Health & Fitness

Published March 13, 2020

Emergency declared in Southfield due to coronavirus

SOUTHFIELD — Mayor Ken Siver has declared that the city of Southfield is in a state of emergency in order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

March 13, a State of Emergency was announced for Macomb County to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus. No cases of coronavirus have been reported in Macomb County.

Published March 13, 2020

C&G Newspapers

State of emergency declared in Macomb County

While cases of coronavirus in Oakland and Wayne counties have been confirmed, Macomb County hasn’t seen any just yet. Nonetheless, on March 13, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel announced a state of emergency for Macomb County to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Published March 13, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Beaumont establishes COVID-19 hotline, restrictions for visitors, curbside screening

METRO DETROIT — As statewide action continues to be rapidly put in place to stop the potential spread of COVID-19, Beaumont Health has joined in to help by creating a novel coronavirus hotline and by implementing visitor safety restrictions at all eight of its hospitals to mitigate the virus’ spread.

Published March 12, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores takes precautions in wake of COVID-19 reports

Although the risk of the coronavirus to the general public is reportedly considered low, state, county and local governments have stepped up preparedness efforts after two Michigan residents tested presumptive positive for COVID-19, announced late March 10.

Jennifer Kellman talks with Lloyd Suter, a participant at the Brown Center in West Bloomfield Township. Kellman is marking 20 years as a site supervisor at the program, which cares for people living with dementia.

Published March 12, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Reflecting on 20 years of caring at local program for dementia patients

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Compassion has defined the career of Jennifer Kellman, a resident of Commerce Township who this April marks 20 years working as a site supervisor at the Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program in West Bloomfield Township.

Published March 12, 2020

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Huron-Clinton Metroparks offers new pass trade up program

METRO DETROIT — The metroparks’ new Pass Trade Up program allows park visitors to trade in their daily park passes for discounts off a 2020 annual pass.

Published March 11, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

CARE of Southeastern Michigan opens new recovery center

FRASER — The nonprofit CARE of Southeastern Michigan has expanded its services to strengthen the surrounding community, unveiling its first Recovery United Community Center on March 16, after press time.

Lutheran North leaders, education group discuss coronavirus

Published March 10, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Lutheran North leaders, education group discuss coronavirus

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Everywhere one looks, headlines abound regarding the new coronavirus.

Published March 10, 2020

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Readers share their workouts that work

METRO DETROIT — At the age of 71, John Blakowski is arguably in the best shape of his life. He shows no signs of slowing down, especially during retirement.

Published March 6, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Family finds relief for special-needs daughter

PONTIAC — A local man believes that his friend’s company is onto something special with a product that combines CBD and clover honey for a tasty, therapeutic snack.

A Drug Enforcement Administration representative spoke at the Feb. 25 Family Night Out at Dakota High School. The theme of the night was “Teen drug trends: alcohol, marijuana and vaping.” Pictured is a Family Night Out event from earlier this school year.

Published March 4, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Substance abuse discussed at Family Night Out at Dakota High School

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The theme of the night was “Teen drug trends: alcohol, marijuana and vaping.”

Diabetes workshop coming to Macomb Township

Published March 4, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Diabetes workshop coming to Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, or NKFM, is raising awareness about the increased risk of diabetes and kidney disease in African Americans, and the importance of lifestyle changes to prevent or manage these health issues.

Published March 3, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills man sheds over 200 lbs, gains a new lease on life

FARMINGTON HILLS — Prior to 2018, all 45-year-old Farmington Hills resident Darryl Filban has known throughout his life were the aches and pains of being overweight.

Published March 3, 2020

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Group works to eliminate the stigmas of substance abuse

MACOMB COUNTY — In the middle of the afternoon Feb. 12 in Clinton Township, at the headquarters of Families Against Narcotics, nine people stood at easels and jotted down the first words that came to their minds regarding drug and alcohol addiction, mental health, and being in recovery.

Published March 2, 2020

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Oakland County, state advise regular flu-prevention steps to avoid new coronavirus

OAKLAND COUNTY — Dr. Russell Faust, the medical director of the Oakland County Health Division, believes the media is blowing the potential COVID-19 pandemic out of proportion.

Faith Agauas, right, has been sharing her experiences with being involved in the local multiple sclerosis community. Her caregiver and daughter, Rebecca Agauas, is on the left.

Published February 28, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights woman with MS praises community, caregivers

STERLING HEIGHTS — Faith Agauas, 65, of Sterling Heights, is using March as MS Awareness Month to share her personal story and experiences with the medical condition.

Published February 28, 2020

Warren Weekly

Warren taking steps to address potential coronavirus threat

WARREN — Hand-sanitizing stations. Protective masks and gloves. Public service announcements about steps you can take to protect yourself, your family and your neighbors.

Published February 28, 2020

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Resources available for mothers suffering from postpartum depression

METRO DETROIT — While having a new baby can be one of the happiest times in a person’s life, many new mothers suffer in often unseen ways as a result of postpartum depression.

Published February 19, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield taking steps to prevent spread of new coronavirus

SOUTHFIELD — Although, at press time, there were no confirmed cases of the coronavirus from Wuhan, China, in Michigan, city leaders are still taking precautions to prevent the spread of the disease.