County Partners with Honor Health to Open Affordable Health Care Clinics
“Residents will be able to access a variety of prevention services, healthcare and social service assistance.”
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.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Who’s Eligible, How to Sign Up, Update on Supply
In addition to frontline essential workers, there are over 217,000 residents age 65 and older eligible to receive the vaccine in Oakland County.
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.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meets on Third Thursdays
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meets on Third Thursdays (Karen S Adcock, SDC, Director of Senior Services, City of Auburn Hills, Feb. 2, 2018) Auburn Hills, MI- Do you have someone in your life that is suffering from dementia? Are you a caregiver and wonder sometimes how you can keep going? Do you feel all…
Holly Taking Time to Weigh Both Sides in Marijuana Decision (Video)
Holly Taking Time to Weigh Both Sides in Marijuana Decision (Video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 16, 2017) Holly, MI – The Village of Holly Council heard a presentation Tuesday about what new laws mean for municipalities that chose to opt in or opt out of allowing medical marijuana businesses, but no vote has been taken…
Holly Taking Time to Weigh Both Sides in Marijuana Decision (Video)
Holly Taking Time to Weigh Both Sides in Marijuana Decision (Video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 16, 2017) Holly, MI – The Village of Holly Council heard a presentation Tuesday about what new laws mean for municipalities that chose to opt in or opt out of allowing medical marijuana businesses, but no vote has been taken…
AIDS Walk Detroit Raises Money for Local Organizations
AIDS Walk Detroit Raises Money for Local Organizations (Crystal A. Proxmire, Photography: Jonathan Quirk) Royal Oak, MI – Teams of walkers hit the streets of Royal Oak on Sept. 25 to raise money for local programs that support people with AIDS and AIDS prevention programs. Teams are able to keep up to 95% of the…
AIDS Partnership Michigan and HIV/AIDS Resource Center Merge
AIDS Partnership Michigan and HIV/AIDS Resource Center Merge (APM press release, April 6, 2015) In order to strengthen the response to HIV in Southeast Michigan, AIDS Partnership Michigan (APM) and HIV/AIDS Resource Center (HARC) have merged their organizations. Building on a history of collaboration and excellence, the merger of APM and HARC will ensure the…
AIDS Partnership Michigan and HIV/AIDS Resource Center Merge
AIDS Partnership Michigan and HIV/AIDS Resource Center Merge (APM press release, April 6, 2015) In order to strengthen the response to HIV in Southeast Michigan, AIDS Partnership Michigan (APM) and HIV/AIDS Resource Center (HARC) have merged their organizations. Building on a history of collaboration and excellence, the merger of APM and HARC will ensure the…
FernCare’s Resources for Low Income Healthcare
FernCare has updated their list of places where people can get health care and other assistance. Currently the Ferndale-based free health clinic is operating at capacity and is not accepting new clients at this time. However, they are dedicated to providing information to help connect people with the care they need. The list below is shared off of their Resources Page at http://ferncare.org/resources/.
Sarah Sudol Lights Path for FernCare Patients
Sudol, who moved to Ferndale from Clinton Township two years ago, always knew that she wanted to help people and feel good about her work. She went to Western Michigan University for pre-med, but an Alternative Spring Break in Colorado sent her on a slightly different course.
Fern Care Free Clinic Opens Doors This Weekend, Open House Oct 8
Today they will see their first patients in their own offices at 459 E. 9 Mile. The official grand opening will be October 8 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 10am to 4pm. The public is encouraged to attend.
Transgender Health Fair focuses on Treatment and Guidance
The second annual Transgender Health Fair educated attendees about hormones, safe sex, gender reconstruction surgeries, counseling, laser hair removal, prescription drug coverage and supportive organizations. Transgender Michigan hosted the event, filling Affirmations’ front gallery with rows of informational booths, seminars and forums. More than 100 attended.
Free Acu Detox treatments to help Mollie MacAdam Reach her Goal
MacAdams is currently working towards her certification Acu Detox, which is a form of acupuncture that uses needles inserted into the flesh of the outer ear to trigger healing, relaxation and detoxification