Health & Fitness

Published April 20, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County launches smaller vaccine clinics for select communities

OAKLAND COUNTY— For older residents or those who speak English as a second language, securing a slot to get the COVID-19 vaccine can be quite the ordeal.

Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers has started a Post COVID-19 Outpatient Rehabilitation Recovery Program. Kip Worley works with physical therapist Kayla Daniels March 29.

Published April 15, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Health care officials respond to COVID-19 recovery needs

METRO DETROIT — Recovering from COVID-19 can be a long process, and health care officials are seeing a new need to support people through it.

Beaumont researchers develop blood test that might predict Alzheimer’s disease

Published April 10, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Beaumont researchers develop blood test that might predict Alzheimer’s disease

ROYAL OAK — Using a technique called precision medicine, researchers at Beaumont Health recently discovered a simple blood test that might provide an early prediction of Alzheimer’s disease in patients.

Local resident advocates for lung cancer funding, research

Published April 10, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township resident advocates for lung cancer funding, research

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Terita McKenzie said her mother deserved a fighting chance. Now, she’s giving her one.

During the month of April, the trees outside the Judson Center in Royal Oak light up blue as part of its #Autism2Light campaign.

Published April 9, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Light up blue for Autism Awareness Month

ROYAL OAK — For the fifth year in a row, the Judson Center glows blue after dark in observance that April is Autism Awareness Month.

The Friendship Circle recently hosted a UMatter event about mental health challenges facing teenagers. The speakers at the event were, from left to right, Ann Arbor Skyline senior Gracie Greenberg, former Detroit Lions player Trevor Bates, HAVEN of Oakland County volunteer Kelly Erickson, and Eastern Michigan University junior Hannah Palmer.

Published April 7, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

Teen mental health takes center stage

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For more than two decades, the Friendship Circle has been a source of support for metro Detroit residents.

Published April 7, 2021

Metro

Local doctor pleads for vigilance as COVID cases climb

METRO DETROIT — A year ago, when metro Detroit was just getting used to the COVID-19 virus being an everyday risk, we had just a small amount of information and a lot of worries.

Published April 6, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights police provide compassionate care with COMEBACK Quick Response Team

STERLING HEIGHTS — In February of 2020, shortly before COVID-19 nearly brought the world to its knees, the Sterling Heights Police Department partnered with a local nonprofit to tackle an existing epidemic that was sweeping the country.

The Michigan State Police is putting more than 1,250 calming bags in all of its patrol vehicles to help during interactions with people on the autism spectrum.

Published April 4, 2021

Metro

State police outfit vehicles with calming kits to help people with autism

METRO DETROIT — April is Autism Awareness Month, and the Michigan State Police is joining with other law enforcement agencies to not only raise awareness about autism, but also include new calming bags in their patrol vehicles.

FH Special Services hires new fitness coordinator

Published March 26, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills Special Services hires new fitness coordinator

FARMINGTON HILLS — While members of the community anxiously await the opening of The Hawk, the Farmington Hills Special Services Department is working on putting together a staff, including the newly hired Tim Suchan, who will serve as the city’s fitness coordinator.

Published March 26, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Free training aims to reduce opioid overdoses during pandemic

ROYAL OAK — The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities is taking the fight against opioid overdoses to the streets with free curbside Narcan training.

Cadette lifts spirits of pediatric patients

Published March 26, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Cadette lifts spirits of pediatric patients

DETROIT/GROSSE POINTE WOODS/MEMPHIS — Kayla Saelens always leads with her heart. The 12-year-old Memphis resident, a member of Girl Scout Troop No. 75062, likes to help other people — especially children.

“Gray Matters: Laughter and Brain Health” is the title of a free virtual lecture for Michigan seniors aimed at helping them find the brighter side of life by exploring the benefits of laughter on the brain, particularly zduring current stressful times. JVS Human Services have teamed up with Jewish Family Services to provide monthly lectures for local seniors.

Published March 25, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield groups offer virtual brain health lecture for seniors

SOUTHFIELD — Local seniors are invited to take place in a monthly virtual lecture administered by Mind University.

Published March 23, 2021

Metro

Local woman receives kidney transplant 9 months later

TROY — A story shared on social media and a calling from a higher power are what led to a successful kidney transplant for Troy Athens High School graduate and Rochester Hills resident Leigh Leader, 31, who had been searching for a kidney donor.

Local residents earn spots on the Michigan Sports Legacy Conservancy

Published March 22, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Local residents earn spots on the Michigan Sports Legacy Conservancy

BIRMINGHAM/WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Michigan Sports Legacy Conservancy recently elected two local residents as chairman and vice chairman on the organization’s board of directors.

Published March 21, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital first in U.S. to use new tech for Parkinson’s, seizure patients

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Last month, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital became the first in the United States to surgically implant a “next-generation” deep brain stimulation system to help manage Parkinson’s disease symptoms.

Published March 21, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Monthly blood drives begin at Sterling Heights Community Center

STERLING HEIGHTS — Blood is a precious resource, and not one to take for granted, especially during a pandemic.

Published March 17, 2021

Metro

Fitness goes hybrid too

METRO DETROIT — As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, gyms and fitness studios have had to get creative to sculpt their clients’ work-from-home physiques from a distance.

Jewish Family Service and Dr. Jeffrey London have partnered to lead a workshop discussing depression, mood disorders and different ways to cope during this difficult time. Workshops will be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m.

Published March 12, 2021

Southfield Sun

Group focuses on mood during COVID-19

SOUTHFIELD — Keeping spirits up during the gloomy days of winter is hard enough. The isolation and litany of other issues that have come along with COVID-19 have made this particular winter hard on a lot of people.

Thousands vaccinated across St. Clair Shores during clinics

Published March 6, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Thousands vaccinated across St. Clair Shores during clinics

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Recipients said they felt lucky to have had the opportunity to be vaccinated, and city officials said they were pleased to offer peace of mind to the thousands that turned up at local COVID-19 vaccination clinics.