Fight the Falling! 4 ways to prevent falls.
Written by Dr. Aisha Harris Falling happens. But the goal is not to fall. In medicine falls get more scary the older you get, but...
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Councilwoman Candice Mushatt emphasizes dads at MOMS Tour in Flint, MI
Featured photo: Panelists at the MOMS Tour in Flint, MI included Albert Ujkaj, MSW, Hamilton Community Health Network who spoke on mental health, Rev. Dr....
Be Proactive to Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes: Understanding the risks of uncontrolled LDL cholesterol
Photos courtesy of Shutterstock (Family Features) Millions of Americans are at risk for life-threatening cardiovascular events due to high cholesterol, a condition nearly everyone has...
Michigan’s older residents have taken 1.5 million GetSetUp classes
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is observing four years of partnership with GetSetUp, an online learning platform tailored for...
Genesee County Health Department confirms rabies in bat locally
Photo by Igam Ogam on Unsplash A rabid bat has been identified within Genesee County in Fenton, the first confirmed case of rabies in an...
School physicals are not a quick check-off
Written by Dr. Aisha Harris It’s that time of year again. Schools are opening after summer break. Children are going back to school to engage...
Manage hectic mornings with quick, healthy breakfasts
(Family Features) Getting kids up and out the door is a challenge all on its own, and on those busy school mornings when nothing seems...
Genesee Community Health Center celebrates National Health Center Week with Patient Appreciation Day
GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Flint and surrounding communities are invited to celebrate National Health Center Week with Patient Appreciation Day at Genesee Community Health Center (GCHC)...
Getting there is half the battle: How transportation impacts your health
Featured photo credit: Steve Buissinne/Pixabay Written by Dr. Aisha Harris How are you getting to wherever you need to be, or are going? Do you...
Workin’ 5-9: make the most of your morning hours for more productive days
(Family Features) From a regenerative bath to that first cup of coffee, early morning rituals have the power to heal, restore and fuel. They can...