Health & Fitness

Published August 28, 2018

Sterling staff able to use new in-house clinic

Whether it’s helping manage chronic diseases like diabetes or treating acute maladies like colds or infections, Dr. Florence Thomas was ready to examine patients on the opening day of a new employee wellness clinic inside Sterling Heights City Hall.Read More

Published August 27, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Utica to host annual Labor Day Bridge Walk

UTICA — The city of Utica will host its seventh annual Labor Day Bridge Walk 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 3 at Heritage Park, 44505 Van Dyke Ave. in Utica.

Published August 24, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Macomb County report shows increase in drug-related deaths

MACOMB COUNTY — In the midst of an opioid epidemic, recent data revealed that solving the problem still has a long way to go.

Published August 21, 2018

Troy Times

Troy bone marrow recipient meets his match, pays it forward

TROY — Longtime Troy resident Bernard Weiner stopped his workout at the Troy Community Center to share his story with reporters over the phone and in person.

Published August 21, 2018

Troy Times

Take steps to prevent spread of West Nile, hepatitis A

METRO DETROIT — As summer winds down, and festivals and other outdoor activities wind up, the Oakland County Health Division wants everyone to be mindful and protect themselves and their families against the spread of hepatitis A and West Nile virus.

Published August 20, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township charity run closes out 14 years supporting Special Olympics

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The 14th annual Gopher the Gold charity run didn’t have as much participation as in previous years, but organizers of the event that benefits the Special Olympics still called the final iteration of the race a success.

Published August 13, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Cancer institute to celebrate survivors at game

UTICA — The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and the United Shore Professional Baseball League will host their first Prostate Cancer Awareness Game Aug. 17, with gates opening at 6 p.m. and the game starting approximately an hour later at Jimmy John’s Field, 7171 Auburn Road in Utica.

Published August 7, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Generous zoo patrons bring toys to children with special needs

DEARBORN — On Aug. 2, children with special needs at the Beaumont Center for Exceptional Families in Dearborn got to select their own stuffed animals from a selection of 130 Detroit Zoo plush toys.

Published August 6, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Fighting back: How money, passion and prescribing practices are changing lives

METRO DETROIT — The opioid epidemic has made one thing clear: Amid the turmoil and the effects of its reach, and the subsequent deaths that have resulted, there are selfless individuals who strive each day to make the world a more inhabitable place.

Published July 31, 2018

Troy Times

Boys and Girls members ‘Run the Club’

TROY — Approximately 300 kids took to the track and throughout the center to run or walk a half-mile course as many times as they could in an hour for the second annual Run the Club jog-athon at the Boys and Girls Club of Troy July 25.

Published July 31, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Damaging data: Experts explain truths behind the numbers

METRO DETROIT — Behind the scenes and on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic are individuals who have collectively devoted dozens of years to minimizing the effects of substance abuse.

Published July 30, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield group to host cancer research expert

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A local group focused on making the best of life with cancer is set to host its biennial luncheon early next month with a leading expert on cancer research.

Published July 25, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Addiction: A stranglehold on American life

METRO DETROIT — How did America let this happen, and who is to blame?

Gwendolyn Burton, of Detroit, a caregiver, receives a chair massage from Farmington Hills massage therapist and yoga instructor Katherine Schaefer. The Weisberg Cancer Treatment Center recently received a $25,000 grant for its cancer caregiver programming.

Published July 18, 2018

Farmington Press

Local Karmanos Cancer Institute center receives $25K grant

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute was awarded a $25,000 grant for its cancer caregiver programming at the Weisberg Cancer Treatment Center in Farmington Hills.

Published July 18, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Beach closures prompt questioning of how lakes, sewers are maintained

LANSING — Amid a blistering summer swelter, there has been something affecting Michiganders statewide: the number of park and beach closures as a result of abnormal levels of toxicity.

Published July 16, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Beaumont celebrates new pediatric emergency center

ROYAL OAK — On July 16, emergency center patients ages 17 and younger began receiving care at Royal Oak Beaumont’s new 9,500-square-foot pediatric emergency center.

Published July 13, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Sunscreen bill signed into law

METRO DETROIT — With a bill that frees schools from liability if they choose to allow students to bring sunscreen to school, state Rep. Kevin Hertel said students will be able to protect themselves on the playground or during sporting events.

Published July 9, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Kids from Beaumont Children’s practice with the pros

UTICA — The Beaumont Children’s Pediatric Rehabilitation Center joined the four baseball teams of the United Shore Professional Baseball League in hosting a special activity day for pediatric patients from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 30 at Jimmy John’s Field, 7171 Auburn Road in Utica.

Published June 27, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak girl receives ‘revolutionary’ treatment at Beaumont

ROYAL OAK — After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new medication for a rare genetic seizure disorder in April 2017, an 8-year-old Royal Oak resident became the first person in the U.S. to receive treatments covered by insurance.

A group of 18 Center Line cyCLers took part in a 9.6-mile ride June 19 for their third outing of the season.

Published June 25, 2018

Warren Weekly

Center Line cyCLers hit the city’s streets this summer

CENTER LINE — Those looking to promote Center Line as a place to be and live for families and individual residents hope programs like the Center Line cyClers will do just that.

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