Health & Fitness

Published July 9, 2018

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.

Published June 17, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Father’s Day miracle

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — As a kid, Bernard Sia didn’t understand the implications that his brain tumor could have on his life in the future.

Published June 13, 2018

Southfield Sun

World Medical Relief opens first-ever pacemaker recycling center

SOUTHFIELD — A team of local medical professionals is turning trash into lifesaving treasure with the recent opening of the world’s first pacemaker recycling center.Read More

Published June 13, 2018

Woodward Talk

Father hoping to raise $1,000 for Beaumont NICU by shaving beard

FERNDALE/ROYAL OAK — After spending weeks with his newborn son in the neonatal intensive care unit at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, a Ferndale father is hoping to thank the department with a charitable gift.Read More

Published June 12, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Hope Not Handcuffs grows across Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — It was a sight that would’ve been unthinkable just a couple of years ago. A line of law enforcement leaders from across Oakland County, standing shoulder to shoulder in Farmington Hills City Hall June 5, telling the public that when it comes to drugs, they don’t want to arrest — they want to help.

Published June 11, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Tick, tick, tick: Tick-borne illnesses are a race against the clock

METRO DETROIT — Whether you’re camping, hiking or playing in your own backyard, a threat no larger than a poppy seed lurks.

Published June 7, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Sprint and Splash celebrates fitness, fun, metroparks

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Organizers of the 2018 Sprint and Splash at Lake St. Clair Metropark June 16 anticipate their biggest turnout yet.

Published June 5, 2018

Troy Times

Troy to take over Medi-Go transportation services

TROY — Citing higher efficiency and increasing need, the Troy City Council took steps to take over Troy Medi-Go Plus, which transports seniors and people with disabilities to doctor’s appointments.

Published May 29, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Township opts for Hope Not Handcuffs in face of opioid epidemic

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Joining dozens of other communities, the Bloomfield Township is Police Department has adopted the Families Against Narcotics’ popular Hope Not Handcuffs initiative.

Published May 25, 2018

Advertiser Times

Forum to discuss the warning signs of suicide

DETROIT — The Detroit Association of Black Organizations is teaming up with other community partners to host a forum on the topic of suicide and how to reduce the risk of it in a friend, neighbor or loved one.

Published May 16, 2018

Troy Times

Lawsuit challenges Troy medical marijuana caregiver ordinance

TROY — The Cannabis Legal Group, on behalf of caregiver marijuana grow operations on Austin Drive, has filed suit against the city of Troy, stating that a recent ordinance limiting the number of marijuana growing facility licenses and allowing police inspections violates state law.

Published May 15, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Spreading neurofibromatosis awareness

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Neurofibromatosis, or NF, is a genetic disorder where tumors form on nerve tissues.

Published May 15, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Groups train community in opioid overdose reversal

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For those who want to have a hand in battling the opiate epidemic, local community groups teamed up to host an overdose reversal training session recently.

Published May 14, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Group fighting substance abuse takes to the streets

FRANKLIN — The Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition’s Youth Action Board is inviting the public to join it at a 5K walk/run fundraiser to support local programs.

Published May 14, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Local Relay for Life hopes to raise more than $160K

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Relay for Life of Greater Shelby Township is taking a global approach to the event this year, as organizers hope to raise a record amount during one of the state’s largest Relay for Life events.

Published May 8, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Beaumont unveils mural highlighting female patients

ROYAL OAK — On May 1, many of the 24 women whose portraits grace a new mural outside the south entrance of Beaumont, Royal Oak, helped to unveil the 8-foot-tall and 16-foot-wide triangular artwork.

Published May 8, 2018

Troy Times

Troy City Council tightens up rules for marijuana caregiver facilities

TROY — The Troy City Council unanimously approved stricter rules for existing marijuana caregiver facilities recently, even though the effects of this November’s statewide recreational marijuana ballot question are unknown.

Published May 8, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Fundraiser serves up donations, dinner and laughs

DETROIT — Seventy years ago, a group of individuals joined together to assist the Sisters of St. Joseph in establishing and maintaining St. John Hospital in Detroit.