Health & Fitness

Published September 14, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Macomb Community College observes National Suicide Prevention Month

MACOMB COUNTY — In the fall of 2014, Anna Marie Smith was in her first semester at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, when she disappeared. Eleven days later, the 18-year-old college student was found in the woods off campus with a suicide note.

Published September 13, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Festival of the Senses brings artistic integrity to township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The 12th annual Festival of the Senses returns from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, and Sunday, Sept. 23, on the grounds of the Clinton Township Civic Center, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township.

Published September 11, 2018

Troy Times

Nutrition program to be offered at Troy library

TROY — Feed your brain and your body, celebrate the power of reading, and learn the benefits of a plant-based diet at the Troy Public Library.

Published September 10, 2018

Farmington Press

Total Wellness Fair on tap this month

FARMINGTON HILLS — The annual Total Wellness Fair scheduled for this month will revolve around living healthy, playing for health and learning about health.

Published August 31, 2018

C&G Newspapers

MCC observes National Suicide Prevention Month

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Macomb Community College will be observing National Suicide Prevention Month during the week of Sept. 10-14 at both South Campus, 14500 12 Mile Road in Warren, and Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township.

Published August 29, 2018

Advertiser Times

Slow Roll bike ride takes place in Harper Woods for the first time

HARPER WOODS — Since 2010, Slow Roll has grown to become one of Detroit’s most popular summer activities. For the first time, however, the ride ventured outside the city with its inaugural “Border Ride” Aug. 27.

Published August 28, 2018

Rochester Post

Virtual Bridge Walk and Run to help families celebrate Labor Day

ROCHESTER — The Paint Creek Trailways Commission is hoping the community will get an active and healthy start to the new school year by participating in the commission’s Labor Day Virtual Bridge Walk and Run.

Published August 28, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

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.