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Oakland County Health Division (OCHD), under the leadership of L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive, urges residents to help keep mosquito populations low this season to reduce the risk of West Nile Virus (WNV) and other mosquito-borne diseases by taking preventive measures as part of their spring clean-up. Mosquito eggs can develop into adult mosquitoes in ten days or less. Residents can reduce the mosquito population and the risk of WNV through these prevention … [Read more...]
LANSING – The week before Memorial Day is Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week. Every year, thousands of Americans get sick with recreational water illnesses (RWIs) such as diarrhea. With the warmer weather and holiday weekend, the Michigan Departments of Community Health (MDCH) and Environmental Quality (DEQ) are reminding residents of some simple tips they can take to stay safe when swimming in private and public pools. “We all share the water we swim in. During the … [Read more...]
Turn those grills on; it's BBQ season! As we kickoff the summer season with the long holiday weekend, here are some fun and healthy tips to use when grilling for your family and friends this Memorial Day. Clean your grill: For starters, make sure to clean your grill. Cleaning your grill will greatly reduce carcinogen build-up and will help enhance flavors to give you a top-notch turnout—your meal! Keep an eye on the time: Second, don’t leave your food on the grill … [Read more...]
LANSING – Following a recent measles case in Michigan, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is advising all residents to make certain they are protected against the disease. In early May, an unvaccinated 8-month-old Michigan infant who traveled with family members to Pakistan was diagnosed with the illness upon returning home. Infants as young as 6 months of age who will be traveling abroad should receive a dose of measles vaccine at least two weeks before departure because of … [Read more...]
With the new Cornerstone South Tower addition wrapping up this coming fall, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center will offer more private rooms to its patients. The hospital will continue to hold its 290 licensed patient beds, but instead of housing predominantly semi-private rooms, there will be more space for all-private accommodations. Semi-private rooms contain two patients—an A- and B-bed, divided by a curtain—whereas all-private rooms house one patient and offer more space for … [Read more...]
LANSING – In 2010, there were 1,926 cases and 282 deaths in Michigan associated with melanoma, the most dangerous and deadliest form of skin cancer. In order to reduce these numbers, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is encouraging residents to take some simple steps to lower their risk of skin cancer, especially during the summer months. “Here in Michigan, I frequently see patients with skin cancer, and that’s a shame because it is a largely preventable condition,” … [Read more...]
Testing your IQ might not rise to the top of your daily to-do list, but if you are an expecting mother, state physicians urge that it’s worth considering. Testing your pregnancy nutritional IQ, that is. Two Grand Rapids-based doctors—Mark Gostine, M.D. and Gareth Forde, M.D., Ph.D. of Spectrum Health—have pioneered a pregnancy app named babyQ for smart phones, computers, tablets and handle-held gadgets alike. BabyQ quizzes, evaluates and educates mothers-to-be on their pre-neonatal … [Read more...]
Crittenton Hospital’s new website has won an Interactive Advertising Competition (IAC) Award for Outstanding Website. The IAC Awards highlight the best in online advertising across 96 industries and nine online formats including, online ad, video, mobile, newsletter, email and social media. The IAC Awards are produced by the Web Marketing Association to honor excellence in online advertising as well as recognize the individuals and organizations responsible. The website was designed and … [Read more...]
Grab your family and a few friends and get ready to jog on Saturday, June 15 at Bloomer Park for this year’s Rochester Hills Government Youth Council 5k run/walk. Beaumont Health System and Sola Life & Fitness have joined with the Council to host the fifth race, which will take place from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Each year, the Council chooses a beneficiary to receive the 5k proceeds, Mary Jo Pachla of the Council said, and the Boys & Girls Club of Troy has been selected again, and is the … [Read more...]
LANSING – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) News Brief demonstrating a significant decline in the nation’s infant mortality rate by 12 percent from 2005 to 2011. Michigan is among several states with higher than average infant mortality rates that experienced a significant drop. “The recent decline in infant mortality is a public health success story that deserves recognition,” said James K. Haveman, … [Read more...]
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