Health
Paws and Claws: Cold Laser Therapy a popular treatment to help pets
by Cindy Anderson, DVM Laser therapy for pets can help in many cases by promoting healing and reducing inflammation and pain. This increasingly popular treatment option goes by many names: red-light therapy, photo biomodulation therapy (PBMT) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT). Benefits of laser therapy for dogs Many canine/feline health issues have responded positively to […]
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Give Your Brain A Break: The Power of a Quick Meditation by Kathy Walz, LMSW, CPC Spring is here! The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and it seems like we have been waiting a long time for this. If you’ve taken a minute to notice the green surroundings or the music in the trees, […]
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Pain management for cats and dogs by Cindy Anderson, DVM Animals suffer from pain just like people do. Pain comes in many forms: surgical pain, arthritis, and cancer-related pain, just to name a few. Acute pain is obvious and distressing. Chronic pain can be subtle, and masked as “getting old” or “slowing down.” Old age […]
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Mental Health Month: Strategies for improving our mental health by Anna Webber May is Mental Health Month. Just like your physical health, mental health can improve with practice and consistently implemented strategies. People often set goals around their physical health, like working out regularly, eating healthier, and scheduling yearly check-ups with their doctor. Working to […]
Chelsea Hospital appoints new Chief Medical Officer Fazleomar Mahmood
Information provided by Trinity Health Michigan Following an extensive search and review of candidates, Chelsea Hospital has named Fazleomar Mahmood, MD, FACP, FACR, as the hospital’s new chief medical officer (CMO). Since December 2022, Dr. Mahmood has served as the hospital’s interim CMO, where he has continued to advance patient safety and high-quality care. “Dr. Mahmood […]
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
A Chelsea Hospital physician answers common questions Information provided by Chelsea Hospital In recognition of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Calista Harbaugh, MD, recently answered questions to help bring attention to the disease and to discuss the medical services and support she provides patients as a colorectal surgeon at Chelsea Hospital. Q: As a […]
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Medicine disposal methods for keeping the community and the environment safe. by Emily Stewart Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem across the country, even here in Michigan. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the misuse of prescription drugs refers to taking a medication in a manner or dose other than prescribed. That […]
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February is International Boost Self-Esteem Month by Anna Webber This month, we would like to highlight ways to build positive self-esteem in honor of International Boost Self-Esteem Month. Self-esteem is your confidence level and how you feel about yourself. We all have had different experiences throughout our lives that may have affected our self-esteem levels, […]
Paws and Claws: Pets with diabetes need early and proper treatment
by Cindy Anderson, DVM Cats and dogs can develop diabetes. Just like in humans, pets with diabetes may not be able to produce enough insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas and allows glucose in the blood to enter cells, allowing the body to properly function. In pets, symptoms of diabetes and the complications of […]
Outreach in Action
Turn resolutions into reality with help from MSU Extension programs by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall New Year—new diet? New exercise regimen? Meet new people? Rein in your budget? Become a better parent? Michigan State University Extension programs can help with all these plans, along with their usual garden and farm assistance—and you don’t have […]