Ask The Doctor: February 2010

This month: Snow shoveling and heart attacks.

Pushing The Limit – With Dangerous Results!

Exercise isan important part of any hea

Glitz Salons Celebrate 20 Years Serving Oakland County

Glitz Salons, Inc celebrates 20 years serving Oakland County. With salons serving in Rochester, Lake Orion, Clarktson and Orion Township. “Glitz Salons organization would like to take this opportunity to thank the communities that we have had the privilege to grow with for a wonderful and incredible 20 years!” said Cherie Barnett, owner. “With your generous [...]

Genesys Welcomes New OB/GYN to Medical Staff

Grand Blanc, MI – Kenneth Steibel, MD, president of the Genesys Regional Medical Center medical staff, announces the appointment of Denny Martin, DO, obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) to the medical staff. Dr. Martin completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center. He obtained his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, [...]

Henry Ford’s GolFitness Program Offers Pre-Season Strength Training

Detroit, MI – Golfers can get ready for a great season with a GolFitness group pre-season training session, sponsored by Henry Ford Hospital’s Center for Athletic Medicine. Stretching routines designed specifically for golfers are known to have positively impacted the games of many professionals and can play a major role in helping GolFitness participants achieve consistent [...]

Henry Ford Launches ‘Doc in the D’ Medical Blog

Detroit, MI – Henry Ford Medical Group has launched a medical news Web site, ‘Doc in the D’ (www.docinthed.com), devoted to the unique research and expertise of its 1,000-member physician group. ‘Doc in the D’ showcases medical research at Henry Ford that goes beyond the typical corporate press release. The blog covers edgy topics like “Baby [...]

SandCastles Receives Grant From Ronald McDonald House Charities

Detroit, MI – SandCastles Grief Support Program, part of Henry Ford Hospice, has received a grant for $6,000 from Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Southeastern Michigan. “SandCastles provides a supportive environment for children and teens and their families who have lost a loved one,” says Peggy Nielsen, manager of SandCastles.  “Everyone deserves the opportunity to [...]

SJMO Joins With Shir Tikvah Sisterhood For Women’s Expo

Pontiac, MI—St. Joseph Mercy Oakland (SJMO) will join with Congregation Shir Tikvah Sisterhood for a Women’s Health Expo on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at Congregation Shir Tikvah, 3900 Northfield Pkwy., Troy.  The expo will begin at 5:30 p.m. with simple blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol  screenings, conducted by the hospital’s Community Health Promoters, who [...]

Genesys Announces New Physicians on Medical Staff

Grand Blanc, MI – Kenneth Steibel, MD, president of the Genesys Regional Medical Center medical staff, announces the appointment of two family practice physicians to the medical staff: Marcos Machado, MD, completed his family medicine residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center. He obtained his medical degree at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri, [...]

New Technology for Cellulite, Skin Tightening Offered in Rochester

Rochester, MI – Plastic Surgery Arts & Spa announces Lipo Shaper, a non-invasive aesthetic device that tightens skin, re-contours the face and body, reduces cellulite (orange peel). This safe treatment works for all skin types and colors, and offers solutions to the inevitable problems of weight gain and aging skin.   “Prior to bringing Lipo [...]

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