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Make a splash this summer: Tips for safe summer swimming by Mary Wagner One of the joys of summer is making a splash when the weather is warm. From pools to lakes to rivers, Michigan offers many options to enjoy the water. However, drowning incidents have been on the rise, so know your risks and […]
Paws and Claws: Dogs should be tested annually for heartworms
by Cindy Anderson, DVMHeartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States. Heartworms are caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected pets, causing severe lung disease, heart failure, anddamage to other organs in a dog. A dog is a […]
Active Aging
May is for mothers and mental health by Stacey Mason I’ve always loved Mother’s Day to celebrate my mother, and all the women who have “mothered” me throughout my life. I’m blessed to have had a mother deserving of celebrating. My mother was the picture of sacrifice and putting her needs last. My maternal grandmother […]
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Turn mental health awareness into action by Sarah Wilczynski May is Mental Health Month, and this year, Mental Health America (MHA) is calling for individuals to turn mental health awareness into action. MHA is the nation’s leading, community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting overall mental health […]
Chasing Light: A journey through healing and resilience
by Tina Cole-Mullins May blooms, not just with flowers, but with a spotlight on mental health awareness. Over the years, I’ve found myself reflecting on the paths I’ve walked and the resilience I’ve built to navigate life’s challenges, one being Bipolar Disorder. This year, I aim to turn the spotlight onto Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)—a […]
Bridge to Wellness: Farmers markets, a community affair
by Kara Nold Spring is in the air, and that means farmers markets are drawing near. The start of the farm market season, lasting from May through October, brings a number of benefits for consumers, farmers, vendors, and the community as a whole. Following are just some of the advantages of shopping at a local […]
Four Trinity Health Hospitals among best in Michigan, according to Newsweek
Information provided by Trinity Health Michigan Four Trinity Health Michigan hospitals—Chelsea Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Trinity Health Grand Rapids, and Trinity Health Oakland—have all made the list for Newsweek’s “America’s Best In-state Hospitals” in the state of Michigan for 2025. Additionally, Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Trinity Health Michigan’s joint venture partner with Chelsea Hospital, […]
Bridge to Wellness: The alphabet soup of nutrition services
by Sarah Wilczynski Research shows that nutrition can greatly impact our physical and mental health, so it’s important to make healthy food choices. These include choices that provide us with energy and proper nutrients, choices that leave us feeling full and satisfied. This can be hard, and it’s easy to get lost in the alphabet […]
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The Art of Loving Well: A Look into Healthy Relationships by Kara Nold & Sarah Wilczynski February, for many, marks the start of a month full of celebrating love and the relationships we have with others. Coinciding with the celebration of love, February is also Healthy Relationships Month. A healthy relationship does not necessarily mean […]
Trinity Health Michigan acquires next generation surgical robots
New ‘da Vinci 5’ Systems are at Ann Arbor, Livonia and Chelsea Hospital Information provided by Trinity Health Michigan Trinity Health Michigan announced the acquisition of “da Vinci 5” robots at Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Chelsea Hospital, and a “da Vinci Xi” robot at Trinity Health Livonia, further strengthening its standing as home to […]