Genesee County will observe Overdose Awareness Day. August 31
Photo from Genesee County Prevention Coalition In Genesee County in the most recent 12-month period 203 people passed away from an overdose, and there were...
Category : Health and Wellness
Don’t get COVID shot until new version available?
Written by L. M. Land Yes, it is being advised that people who are healthy, have already had COVID and are up to date with...
Not just asthma
By Dr Aisha Harris It is not just asthma. There are 26 million people in the United States who have asthma, which is equal to...
Keep up with your protection against COVID
Older adults and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to get very sick from #COVID19. Talk to your vaccine or health care provider about...
Community talk stresses significance of GHS move for all city residents
Written by Tanya Terry, featured photo provided courtesy of Genesee Health System Earlier this summer, Genesee Health System (GHS) announced the former Baker College Undergraduate...
Biden administration urges COVID-19 booster shots this fall for multiple reasons
By Tanya Terry To counter a new wave of infections, on Sunday, August 20, a White House official said the Biden administration plans to urge...
McLaren Flint’s Trauma Program to host free fall prevention fair September 7
FLINT, Mich. — In honor of Fall Prevention Awareness Month in September, McLaren Flint’s Trauma Program will be hosting its Fall Prevention Fair from 10...
Are you all caught up? Adult vaccines you need
Written by Dr Aisha Harris Are you over 18 years old? Well, there are still vaccines that are recommended for you. Not just the flu...
Hope Squad suicide prevention training being implemented to help serious situation in area
Written by Tanya Terry According to the CDC, in 2021, suicide was the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 and 20-34. It was...
COVID immunization updates
Featured photo: Kathy Wolfe, RN, administers a COVID-19 vaccine to Jowanne Carrigan. Photo by L. M. Land Written by L. M. Land On August 11,...