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Combatting Diabetes: A Multifaceted Approach to Community Well-Being
Diabetes is a pervasive health issue in the U.S., affecting nearly 1 in 10 Americans, with an additional 88 million adults at risk of developing the disease. The economic ramifications are staggering, contributing significantly to healthcare costs...
Sickle Cell Awareness Must Continue Beyond September 30th
Sickle Cell Awareness Month ends each year on September 30th but, it shouldn't stop there. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) deserves to be talked about all year-long from warriors, parents, caregivers,...
Clean Energy is the Future
Most of you are probably familiar with the story of Noah and the flood. You may or may not remember all the details of the story, but I'm quite sure you are familiar with Noah, the ark and all of...
'Show Us Your Pink'
DETROIT-The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is joining 105.1 The Bounce, Detroit's Throwback Hip Hop and R&B station, for "Show Us Your Pink." This breast cancer awareness campaign will run...
Area organizations join the NKFM to celebrate REACH grant success
In late July, the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) and 70 representatives from their community partners celebrated the final months of the REACH project, which was funded and launched in...
Covid Makes a Comeback, But New Vaccines Are Around the Corner
Covid-19 cases are rising once again, possibly fueled by the emergence of the EG.5 variant. Hospitalization rates jumped by 12.5% nationwide in July, according to data from the Centers for Disease...
Mental Health Problems Continue to Rise in Men, Do You Know the Signs?
Men need hugs too! Yes, that may seem different than how you were raised and how society views the emotionally side of a man. However, according to statistics, 6 million males are affected by...
Erectile dysfunction: a signal that heart trouble could be ahead
For most men unable to obtain or sustain an erection, it can be embarrassing to even utter words-erectile dysfunction. Also known as "impotence," erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined by the Mayo Clinic as "the inability to get and keep an erection...
Celebrating International World Sickle Cell Day!
Over the weekend, in the United States, Juneteenth celebrations happened across the country. However, the world celebrated World Sickle Cell Day. Officially celebrated on June 19th along with...
Manage Diabetes with Diet and Exercise
If you happen to be one of the unfortunate residents of Michigan with diabetes, you're not alone. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than one million people in our state have been...
Activities To Do With a Family Member or Friend Who Has Alzheimer's Disease
Older adult with Alzheimer's playing a board game with a friend.It's important to spend meaningful time with a family member or friend who has Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Participating...
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Since 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May to be "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month." It is a peak season for people with asthma and allergies and a perfect time to educate patients, family, friends,...
Task Force Recommends Breast Cancer Screening Should Begin at Age 40
It is a change from the 2016 recommendation, in which the task force recommended that biennial mammograms (breast x-rays) begin at age 50 and that the decision for women to screen in their 40s "should...
Senator Erika Geiss Introduces Black Maternal Health Week Resolution
LANSING - . (April 11, 2023) - Today, Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) introduced Senate Resolution 28 to commemorate April 11-17, 2023, as Black Maternal Health Week in Michigan. This week, now in its...
April is Donate Life Month:
April 3, 2023 -- April is celebrated nationwide as Donate Life Month. This year marks the 20th anniversary of National Donate Life Month, which was instituted by Donate Life America and its...
Listen to Your Heart:
We continue to live through a public health tragedy. If there is any hope to be drawn from so much hardship and loss, it's that COVID-19 has reignited new conversations about disease awareness and...
The Doctors Order: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
The doctor's order isn't always taken seriously by patients. Men and women both avoid their yearly appointments, physicals and various tests that can allow doctors to check on your overall...
WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION URGES RESIDENTS TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AGAINST RESPIRATORY VIRUSES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
WAYNE COUNTY,– Respiratory viruses, including flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are rising across the U.S. Nationally, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports hospitalizations for flu have reached the highest...
Community BBQ & Health Circuit - Celebrating Fathers
Detroit knows how to celebrate fathers on Father's Day Weekend. From Friday to Sunday, many families honored the men in their lives with dinner, gifts, and some decided to attend church service...
6 Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under 5
(StatePoint) COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children under 5 years old, and the American Medical Association (AMA) is urging parents to get their children vaccinated. "The wait for this...
What You Need To Know About Marijuana Use and Teens
The teen years are a time of growth, exploration, and risk-taking. Some risk-taking may foster identity development and independence (e.g., running for student council, asking someone out on a date). However, some risk behaviors-such as using...
Shine the Light on World Sickle Cell Day, June 19th
We all should be shining our light on June 19th for World Sickle Cell Day.There are many challenges that patients, their families and caregivers experience. Officially designated, as the...
Walking the Beat with Rudy Returns to Garden City for a Second Year
The Garden City Police Department's summer community engagement events kicked off on the evening of Thursday, June 2 with the second annual Walking the Beat with Rudy. Officer Bruce Shippe, one of...
Men's Health Month: Bringing Awareness To Men's Health Issues During The Month Of June
Celebrated each year during June, Men's Health Month brings awareness to the health issues all men face. Hosted by Men's Health Network since 1992, the month is dedicated to enriching men's health...
Black Men Die of Prostate Cancer at Double the Rate of All Other Races
Benjamin J. Lambert IV, a member of one of the most prominent Black families in Virginia's public service history, lost his battle to prostate cancer on Monday, June 3, 2019. He was only 52. His fathe...
