9/7/2010 – Employees at local companies will be dressing in denim to benefit hospitalized children at Beaumont Children’s Hospital on September 15. Miracle Jeans Day is a single-day, national initiative aimed at raising funds and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals across the country. Individuals and companies can participate in ‘Miracle Jeans Day’ and show... 

St. John Providence Health System and the National Football League are teaming up to encourage men to “Know Your Stats about Prostate Cancer®,” the second-leading cause of cancer death for American men. Led by Pro Football Hall of Fame player and prostate cancer survivor Mike Haynes, Know Your Stats is a national prostate cancer awareness campaign from the American Urological Association Foundation... 

Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, Val Gokenbach, R.N., D.M., has been appointed to the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on the Magnet Recognition Program®.  As a commissioner, she will serve a four-year term that began July 1, 2010. She is responsible for the governance of Magnet Recognition Program® activities, including approving program... 

The Southeastern Michigan Health Association receives one of two major award initiatives from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Dr. David Blumenthal, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, announces $16.2 million award to develop innovative health IT pilot program in greater Detroit metro area Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 Contact: Dan Artman 313.505.1961 313.505.1961 The Southeastern... 

8/18/2010 – “Chair Yoga” is a 45-minute seated yoga class offered to anyone who has completed pulmonary rehabilitation and is interested in participating in a maintenance program. Thursdays, 12:15 to 1 p.m. Beaumont Medical Center, Macomb Pulmonary Rehabilitation Conference Room, Suite 305 15959 Hall Road Macomb Fee: $5 per class. Call Beaumont Pulmonary Rehabilitation at               586-416-8496        ... 

DETROIT – Henry Ford Hospital has added a second location for its weekly sports concussion clinic that treats student athletes who experience a concussion. The new location is the Henry Ford Medical Center-Columbus, located at 39450 W. 12 Mile Road at Haggerty in Novi. Patients are seen from 3-5 p.m. Thursdays. To make an appointment, call 313.972.4216 or visit www.henryford.com/concussions. Henry... 

Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe’s Community Health Promotion department is offering a new Metabolic Fitness program that can help beat metabolic syndrome, a condition that greatly increases the chance of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. The Metabolic Fitness program is taught by a team of Beaumont experts including an exercise physiologist, a behavioral specialist, a dietitian, a nurse and a... 

Waldo L. Cain, M.D., FACS, 1921-2010 A pioneer for African American physicians and patients Waldo Cain, M.D., a long time Detroit physician and an early advocate of equal access for African American physicians and patients, passed away last Saturday. He was 88 years old. Dr. Cain, a surgeon, attained a staff appointment in the mid 1950s at Grace Hospital, today merged as Sinai-Grace. Dr. Cain joined... 

8/16/2010 — Quality sleep is important for our physical and mental well-being. Typically, most people spend one-third of their lives asleep. Poor sleep or a lack of sleep, can lead to many concerns, including, obesity, high blood pressure, decreased attention and reduced productivity. To help area residents learn how to improve their health and well-being with quality sleep, Beaumont Hospitals... 

DETROIT – Henry Ford Health System invites the public to attend “Hot Topics in Women’s Health”, a series of free seminars on important medical issues featuring Henry Ford physicians and experts. All presentations will be held 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Too Busy to be Healthy – You can find the time and energy to get and stay healthy. Come discuss strategies with a physician... 

DETROIT – The Emmy-winning medical TV show Minds of Medicine announced its fall schedule, featuring shows on research breakthroughs, weight-loss surgery, and robotic and laparoscopic surgery. Minds of Medicine is a series of medical shows locally produced in cooperation with WDIV – TV4 and Henry Ford Health System. Hosted by Paul W. Smith, morning radio personality for WJR AM 760, Minds... 

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – (Aug. 16, 2010) – The first baby boomers will soon celebrate their 65th birthdays, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System (SJMHS) is prepared to provide the most specialized care for a growing population of seniors. After months of research and planning, SJMHS is pleased to announce the launch of Senior Emergency Departments at all eight of its emergency department (ED) locations...