fundraising extravaganza this September, which is National Recovery Month.

Researchers from Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, shown here, are participating in the study.

Published September 8, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Beaumont researchers join NCI to study relationship between cancer, COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — In the age of COVID-19, a global virus that is known to more adversely affect those who are immunocompromised or who have other comorbidities, researchers are looking at how the virus impacts those also living with and being treated for cancer.

Published September 8, 2020

Rochester Post

Brooksie Way goes virtual

ROCHESTER HILLS — With many competitive races canceled this year due to COVID-19, many avid runners have been left in the dust. Organizers of the 13th annual McLaren Brooksie Way, however, have found a creative solution, allowing runners to pick their favorite course, day and time to participate.

Published September 3, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Macomb anti-drug overdose group distributes free naloxone

MACOMB COUTY — Outside a Sterling Heights church, a lifesaving treatment was recently offered for people at risk of experiencing an opioid overdose.

Roseville Police Chief Ryan Monroe discusses the Roseville Police Department’s new partnership with Families Against Narcotics at a press conference Aug. 11.

Published August 21, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville police team up with FAN to address overdoses

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department is teaming up with Fraser-based nonprofit Families Against Narcotics for a new program called the Quick Response Team.

Published August 21, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Healthy mindset event encourages having fun while staying healthy

ROSEVILLE — Getting together while maintaining social distancing guidelines can be tough. Doing so while staying healthy can be even tougher.

Published August 11, 2020

Woodward Talk

Local parks focusing on outdoor activities for residents

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — At the beginning of June and in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland County Health Division announced that it was rescinding an emergency health order that had closed down all outdoor playground equipment for children in the county.

Area Agency on Aging offers online program for caregivers

Published August 7, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Area Agency on Aging offers online program for caregivers

METRO DETROIT — The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is taking its caregiver class, the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program, and hosting it online so those caring for a sick loved one can still learn despite the pandemic.

Donation makes way for workout equipment in the park

Published August 7, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Donation makes way for workout equipment in St. Clair Shores park

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Thanks to a donation from a local health care provider, Veterans Memorial Park will soon sport new fitness equipment to help residents stay in shape.

Published August 5, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Local gym has remained open despite executive order, visits from police

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Multiple Powerhouse Gym locations have opted to remain open, including the one on Haggerty Road in West Bloomfield.

Published July 28, 2020

Rochester Post

Library uses 3D printers to print, donate face shields

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Public Library has put its 3D printers to use to create face shields for local health care workers, senior centers and community members.