Health & Fitness

Published October 20, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Don’t let isolation lead to stagnation

METRO DETROIT — Many of us, fortunately, have been able to avoid contracting the dangerous COVID-19 virus.

Published October 16, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Macomb County receives $2.5 million to combat opioid crisis

MACOMB COUNTY — Tens of millions of dollars were recently allocated to continue to support the opioid crisis response.

Published October 16, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Police: Watch for signs of suicide in loved ones

STERLING HEIGHTS — As the end of 2020 draws nearer, the Sterling Heights Police Department is assuring the public that it is OK to seek help when thoughts about committing suicide arise.

Published October 12, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Macomb County receives $2.5 million to combat opioid crisis

MACOMB COUNTY — Tens of millions of dollars were recently allocated to continue to support the opioids crisis response.

Grady Smith, 10, and Southfield resident Jessica Carroll were able to meet for the first time via Zoom in September at the DKMS Gala. Carroll was the bone marrow donor that helped save the boy’s life.

Published October 7, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield woman meets boy she saved with bone marrow donation

SOUTHFIELD — If you were to take one look at 10-year-old Grady Smith, you’d see a young boy who enjoys sports and school.

Coping strategies offered for seniors during pandemic

Published October 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Coping strategies offered for seniors during pandemic

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — As part of its “Living Well at CMPL” series, the Clinton-Macomb Public Library hosted a Zoom presentation Sept. 23 regarding mental health during COVID-19.

Published October 5, 2020

C&G Newspapers

State, Oakland County see uptick in substance abuse during COVID

OAKLAND COUNTY — Long before the United States was battling the COVID-19 pandemic, an epidemic plagued our neighborhoods and took lives without prejudice.

Akins Team Wellness Center is expanding the availability of its opioid treatment program and ensuring that there are no wait times for those seeking help.

Published October 2, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Team Wellness Center expands opioid addiction services

METRO DETROIT — Treatment options for those suffering from opioid addiction are now easier to obtain as Team Wellness Center is launching an expansion of its opioid treatment programming.

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

Published September 22, 2020

Royal Oak Review

‘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.