Health
Halloween safety: Spooky night may be more trick than treat for pets
by Cindy Anderson, DVM Halloween may be the spookiest night of the year, but keeping your pets safe doesn’t have to be tricky. Some pets love the hustle and bustle of Halloween, but others can find this popular holiday very stressful. Please consider the following tips to keep your pets safe during the Halloween […]
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October: Plant-based milks gaining popularity by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD Plant-based milks are growing in popularity due to many people adopting vegan and plant-based diets because of concerns related to health, animal welfare and the environment. The products of grain-based and cow’s milk are unique. Grain-based milks are not nutritionally equal to cow’s milk, the […]
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September: Fats—the good and the bad by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD Our body needs us to consume a certain amount of fat each day to work properly. Any extra fat that we eat is stored in fat tissue and causes us to gain weight. Choosing what types of fat we consume can be healthy or […]
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The ‘Rainbow Bridge’ for pets comforts owners by Cindy Anderson, DVM The Rainbow Bridge is the theme of several works of poetry written in the 1980s and 1990s that speak of an otherworldly place where pets go upon death. The story tells of a lush green meadow just “this side of heaven.” According to the […]
Graebner-Sundling recognized for contributions to health care
Information from Trinity Health Michigan Nancy Graebner-Sundling, who recently retired as president of Chelsea Hospital, was one of three winners of a Special Recognition Award given by the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) for extensive contributions to health care. The awards were presented June 30 at the MHA’s annual membership meeting. Graebner-Sundling served for […]
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August: Pre- and post-workout snacks by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD Even if you are trying to lose weight, give your body the energy it needs to do the task you want. Nutrient-dense meals provide sustained energy and improved mental performance while also aiding in weight management. So, you may be asking — What should I […]
Paws and Claws: Feline leukemia inhibits a cat’s immune system
by Cindy Anderson, DVM Feline leukemia virus, also known as FeLV, is one of the more common infectious diseases affecting cats. Based on the name, most think that FeLV is a blood cancer like leukemia in humans. But it is actually a contagious retrovirus that suppresses a cat’s immune system. Feline leukemia is spread between […]
Chelsea Hospital’s free shuttle, new Urgent Care improve medical care
Gregory Gafni-Pappas, D.O., is the associate medical director of the Emergency Department and project lead for the new Urgent Care located inside the ER at Chelsea Hospital. He recently spoke with The Stockbridge Community News to help explain this innovative new care model and how it is delivering better, smarter care to local communities. He […]
Paws and Claws: How to prevent the trauma of losing a pet
by Cindy Anderson, DVM July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month. Losing a pet is just like losing any loved one, and it is an experience that no one should ever have to go though. A pet gets lost every 2 seconds in the United States. This is most concerning as only 1 in every […]
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July: Hydration isn’t just for summer plants by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD Drinking enough water every day is necessary for overall improved health and better body function. Water can help manage body weight and reduce caloric intake when substituted for drinks that contain calories. Drinking enough water can prevent dehydration, a state in which the […]