Health & Fitness

Published September 3, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Macomb anti-drug overdose group distributes free naloxone

MACOMB COUTY — Outside a Sterling Heights church, a lifesaving treatment was recently offered for people at risk of experiencing an opioid overdose.

Roseville Police Chief Ryan Monroe discusses the Roseville Police Department’s new partnership with Families Against Narcotics at a press conference Aug. 11.

Published August 21, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville police team up with FAN to address overdoses

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department is teaming up with Fraser-based nonprofit Families Against Narcotics for a new program called the Quick Response Team.

Published August 21, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Healthy mindset event encourages having fun while staying healthy

ROSEVILLE — Getting together while maintaining social distancing guidelines can be tough. Doing so while staying healthy can be even tougher.

Published August 11, 2020

Woodward Talk

Local parks focusing on outdoor activities for residents

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — At the beginning of June and in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland County Health Division announced that it was rescinding an emergency health order that had closed down all outdoor playground equipment for children in the county.

Area Agency on Aging offers online program for caregivers

Published August 7, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Area Agency on Aging offers online program for caregivers

METRO DETROIT — The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is taking its caregiver class, the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program, and hosting it online so those caring for a sick loved one can still learn despite the pandemic.

Donation makes way for workout equipment in the park

Published August 7, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Donation makes way for workout equipment in St. Clair Shores park

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Thanks to a donation from a local health care provider, Veterans Memorial Park will soon sport new fitness equipment to help residents stay in shape.

Published August 5, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Local gym has remained open despite executive order, visits from police

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Multiple Powerhouse Gym locations have opted to remain open, including the one on Haggerty Road in West Bloomfield.

Published July 28, 2020

Rochester Post

Library uses 3D printers to print, donate face shields

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Public Library has put its 3D printers to use to create face shields for local health care workers, senior centers and community members.

Published July 7, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

New telemedicine law aims to remove barriers, improve health care access

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A group of five bills that were signed into state law by the governor June 25 are intended to remove barriers and improve access to health care via telemedicine.

Published July 6, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

New CEO takes over CARE of Southeastern Michigan

FRASER — CARE of Southeastern Michigan has a new president and CEO — Susan Styf.

Henry Ford Health System resumes normal surgeries and procedures

Published July 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Henry Ford Health System resumes normal surgeries and procedures

METRO DETROIT — A tumultuous period for local and national hospitals, such as Henry Ford Health System, has been learned from and is being used to advance in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published June 23, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills baby receives heart transplant after 9 months

FARMINGTON HILLS — For the past nine months, Farmington Hills parents Bill and Megan Ormerod have been faced with a burden no parent should have to bear.

Published June 23, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Shores retirees outraged over spike in costs for health care benefits

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Former Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety officer Steve Kwiatkowski was less than a year shy of getting a full 25-year pension when an on-the-job injury in 2010 forced him to retire in 2013. Now, besides taking home a reduced pension, he and his fellow retirees are getting socked with substantially higher costs for the health care they depend on.

Published June 23, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Enjoy some yoga at the beach in Shelby Township after a long day

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A long workday or some stressful events can take a toll on your body and your mind. Why not take some time for yourself and get out of the house and into some fresh air?

Device lets local man live with brain cancer, be a father

Published June 19, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Device lets St. Clair Shores man live with brain cancer, be a father

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In the summer of 2017, Andrew Tobin began getting awful headaches.

West Bloomfield resident Kush Pandya has been assisting the Alzheimer’s Association in recent months. Pandya has been working in the role of an intern for a master’s degree in public health that he is pursuing at Michigan State University.

Published June 18, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield resident fights for Alzheimer’s Association

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The fight against Alzheimer’s disease is one that goes back many years, and although there is still no cure, many people are still actively involved in trying to make a difference.

Published June 5, 2020

Warren Weekly

First medical marijuana dispensary in Center Line opens

CENTER LINE — Being the first at anything often comes with a special responsibility, and that’s not lost on attorney Nick Hannawa, co-founder of Clinic Cannabis Co., Center Line’s first medical marijuana dispensary.

Published June 3, 2020

C&G Newspapers

American Heart Association to host virtual Heart Walk

DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t stopping the American Heart Association’s Metro Detroit Heart Walk from promoting healthy living and getting helpful information to the public.

Published May 26, 2020

C&G Newspapers

As the rate of COVID-19 cases falls, testing becomes easier and more vital

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last week, the Oakland County Health Division announced it would expand its drive-thru testing services for all Oakland County residents, symptomatic or not.

In his role as a nurse, former Oakland University athlete Tyler Sirut has been helping to care for Coronavirus patients.

Published April 14, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Former Oakland University athlete helping to care for COVID-19 patients

After graduating from Oakland University with a nursing degree this past December, little did Tyler Sirut know that not long afterwards he would be “in the middle of a pandemic.