Health
Reminder: Today is Day 1. St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to virtually host free 16-week National Diabetes Prevention Program
CHELSEA, Mich. (Feb. 2, 2021) – Beginning February 15, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will virtually host a free 16-week National Diabetes Prevention Program, scheduled each Monday from 2 to 3 p.m. The diabetes education offered is intended for people at risk for type 2 diabetes. Participants will learn to: Become more active Take back negative thoughts […]
Educate yourself: Staying healthy is a work in progress
by Laura Sarrach, RN As a registered nurse for many years, I have taken care of many patients who have paid a price for not taking care of their health. Many also have not educated themselves on what to do to stay healthy. I have diabetic patients who have no clue as to what diet […]
Bridge to Wellness
February – Core month by Gary Hicks Congratulations to everyone who participated in the January Fitness Challenge sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition! What a great way to jump-start a fitness routine. Walking is a wonderful, low-impact exercise. Your joints will love it, plus it improves circulation, increases bone density and strength, and improves […]
Is the coronavirus vaccine safe?
by Laura Sarrach, RN Finally, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We have a vaccine to make us all safe from the evil coronavirus. But the question is “Do you trust our government to tell us the truth about the vaccine?” So, let’s look at our options. We can stay in […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea receives COVID-19 vaccine, administers first vaccinations
CHELSEA, Mich. (Dec. 23, 2020) – Earlier today St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea received and administered its first shipment of the FDA-approved Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The hospital received 1,700 doses, joining six other Trinity Health Michigan hospitals that have begun administering COVID-19 vaccines to front line workers. The vaccines are being administered on a voluntary basis to health care personnel […]
As hospitals nationwide respond to COVID-19 surge, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea receives “A” grade for patient safety
CHELSEA, MI, (Dec. 21, 2020) – Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assigns A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationally for patient safety, announced that St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea has received an “A” ranking on its Fall 2020 scorecard. Amid its response to COVID-19, St. Joe’s was awarded an “A” for its commitment to […]
A New Year and New Fitness Goals—No Excuses!
Introducing: Bridge to Wellness Monthly Column by Gary Hicks Welcome to our new fitness column, sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition. It’s great to see so many people making fitness a priority in their lives. Each month, this column plans to focus on two things: 1) useful information on topics related to exercise and […]