Michigan Health News (United States)

The CBCD has learned that African American women suffer from the highest rates of herpes infections and would like to offer a remedy.

This annual contribution to the UDM School of Dentistry is part of Great Expressions’ continuous efforts to give back in the communities where its offices are located. Since 2006, Great Expressions has donated $150,000 to this program.

According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, Medicare’s much hyped, yet underused, Hospital Compare program has been found to be essentially worthless. Healthcare analysts from WhereToFindCare.com explain why.

The monies were raised through the dental organization’s revenue generated via patient services on MLK Day, January 16, 2012; local charities in Detroit, Atlanta and Miami benefit.

Families Who Support Breast Cancer Survivors, Inc. will host it's second annual fundraiser luncheon, " An Afternoon of PINK Awareness " Cancer Fundraiser Luncheon & Silent Auction. Saturday April 14, 2012,1p.m.- 4p.m. at the Westin Hotel Southfield.

This supplement by Vitamin Power, Thera CoQ10 (Therapeutic Coenzyme Q10), is getting a price cutback at the Vitamin Mineral Shop.

Carmelina Gordon, MD a Retina Specialist at TLC Eyecare is celebrating 10 years of excellence. The subspecialty of retina is unique in that patients with retina problems are in danger of losing their precious gift of sight, if left untreated.

Millions of people fall each year, if you’re a child then you can get back up and simply have mom comfort you and put a Band-Aid on your scrape.

Sara Ward, Western Michigan University student & Portage resident, has a new outlook since visiting TLC Eyecare & Laser Center’s Open House in Portage. Ward’s name was drawn at the event, and she was the lucky recipient of a Free Lasik procedure.

Each of these communities has received an overall five-star rating, the highest possible, by U.S. News & World Report.

For their third consecutive year, The Woodhouse Day Spa is committed to raising awareness of Heart Disease especially in Women by partnering with the American Heart Association as part of the Go Red Campaign

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.

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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.