Michigan Health News (United States)

The Washtenaw County Consortium on Aging will hold its first annual Washtenaw County Caregiver Fair on Saturday, March 17th, at the Kensington Court Hotel on Hilton Boulevard in Ann Arbor. This is a free event, open to the public, from 9:00-2:00 pm

Health Enhancement Systems announces a partnership with MediFit Corporate Services, Inc. to deliver Health Enhancement Systems' industry-leading wellness campaigns as part of MediFit’s full-service fitness and wellness management services.

Great Expressions improved by nearly 500 positions, from 2110 in 2010 to 1618 in 2011. This increase in ranking has placed Great Expressions in the top 35 percent of fastest growing private companies in America.

On Thursday morning January 19th, 2012 on air radio personality, Ray Leonard was rushed by ambulance in Wyoming, Michigan to the Metro Health Emergency Room around 12 pm.

Free Informational Event is Offered to Men and Women Affected by Hair Loss as well as Family and Friends

Health Dimensions Pharmacy Opens New Canton Location, Providing Southeast Michigan Access to Conventional Medicine and Alternative Compounded Therapies.

Isagenix, the World Leader In Whole-Body Nutritional Cleansing, Cellular Replenishing & Youthful Aging™, today announced the addition of Earl Payton, Personal Trainer as an Independent Associate for the Ventura, CA market.

Health Enhancement Systems announces a new 2-minute video for their 5 on 5 employee wellness program. Professionals may not be playing due to the lockout but wellness managers can help improve employee nutrition with this basketball-themed program.

WellnessMats & Seasons Removable Mat Covers Win! “Kitchen” Category: The Top 100 Best Products Of The Year

H&T Medical Solutions was selected as one of the ten "emerging" companies to showcase MentalNote® cloud-based specialty EMR software that offer psychiatrists and behavioral health clinicians the option to work with or without the Internet.

The only variances a Healthcare Provider need consider are simplicity, price, performance, and patient data security.

Health Enhancement Systems announces the 2012 Wellness Resources catalog, featuring solutions for healthier, happier employees, healthcare cost savings, and less stress for wellness coordinators.

Health Enhancement Systems announces their new 2-minute video for Get Fit on Route 66. Corporate wellness managers can preview this fun, nostalgic exercise program that gets participants moving from Michigan to California along America’s Highway.

Ciena Healthcare, a leading manager and operator of skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities in Michigan and Connecticut, has broken ground on a new skilled nursing community in Grand Blanc Township.

Ciena Healthcare, a leading manager and operator of skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities in Michigan and Connecticut, recently broke ground on a new skilled nursing community, Notting Hill of West Bloomfield.

Ciena Healthcare, a leading manager and operator of skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities in Michigan and Connecticut, has announced the appointment of Edward Bailey as Corporate Executive Chef.

Cataracts is a clouding of the natural human lens and is the most common cause of impaired vision, they are highly treatable. In the US alone, 2 million cataract operations are performed each year, and are very successful in restoring vision.

Ciena Healthcare, a leading manager and operator of skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities in Michigan, announces Willowbrook Manor in Flint is a recipient of the prestigious Silver-Achievement in Quality National Quality Award.

Corporate wellness programs that inspire lasting behavior change and promote effective, efficient healthcare systems are the focus of the 2011 C. Everett Koop National Health Award, sponsored in part by Health Enhancement Systems.

With more than 250,000 businesses reviewed and rated so far this year, the Talk of the Town Awards announce mid-year results and reconfirm the commitment to recognizing businesses with outstanding customer service.

Valentine's Day can be a time to celebrate and strengthen a relationship. Use these 'Ten LOVE Tips" from the author of "Optimism Now" to improve your relationship and show your love for the long term.

The Washtenaw County Consortium on Aging will hold its first annual Washtenaw County Caregiver Fair on Saturday, March 17th, at the Kensington Court Hotel on Hilton Boulevard in Ann Arbor. This is a free event, open to the public, from 9:00-2:00 pm

Social Media Outlets and Online Communication May Encourage Long-Term Lifestyle Changes and Healthy Weight Loss

Are you ready for the Challenge? The Michigan Body by Vi™ Challenge was created by ViSalus Sciences®, the company behind one of the fastest growing health movements in the world.

Do you struggle to keep an optimistic view during month of February? This month is the peak of the "winter blues" for most people. The article discusses some of the reasons we get into a "funk" in February and suggests ways to be more positive.

Health Enhancement Systems announces a partnership with MediFit Corporate Services, Inc. to deliver Health Enhancement Systems' industry-leading wellness campaigns as part of MediFit’s full-service fitness and wellness management services.

Mary Free Bed Hospital is planning a $48 million expansion that will significantly enhance its continuum of care by upgrading therapy areas, creating all-private patient rooms and consolidating all patient care services under a single roof.

On April 21, 2012-- Michigan-based Health Dimensions Compounding Pharmacy is joining forces with six local experts on biomedical autism treatments for a one day only event that aims to educate those affected by autism on bio-medical options.

Dr. Russ Buss teaches how Ground Hog Day is a symbol for optimistic action. Just as Bill Murray learned in the movie, optimists know that ever day is a chance to "do-over" what we did before on a path of lifelong self-improvement.

Val Fiott has a tremendous history in corporate wellness, having served as a physical health director for a multi-million dollar wellness group, in management with Bally Fitness, and as Operations Director for Perfect Personal Training.

CampDoc LLC, a comprehensive web-based health management system designed specifically for camps, and Markel Insurance Company, a leading insurer of camps, have teamed up to help camps improve safety and reduce risk.

Great Expressions improved by nearly 500 positions, from 2110 in 2010 to 1618 in 2011. This increase in ranking has placed Great Expressions in the top 35 percent of fastest growing private companies in America.

ROTC cadet, Kyle Kausch of Ann Arbor seeks vision correction surgery the week before traveling abroad to prepare for a career in aviation. Luis Gago, MD a physician and former navy officer at TC Eyecare was happy to help a fellow serviceman.

Gabrielle Giffords resigned from congress today to work on her health so she can someday return. It is truly rare to see such an example of courage and optimism, let alone see someone with such a closed head injury speak in her own voice about it.

Working with Powerhouse gym of Saline, Jensen's Community Pharmacy will offer a 10% discount on non-prescription items in the store when shown a membership card

On Thursday morning January 19th, 2012 on air radio personality, Ray Leonard was rushed by ambulance in Wyoming, Michigan to the Metro Health Emergency Room around 12 pm.

Free Informational Event is Offered to Men and Women Affected by Hair Loss as well as Family and Friends

Everyday our optimism is tested by the circumstances of life and we must find the stamina to withstand this constant bombardment from small and major threats. Dr. Russ demonstrates how to use your spirituality to maintain the positive view.

Jensen's Community Pharmacy is a locally owned and operated independent pharmacy that opened on January 16th.

Dr. Fitzgerald of Clavenna Vision Institute has accepted a faculty position at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

A new Health Enhancement Systems video highlights 10K-A-Day, the 10,000 daily steps online wellness campaign that has helped hundreds of organizations motivate employees, members, and clients to become more active year-round.

A Perfect Personal Trainer from Troy, Michigan explains some of the important secrets to aging healthfully, minimizing risk for the need for skilled nursing or adult foster care programs. Perfect Personal Training offers home wellness and fitness.

For Michigan residents, influenza peaks between February and March. The Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan (VNA) reminds businesses to prepare their employees for the flu through workplace hygiene tips and onsite flu immunizations.

The website drrussbuss.com which hosted the daily optimism blog has apparently been the subject of internet highjacking. The optimistic writers of the blog had to choose between optimism and pessimism. See there creative solution to the problem.

Vaccine side effects have been noted in the combined Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis vaccination since it was licenses in the 1940’s.

Health and wellness websites can take advantage of high quality one way links from a razor targeted health and wellness directory. Many websites require and reciprocal link for a FREE listing. This is a 100% FREE Gold Listing Package.

Individuals between the ages of 19 and 59 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes should now be vaccinated for hepatitis B if they have not previously received the vaccine.

Grand Rapids, Michigan dentist Van Haren Family Dentistry offers an unlimited professional teeth whitening program for $50. Since 2009, over 150 patients have joined the progam.

TLC Eyecare welcomes RaShawn Venerable, DO to the Adrian, MI & Bryan, OH practices. A Board Certified Ophthalmologist, Dr. Venerable will specialize in medical & surgical treatment of Glaucoma, Cataracts, Diabetic patients, and upper lid surgery.

Isagenix, the World Leader In Whole-Body Nutritional Cleansing, Cellular Replenishing & Youthful Aging™ recently added healthy weight loss and anti-aging services to the Grand Rapids MI market served by Theresa Ebeling, an Isagenix Associate.

Two recent studies distinguish cancer subtypes and provide promising new drug targets

Due to the increased need for food allergy testing, Ann Arbor Holistic Health has signed a business agreement with ALCAT Laboratories. This partnership will make testing more available to the public, and streamline diagnosis and treatment process.

CMUS and Talk of the Town News announce top physicians and medical facilities that have recently won the Talk of the Town Award for excelling in customer satisfaction.

For a stroke victim recovery doesn’t have to be impossible. If you’re a stroke victim you can gain speech and mobility through rehabilitation.

Aaron Dunn, a Perfect Personal Trainer from Royal Oak, Michigan, explains the most common fallicies to fitness and weight loss for 2012.

Health Dimensions Compounding Pharmacy Compounds Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection During Manufacturer Backorder.

Health Dimensions Pharmacy Opens New Canton Location, Providing Southeast Michigan Access to Conventional Medicine and Alternative Compounded Therapies.

With colder, shorter days come health and safety issues for our elderly family members. Be sure to take the proper precautions. Pill Pouch LLC shares with the elderly community and their caregivers ways to stave off wintertime infirmities.

This comprehensive Vitamin C product by Vitamin Power is now being offered at the Vitamin Mineral Shop LLC.

It’s our goal to accept financial donations and offer financial assistance to those who cannot afford all or parts of our obesity diet plans which includes healthy nutritional meal replacement foods and obesity diet monitoring and health tips.

Isagenix, the World Leader In Whole-Body Nutritional Cleansing, Cellular Replenishing & Youthful Aging™, today announced the addition of Earl Payton, Personal Trainer as an Independent Associate for the Ventura, CA market.

Perfect Personal Training's in home personal trainers and wellness coaches explain a few helpful steps to burning off excess calories from Thanksgiving or other holiday meals. Coaches are from Birmingham, MI, Troy, MI, and San Diego, California

JTree Introduces New Limited Edition Seasonal Flavored Lip Balms and Organic Gift Gift Sets and, Handcrafted in the U.S.A

Isagenix, the World Leader In Whole-Body Nutritional Cleansing, Cellular Replenishing & Youthful Aging™, today announced the addition of Brittany Gadus as an Independent Associate for the Toledo, Ohio market.

Naturally occurring weight loss supplement a great alternative for people who can’t find time to exercise during the holidays

The 2012 Weight Loss Challenge offers the ability to get fit, lose weight and win a share or hundreds of thousands of dollars and cash and prizes. More than 30 winners* will receive cash prizes and recognition for their life-altering accomplishments.

Health Enhancement Systems announces a new 2-minute video for their 5 on 5 employee wellness program. Professionals may not be playing due to the lockout but wellness managers can help improve employee nutrition with this basketball-themed program.

Local clients of Perfect Personal Training enjoy easy shopping with online gift certificates.

With obesity and overweight problems sweeping the world, a new simple weight loss program is available that is helping people drop 100 pounds or more. The obesity problem has been called a tsunami of obese related problems affecting our citizens.

Study reveals a natural fatty acid used in manufacturing can modulate glucose control