Health & Fitness

Published June 5, 2018

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.

Published May 8, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County debuts new medical apprenticeship program

OAKLAND COUNTY — For those looking to make the move into the medical field, Oakland County has made it easier with a free apprenticeship program.

Published May 1, 2018

Rochester Post

Brooksie Way kicks off training programs

ROCHESTER HILLS — During the heart-rending sadness of a funeral eulogy for his son, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson was struck by a comment from a relative. “He said to live life the Brooksie way,” Patterson said. The annual Brooksie Way half-marathon race, to be held this year on Sept. 23, is named for Patterson’s son, Brooks Stuart Patterson, known as Brooksie, who died in a snowmobile accident. “That’s the genesis of the name,” Patterson said.

Published April 25, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak High School student diagnosed with hepatitis A

ROYAL OAK — On April 25, Royal Oak High School Principal Michael Giromini sent out an email to the Royal Oak High School community stating that a student at the high school had been diagnosed with a case of hepatitis A.

Published April 24, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Medical Mentorship brings students into the world of health care

WEST BLOOMFIELD — After a year of shadowing at the hospital, a group of high school students are set take on the world of medicine.

Published April 24, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Expert panel addresses opioid epidemic

ROYAL OAK — As part of a new community outreach series, the First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak held a community conversation about the opioid epidemic sweeping through the state April 11.

Published April 24, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Walk to benefit senior center moves to spring

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Last September, 90 folks of all ages took to the safety paths that wrap around the township campus.

Published April 23, 2018

Farmington Press

Recreational sport facilities come out to Farmington Hills to play

FARMINGTON HILLS — In addition to the numerous opportunities for youth to participate in recreational sports activities — or to train — new facilities have descended on Farmington Hills in hopes of encouraging children to kick, shoot or pitch a ball that much better.