Health & Fitness

Published June 23, 2020

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.

Published March 20, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Hospitals continue with visitor restrictions, announce online urgent care

METRO DETROIT — On March 19, Ascension St. John Hospital officials updated its visitor restrictions for all of its hospitals and ambulatory sites. The restrictions are consistent with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order to help protect the health and safety of patients, families, and health care staff from the spread of COVID-19.

Published March 20, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Henry Ford begins in-house, same-day COVID-19 testing

METRO DETROIT — On March 16, Henry Ford Health System began in-house, same-day testing for COVID-19.

Young mother battles kidney disease, seeks donor

Published March 18, 2020

Troy Times

Young Troy mother battles kidney disease, seeks donor

TROY — Troy resident Lucretia Conley’s kidney was a perfect match for her daughter, Leigh Leader.

Several mitigation measures regarding the coronavirus situation were declared March 12 in Macomb Township. All public buildings will be sprayed with disinfectant using electronic spray technology, and the Parks and Recreation Department has canceled all programs within the department through May 1.

Published March 16, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township announces COVID-19 mitigation measures

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Add Macomb Township to the list of municipalities trying to be proactive in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

Published March 16, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights suspends city recreational activities due to coronavirus

STERLING HEIGHTS — The new coronavirus has swiftly forced a new way of life on Sterling Heights residents, students and beyond.

Beaumont Health opens curbside screening, testing for COVID-19

Published March 16, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Beaumont Health opens curbside screening, testing for COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — In an effort to continue to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19 and ensure individuals are receiving the proper care, Beaumont Health has opened curbside screening at all eight of its hospitals.

Published March 16, 2020

C&G Newspapers

New in-home mental health assistance offered to Macomb County families

MACOMB COUNTY — When it comes to issues of mental health, sometimes people can’t wait to make an appointment or drive to see a professional — and that is twice as true for kids.

Published March 16, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township responds to coronavirus pandemic

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — After the recent outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19, the township is asking people to exercise discretion before attending township events and facilities, as the township follows the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Macomb County Department of Health and Community Services to limit gatherings of more than 100 people.

Published March 15, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley, Ferndale school districts react to closings amid coronavirus pandemic

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — After the number of presumed positive cases of COVID-19 reached 12 in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced March 12 that all K-12 school buildings will be closed in the state from March 16 through April 5.

Published March 14, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak, Clawson announce COVID-19 response plans

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — Royal Oak and Clawson, and their public school districts, are responding to the coronavirus pandemic and taking direction from the county and state.

Published March 14, 2020

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Oakland County declares state of emergency due to coronavirus

OAKLAND COUNTY — On March 13, Oakland County Executive David Coulter declared a state of emergency in the county due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as Michigan announced that the total presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 rose to 25.