Health & Fitness

Published January 14, 2022

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Strength isn’t always physical — it’s mental, too. Veronica Cashion knows plenty about both kinds.

Published January 13, 2022

Troy Times

New addiction recovery program offered for Oakland County residents

TROY — The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities is welcoming families struggling with addiction to join them in a new program utilizing the SMART technique.

Activities such as snowshoeing can be a good way to get some exercise in the winter months, since it gets people outside and lets them be active in a socially distanced manner.

Published January 12, 2022

Metro

COVID can complicate those new year’s resolutions

METRO DETROIT — With the new year here, many people have made resolutions to improve their lives in 2022. A common resolution has always been getting in shape or losing weight, and that may be more true than ever due to COVID-19.

Grace Centers of Hope program helps former West Bloomfield resident get sober

Published January 12, 2022

Metro

Grace Centers of Hope program helps former West Bloomfield resident get sober

METRO DETROIT — Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac is Oakland County’s oldest and largest homeless shelter.

Published January 11, 2022

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Safety professionals encourage residents to receive first aid training

BIRMINGHAM — When Alex Calderone, a reserve police officer who volunteers at special events in Birmingham, attended a block party Aug. 22, he encountered a young girl who was choking. He recognized the signs and performed the Heimlich maneuver, and in the process, he saved her life.

Published January 8, 2022

Metro

Omicron ‘juggernaut’ threatens to send Beaumont Health past breaking point

METRO DETROIT — On Jan. 6, officials from Beaumont Health and the U.S. Department of Defense appeared for a digital news conference to give an update about the health system’s becoming-overwhelmed resources; namely, its staff.

Eastpointe resident loses 103 pounds in TOPS

Published December 21, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe resident loses 103 pounds in TOPS

EASTPOINTE — Coleen Dwojakowski has struggled with her weight since she was a teenager.

Published December 19, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

Orchard Lake resident shares battle with movement disorder

ORCHARD LAKE — For approximately eight years, Orchard Lake resident Shari Finsilver kept a secret from her family.

The United Way of Southeastern Michigan, along with Caleb’s Kids, held a virtual town hall Wednesday, Dec. 15, focused on ways to support kids who may be dealing with stress and seasonal depression. A list of resources are available for anyone who may be in distress or suffering a mental health crisis.

Published December 18, 2021

Metro

Virtual town hall helps parents, kids deal with stress, seasonal depression

METRO DETROIT — On Dec. 15, officials from the United Way of Southeastern Michigan and Caleb’s Kids held a virtual town hall to share tips on how to cope with seasonal depression and stress, particularly in young people.

New center provides specialized aortic care

Published December 8, 2021

Metro

New center provides specialized aortic care

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — It was a day like any other for Harrison Township resident Jim North.

Published November 24, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Couple speaks out on pulmonary fibrosis experiences, caregiving

STERLING HEIGHTS — Gary Cunningham and his wife, Marianne Sarazin, are spreading the word about pulmonary fibrosis and how to manage it.

Published November 22, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Blood drives to help with donation shortage

METRO DETROIT — Wanted: blood donors. You must be in good health and feeling well, 16 years old or older (in most states) and weigh at least 110 pounds.

Published November 19, 2021

Farmington Press

Radio personality discusses being a breast cancer survivor, importance of early detection

FARMINGTON HILLS – When she turned 40 years old in 2018, Mix 92.3 FM radio personality and Farmington Hills resident Cheron Sanders said she knew it was time to get a mammogram.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan unveils new helicopter transport

Published November 12, 2021

Troy Times

Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Troy unveils new helicopter transport

TROY — Children’s Hospital of Michigan unveiled a new resource Oct. 26 at its hospital in Troy: its new PANDA-1 transport helicopter.

Published November 11, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

COVID-19 art tributes revealed, Henry Ford Macomb included

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In determining what to name her artwork, Sue Majewski wanted healthcare workers to know how much they are appreciated.

Published November 11, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lead line replacements continue in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Despite the fact that the state only ordered St. Clair Shores to replace 7% of the original 656 residences thought to have lead service lines per year in 2019, the city has replaced more than 400 since that time, mostly in 2021.