Here’s How to Nominate a Hometown Health Hero
“Hometown Health Hero awards are an opportunity to honor those tackling important public health threats and promoting the health of their communities.”
Mom Praises FernCare for Helping Uninsured Son Get Help
His sister and I took him from specialist to specialist, scheduling tests, and consultations. Of course, with no insurance, they all demanded payment at time of treatment.
March 10 – Chambers Co-Hosting “Once Vaccinated, What’s Next” Discussion
Healthcare experts provide a COVID-19 vaccine overview with an update on recent findings, new emerging details…
Royal Oak Launches Civic Foundation to Address Hunger and Other Needs
The foundation’s mission is “to improve the city’s health, safety, and cultural opportunities by inspiring the philanthropy of residents and business leaders to support a thriving, resilient community.”
Restaurant Inspection Reports Soon to be Available Online
Oakland County will join Macomb County, Wayne County and the City of Detroit, which have adopted similar policies.
Woman’s Openness About Tourette Syndrome Helps Others, and Herself
Living with Tourette syndrome has been a struggle for Rochelle Bono. But she took the hardship and turned it into a meaningful way to help people.
Middle School in Birmingham, Child Care Center in Hazel Park Among Latest Measles Exposure Sites
Middle School in Birmingham, Child Care Center in Hazel Park Among Latest Measles Exposure Sites (Oakland County Health Division, April 8, 2019) Oakland County, MI- Below is the most recent measles outbreak information from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Oakland County Health Division: Confirmed cases and vaccinations given 38 total measles…
Walking for her Mother Josephine, Woman Shares Passion Behind Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Walking for her Mother Josephine, Woman Shares Passion Behind Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s (Cathy Grube, April 3, 2019) Royal Oak, MI- Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 at the Detroit Zoo is the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. I’d like you to join us, and here is why… I became involved when my mother, Josephine Kallioinen,…
“Gatorade Grandpa” Fighting Clawson Mavericks Beverage Ban
“Gatorade Grandpa” Fighting Clawson Mavericks Beverage Ban (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept.12, 2018) Clawson, MI – Jim Martin likes to cheer on his 8 year old grandson Kayden as he plays football with the Clawson Mavericks. He also likes to treat the boy to a bottle of Gatorade. “He’s been in football three years,” Martin said. …
Is Your Dog Sick? Cases of Canine Influenza on the Rise
Is Your Dog Sick? Cases of Canine Influenza on the Rise (Michigan Dept. of Agriculture, Aug. 2, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Since July 13, 2018, there have been 49 confirmed cases of canine influenza reported. The cases have occurred in Huron, Kent, Macomb, Oakland, Ottawa and Wayne counties. In all of 2017, there were nine…
Health and Wellness Festival Spotlights Resources in the Holly Area
Health and Wellness Festival Spotlights Resources in the Holly Area (Drew Saunders, April 24, 2018 Holly’s third annual Health and Wellness Festival packed the cafeteria of the Karl Richter Community Center, on the afternoon of April 21. Saturday’s information drive is the third annual effort by the Holly Area Community Coalition, a local substance abuse…
Health and Wellness Festival Spotlights Resources in the Holly Area
Health and Wellness Festival Spotlights Resources in the Holly Area (Drew Saunders, April 24, 2018 Holly’s third annual Health and Wellness Festival packed the cafeteria of the Karl Richter Community Center, on the afternoon of April 21. Saturday’s information drive is the third annual effort by the Holly Area Community Coalition, a local substance abuse…
DNR Reminds People Not to Prune Oak Trees in Spring or Summer
DNR Reminds People Not to Prune Oak Trees in Spring or Summer (Michigan Department of Natural Resources, April 24, 2018) Lansing, MI- Have an oak tree on your property? To keep it healthy, don’t prune it from mid-April through the summer. That’s a key time for infection with oak wilt, a serious disease that can…
DNR Reminds People Not to Prune Oak Trees in Spring or Summer
DNR Reminds People Not to Prune Oak Trees in Spring or Summer (Michigan Department of Natural Resources, April 24, 2018) Lansing, MI- Have an oak tree on your property? To keep it healthy, don’t prune it from mid-April through the summer. That’s a key time for infection with oak wilt, a serious disease that can…
Skunk Confirmed to Have Rabies, Know the Signs to Stay Safe
Skunk Confirmed to Have Rabies, Know the Signs to Stay Safe (Oakland County Health Division, April 18, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – Oakland County Health Division reports a confirmed case of rabies in a skunk removed from Rochester Hills. The Health Division strongly urges residents to reduce rabies exposure by staying away from wild animals…
Skunk Confirmed to Have Rabies, Know the Signs to Stay Safe
Skunk Confirmed to Have Rabies, Know the Signs to Stay Safe (Oakland County Health Division, April 18, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – Oakland County Health Division reports a confirmed case of rabies in a skunk removed from Rochester Hills. The Health Division strongly urges residents to reduce rabies exposure by staying away from wild animals…
Businesses in Franklin Asked to Close Pending More Air Quality Tests
Businesses in Franklin Asked to Close Pending More Air Quality Tests (Oakland County Healthy Division, March 3, 2018) Franklin, MI – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services notified Oakland County Health Division yesterday afternoon of a vapor intrusion involving the chemicals Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in the Franklin Village Plaza at 32716-32744…
Sugar Packets and Covered Mirrors: Becoming Detectives for those with Dementia
Sugar Packets & Covered Mirrors: Becoming Detectives for those with Dementia (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2017) Novi, MI – Loretta and Gregory were married at the age of 16, over 40 years ago, and have always been true to each other. Yet as Gregory began to age, Alzheimer’s started to take its toll and…
Clarkston For Life – City-wide Health Initiative Kicks Off
Clarkston For Life – City-wide Health Initiative Kicks Off (Mark H. Stowers, July 1, 2017) Clarkston, MI – In 2016, Michigan ranked 39th in the State Well Being Rankings (Hawaii was first and West Virginia was last) according to a Gallup and Healthways report. In an effort to help change that ranking and other similar…
Resources for Free or Low Cost Mental Health Counseling
Resources for Adults Seeking Counseling (Nan Kerr-Mueller, orig. Dec 2016) Oakland County, MI – Last month I started a quest to find some counseling help for a young adult in my life. They did not currently have health insurance and were having trouble finding someone that would see them. I started with Easter Seals as…