We called him “Mr. Fin.” I don’t remember too much else about my eighth grade health class teacher Don Finlayson, except his lanky, lean physique and wavy, silver hair. In his younger years, I think he’d been an athlete or a coach, maybe both. What struck me most about Mr. Fin was his vitality, though […]
Since the first Jewish settler arrived in Detroit in 1762, there has been a rich history between the city and the Jewish community. On Sunday, August 20, the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan (JHSM) will share some of that history with participants in J-Cycle7 as they bike to landmarks important to Jewish life in metro […]
To improve coordination of Michigan’s efforts to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic, Gov. Rick Snyder today signed Executive Directive 2017-2, establishing the Council on Opioid and Prescription Drug Enforcement (COPE). This council, which was recommended by the Michigan Prescription Drug and Opioid Abuse Task Force, will address, develop and maintain relationships among local, state and federal […]
A smile isn’t just a way of making a great first impression; it can be a sign of good health, too. Researchers are discovering new reasons to teach our kids to brush and floss daily and of the increasing importance of preventative dental care, and daily teeth cleaning. For the many families who miss preventative […]
Parents eager to ensure their infants’ well-being are advised by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to avoid an ayurvedic remedy called Balguti Kesaria. Ayurvedic medicine is an eastern practice often studied by holistic health practitioners. Recent testing has found Balguti Kesaria samples contaminated with lead. The remedy is ground up and given […]
More Michigan residents are at risk of contracting hepatitis, particularly Hepatitis A, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services which just released its annual Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Report on Hepatitis B and C. Vaccines are available and residents are urged to get them to help protect against Hepatitis A and B. The infection […]
Opioid addiction has reached crisis level in Michigan, and the nation, and it is close to home for too many. In many cases someone suffering from this illness is living in the home or right next door. It’s tragic. It’s one of the foremost health crises in the U.S.It’s ripping families apart and sending many […]
Before Mike Hirst speaks to audiences he reaches for an urn and chokes back emotions. “My son would love to tell you this story that I’m going to tell you, but he can’t because he resides here in this little urn as a pile of ashes,” Hirst says. “These will be some of the most […]
Kids don’t cool down as quickly as adults. Their body temperature rises more quickly, and doesn’t come down as fast, so it’s important for parents to provide plenty of opportunities to “chill” during the hot summer days ahead. Seniors are also at risk. In addition to drinking plenty of water, frozen fruits provide a great […]
While advocates and critics alike reacted to the House of Representatives’ passage of the American Health Care Act last week, one local organization has provided Detroit residents with healthcare services since the late 1990’s. Covenant Community Care, Inc. offers medical, dental, behavioral health and a range of other services to thousands of metro Detroiters, both […]