Articles tagged:health

Posted: Mon May 21 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Warm water aquatic therapy a great addition to Saline rehabilitation center

Kay Brown with Evangelical Home Saline Local rehabilitation services will expand and improve with the new Redies Center for Rehabilitation and Healthy Living. Kay Brown joined the program this past weekend to share this message. Kay is the director of admissions and marketing for Evangelical Home Saline, part of Evangelical ...

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Posted: Mon May 14 noon by Kellie Woodhouse Higher education reporter
University of Michigan Health Service eliminates walk-in appointments

Beginning this week, University of Michigan students will have to be a little more deliberate about their on-campus health clinic visits.

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Posted: Mon May 14 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Continuing education opportunities abound at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Abbie Lawrence-Jacobson with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute On the radio show this past weekend, we got educated about learning and discovered that talking about life insurance can be interesting and entertaining. Our first guest was Abbie Lawrence-Jacobson (LMSW, Ph.D.), program coordinator at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI).

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Posted: Mon May 7 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Home health care can greatly assist with recovery in your own home

Bryan Kulcsar with Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice There are wonderful health services available to seniors right in their own homes. Bryan Kulcsar, account liaison with Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice, shared this message on the radio program this past weekend. For those recovering from a surgery or ...

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Posted: Mon Apr 30 5:15 p.m. by The Associated Press
Number of US newborns with drug withdrawal triples

Less than a month old, Savannah Dannelley scrunches her tiny face into a scowl as a nurse gently squirts a dose of methadone into her mouth. The infant is going through drug withdrawal and is being treated with the same narcotic prescribed for her mother to fight addiction to powerful ...

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Posted: Mon Apr 30 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Senior Living Week is a great opportunity to get informed

Lindsay McCarthy talking about Senior Living Week The big senior event of the year is almost here. Lindsay McCarthy joined the program this past weekend and gave us all the details on Senior Living Week. Lindsay is the marketing and events coordinator for Community Health Services with the University of ...

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Posted: Mon Apr 23 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Hypertension is very important to control and it's easy to do

Dr. Steven Yarows with IHA Chelsea Family and Internal Medicine Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a very significant health issue, but one that can be controlled easily and inexpensively. We heard that message from Dr. Steven Yarows on the show this past weekend. Dr. Yarows is a specialist in ...

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Posted: Mon Apr 16 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Locally-owned assisted living community focuses exclusively on dementia care

Kathy Gillaspie with Fairfax Manor Kathy Gillaspie from Fairfax Manor joined us on the show this past weekend. Kathy is the activities and marketing director at this local assisted living community. Fairfax is an independently-owned and operated facility located just north of Ypsilanti in Superior Township, next to a nature ...

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Posted: Mon Apr 9 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Rehabilitation center helping clients get back home safe and well

Jessica Lewis with Heartland Health Care Center We welcomed Heartland Health Care Center to the radio show this past weekend. We were privileged to host two of their directors — Jessica Lewis is the admissions and marketing director and Cyndi Waitz is the rehabilitation director. Their facility is located at ...

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Posted: Wed Apr 4 5:55 a.m. by Melissa Gerharter MS, RD AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Health benefits of spring including fresh produce and expanded workout options

Spring has officially begun, and with it comes tasty fruits and vegetables and the opportunity to diversify your workout! One great way to take advantage of the spring season is to enjoy spring produce. Some popular spring fruits include all types of berries. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are all ...

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Posted: Mon Apr 2 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Remembering clotheslines brings back fond, happy memories

Anne Lawrence - Collector of Clothesline Memorabilia Anne Lawrence is a collector of clothesline memorabilia and a wonderful guest on the program this past weekend. Anne collects anything and everything related to clotheslines. Why would someone become so involved in a seemingly mundane subject? For Anne, "it's really about nostalgia, ...

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Posted: Mon Mar 26 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Physical exercise and music can both improve brain health

June Smedley with University Living June Smedley, the fitness program director at University Living, visited the radio program this past weekend. We learned more reasons why taking care of yourself has to include physical exercise. University Living is an assisted living senior community that really understand the benefits of physical ...

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Posted: Wed Mar 21 6:59 p.m. by Danny Shaw
Kick Butts Day: Ypsilanti High students educate peers on the dangers of tobacco use

Ypsilanti High School junior Nate Barnes said he was impressed with all the students at his school Wednesday that seem to be against smoking cigarettes. Barnes said he was a smoker until recently, when he realized “it’s all negatives” and has no plans to start again, especially after Wednesday’s Kick ...

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Posted: Mon Mar 19 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Grandparents can be great parents, especially with a bit of help

Sue Monet with Catholic Social Services There are such good programs (and good people!) for seniors in the local area, as we heard this past weekend on the radio show. Sue Monet and Chris Rockwood from Catholic Social Services joined us first. Sue Monet is the interim director of older ...

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Posted: Wed Mar 14 1:05 p.m. by Janet Miller Freelance reporter
March Hoops to Beat Blindness: Dad raising funds for Kellogg Eye Center after son's cancer ordeal

Three years after his son's cancer surgery, Myron Hepner was thinking how grateful he was to the Kellogg Eye Center for saving his son's life. He decided to find a way to honor the eye center and celebrate the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

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