Nurturing the mental health of young children
Photos courtesy of Shutterstock (Family Features) The earliest years of children’s lives lay the foundation for their social and emotional well-being, setting the stage for...
Category : Health and Wellness
Improving access to healthy, affordable food in Michigan: Fair Food Network celebrates 15 Years of Its Double Up Food Bucks Program
Double Up Food Bucks Awareness Week’s statewide celebration to be held June 10–16, with events in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint DETROIT—(June 5, 2024)— Fair Food Network is...
American Lung Association’s most recent ‘State of the Air’ report a call to action
Written by Tanya Terry The American Lung Association’s most recent ‘State of the Air’ report reveals that spikes in deadly particle pollution are the most...
New Christian senior exercise and health program open house
Written by L. M. Land, with photos by L.M. Land Senior health is important to Rev. Dr. F. E. Gilliard, so much so that he...
Voting is a health right
Featured photo: Dr. Aisha Harris Written by Dr. Aisha Harris When is the last time you have been to the doctor? Are you registered to...
How volunteering can help older adults combat loneliness
(Family Features) The bonds found in friendships and other relationships are an important factor in health and wellness – even science says so. According to...
Genesee Health System moves to new location
GENESEE COUNTY, MI—Genesee Health System (GHS) is moving to 1040 West Bristol Road, Flint, and opens its doors on Monday, May 20, with Friday, May...
Black women and lupus
Written by Dr. Aisha Harris Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disorder that impacts many people in the United States. According to the Lupus Foundation of...
4 trends showing mental health is a continued challenge for Americans
Photo courtesy of Shutterstock (woman using tablet) (Family Features) People with outward appearances of success, productivity and happiness often still deal with internal struggles. Mental...
To drive a deeper understanding of cancer disparities in Michigan, American Cancer Society launches largest U.S. population study of Black women
With a goal of enrolling over 100,000 Black women, the groundbreaking VOICES of Black Women® study will focus on lived experiences to improve health outcomes...