Looking Out for Your Lungs: 5 ways to keep yours healthy
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (Family Features) The lungs are the centerpiece of your respiratory system. When you inhale, air enters your lungs...
Category : Health and Wellness
MONDAY: Michigan United And Flint healthcare organizations hosting Community Health Fair and COVID vaccine distribution event
FLINT, MI — Michigan United and local healthcare organizations will host a community health fair on Monday. Attendees will have an opportunity to connect with...
The importance of mental wellness for a healthy heart and brain
Photo courtesy of Getty Images #16272 Source: American Heart Association (Family Features) Research shows anxiety, stress and depression can have a negative impact on physical...
May Mental Health Month Feature: Adjustment disorder
Written by Dr. Aisha Harris Sometimes, we just do not feel like ourselves. During a new chapter or specific event, our mood changes, and we...
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency changes and you
Written by L. M. Land At the end of the day on May 11, 2023, the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act for medical...
What older adults should know after a doctor’s visit
PHOTO SOURCE: (c) Prostock-Studio / iStock via Getty Images Plus (StatePoint) You know how important regular check-ups are and that consulting your healthcare provider when...
Mental Health Awareness Month shines spotlight on available resources
Image by WOKANDAPIX from Pixabay LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) have joined mental health advocates around the...
Flint Clean Water Summit taking place Tuesday, May 16
Featured photo: Dexter Clarke, director of Faith-Based and Community Engagement Initiatives for Genesee Health System Photo provided by Dexter Clarke Written by Tanya Terry Athena...
Hamilton Community Health Network offering COVID-19 vaccines at pop-up clinics throughout community
Written by Tanya Terry The Summer Breeze Health Fair, to take place May 13 at Fleming Park, will feature food, fun, music, artisans, vendors and...
Black Millennials for Flint helping to bring to light disparities that exist for Black maternal health
Featured photo: LaTricea Adams, provided by LaTricea Adams Written by Tanya Terry Black women in the United States are three to four times more likely...