‘Whooping cough’ on the rise
The Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) is alerting residents to a significant increase in pertussis (also known as whooping cough) cases across the state and...
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Medicare open enrollment open through Dec. 7
(Family Features) If you’re enrolled in Medicare, it’s important to remember Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 each year. This is...
Mindful and Motivated Youth Health Summit exposes teens to careers in health
Flint, Michigan – Harris Family Health will present the Mindful and Motivated Youth Health Summit, a dynamic event designed to inspire and educate teens about...
Breast cancer kills, but it does not have to
Written by Dr. Aisha Harris Every year in October, millions of people raise awareness for breast cancer to help encourage people to get breast cancer...
Healthy Just Feels Right meant to be a ‘ray of sunshine’ from Flint area specialist inspired by others
Written by Tanya Terry A grand opening celebration was recently held for Healthy Just Feels Right, the office of Dr. Shan Jackson, at 336 West...
80% of your health is outside the health system
Written by Dr. Aisha Harris Did you know that 80% of your health is because of what happens outside of the health system? So yes,...
Genesee Health Plan providing flu vaccines, opioid overdose training and more at 10th Annual ‘Drive-Thru Vaccine’ Event Sept. 27
Clothing giveaway available to attendees FLINT – As fall quickly approaches, so does flu season. For the last ten years, Genesee Health Plan (GHP) along with several community...
Union files unfair labor practice against Michigan Medicine, alleges illegal censorship, bad faith bargaining
ANN ARBOR – As of Tuesday, September 17, United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals/AFT 6739 (UMMAP) has filed an unfair labor practice (ULP) charge with the...
Genesee Health System acknowledges September as Suicide Prevention Month and Inaugural 988 Day
Image by Goran Horvat from Pixabay GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Every September, Genesee Health System (GHS) and the Genesee County Suicide Prevention Coalition recognizes Suicide Prevention Month as a...
Is chronic stress killing you?
Written by Dr. Aisha Harris Our lives can get busy sometimes as we are taking care of ourselves and our families. Juggling work, school, bills,...