Health
Three Trinity Health Michigan Hospitals Earn “A” Safety Grade from National Quality and Safety Ratings Organization
Livonia, MICH. (May 1, 2024) – Trinity Health Livingston, Trinity Health Grand Rapids, and Chelsea Hospital, a joint venture with Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health, have all earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for the 2024 spring grades. The Leapfrog Group assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to […]
Active Aging: 3-Week Dementia Caregiver Series begins in June at SASC
by Christine Histed, Tri-County Office on Aging Have you ever wondered what the difference is between dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease? According to the Alzheimer’s Association, and simply put, dementia is an overall term for a group of symptoms related to memory difficulties. Meanwhile, Alzheimer’s Disease is a specific disease that causes brain changes that result […]
Bridge to Wellness
Mental health issues: Recognizing signs, symptoms and strategies for coping by Jennifer Matthews May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, which was established in the U.S. in 1949 to help expand awareness and decrease the stigma associated with mental health issues. The month is observed with media, local events, and film screenings, both locally and […]
Heartworm disease in pets is preventable
by Cindy Anderson, DVM Heartworm disease is one of the most common, harmful, and potentially fatal diseases contracted by pets, especially dogs. In fact, more than a million pets in the U.S. have heartworms. It’s a severe disease caused by parasitic worms living in your pet’s heart, lungs, and surrounding blood vessels. Heartworms can cause […]
Bridge to Wellness: Early spring brings early tick season
by Jennifer Matthews The early arrival of spring may also bring an early arrival of ticks and other insects. Stockbridge is part of a confirmed area where Lyme disease can be transmitted by the bite of an infected deer tick, which is also known as the blacklegged tick. A bite doesn’t necessarily mean you will […]
Get Involved: Community volunteers needed to advise Chelsea Hospital leadership
information provided by Chelsea Hospital Nancy Ventimiglia is the chairperson of the Patient Experience Advisory Council at Chelsea Hospital. She recently shared information with the Stockbridge Community News to explain what the group does, how it has a direct impact on the care patients receive at the hospital, and more. Q: What exactly is the […]
Woah Nellie!
The concept of meal planning endures, the meals, not so much. by Mary Jo David Looking through last century’s Nellie Maxwell columns, I noticed she has started taking a somewhat different approach. Instead of just recipes, in 1924, Nellie began including some weekly meal plans with her recipes. My first thought was, “Some things never […]
Bridge to Wellness: Vaping is not the harmless alternative you may think it is
by Jennifer Matthews Vaping was initially thought to be a safe alternative, designed to help people quit smoking harmful cigarettes. Vaping quickly became more than an alternative; in fact, many people who vape have never smoked. Vaping is now being marketed in the same way that cigarettes were, with multiple flavors and marketing ploys. So, what […]
Paws and Claws: Spaying, neutering can make pets healthier
by Cindy Anderson, DVM We all want to do what’s best for our pets. When you become a new pet parent, you’re faced with many decisions, not the least of which is whether to spay or neuter. The birth of puppies and kittens often takes place during the spring and summer months. During this time, animal […]
Bridge to Wellness: Valentine hearts are a reminder to pay attention to your own heart
by Jennifer Matthews It’s February and you’re likely seeing hearts everywhere—hanging in windows, on t-shirts, on the cards we will send, and on the crafts our kids bring home. Cupid isn’t the only reason to be focusing on hearts in February. February is also National Healthy Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of […]