5 innovations transforming the field of joint replacement
Recovery times in joint replacement have decreased, allowing people to return to their daily lives more quickly, thanks to improvements in prehabilitation and post-surgery interventions.
Balancing fun and performance: Expert tips to prevent sports injuries in young athletes
While many sports enthusiasts dream of seeing their children succeed on the big stage, pushing young athletes to excel too soon can sometimes result in serious injuries that could sideline them for good.
Navigating HPV vaccine hesitancy: A doctor debunks myths, encourages cancer prevention
Many parents have strong opinions on vaccines in general; thatโs no different when it comes to the HPV vaccine, which protects against HPV, a sexually transmitted infection.
Henry Ford Health athletic trainer creates exercises influenced by Olympic activities
We are all getting excited about the start of the Olympic games, and if you are like many people, they may also inspire you to get into better shape or improve your exercise game.
Stranger danger: How to help your child understand age-appropriate strategies
Parents know itโs impossible to have constant supervision over kids, which is why itโs essential to learn the best strategies to teach them about self-protection.
โStars were alignedโ in lifesaving action of woman who suffered acute stroke
Virgina Plemmons had no idea that, after working at Macyโs Southland for 27 years, her place of employment would be pivotal in saving her life from an acute stroke on March 19, 2023.
AI and strokes: How technology is aiding in quick diagnoses
Albert Ware had only been in retirement for a few short years when he experienced a stroke. With the help of artificial intelligence, he bounced back within an hour of receiving care at the hospital.
Empowering pregnant women: Henry Ford Health expands doula program
Access to the doula program is being expanded to pregnant women with Medicaid, providing access to this service to many in marginalized communities and helping combat maternal death rates.
Henry Ford Health program aims to help mothers survive pregnancy
The program makes the services of a doula available to pregnant women with Medicaid. It can make a big impact for low-income pregnant women with Medicaid.
Technology makes organ transplant easier, safer and more available
Robotic surgery has transformed the way surgery is performed. While the basic process of kidney transplant surgery hasnโt changed in more than 60 years, robotic technology now allows transplant surgeons to do complex procedures in a minimally invasive way.
Henry Ford Clinic promotes colon cancer screenings in Metro Detroit
The number of diagnosed cases of colon cancer is increasing. This year alone, about 152,000 Americans are going to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, according to staff with the Henry Ford Health Colon Cancer Program.
5 ways to physically (and mentally) prepare for a colonoscopy
While many probably dread the thought of undergoing a colonoscopy, you might be surprised to learn that most people find the prep for the procedure to be much worse than the test itself.
Experts have revolutionized go-to-method for treating colorectal cancer
As recently as 20 years ago, the main method doctors used to remove colon and rectal tumors was through open operation. While effective and safe, it only allowed for a large incision in the body to remove the tumor.
Metro Detroit woman shares inspiring battle with rare disease
The last day of February is known as National Rare Disease Day. It is time many people, advocates, and healthcare workers dedicated to raising awareness about conditions and treatments that often go under the radar.
$2 million gift helps expand services for Henry Ford Health Detroit cancer patients
Henry Ford Health has an option for cancer patients struggling through treatments, and a recent $2 million gift is helping that resource reach more people.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death, but there are ways you can reduce some risk factors
There are a multitude of reasons to pay special attention to your heart health, but one of the largest might be the rate of death from heart disease.
Turns out laughter just might be one of the best medicines. How it can alleviate tension on your heart.
If youโve heard the term โlaughter is the best medicine,โ youโve likely taken it tongue-in-cheek, but it turns out thereโs some truth to it.
People living with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease, cardiologist says
Adults who live with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease, compared to those without diabetes, according to Dr. Lalitha Rudraiah, a cardiologist with Henry Ford Health.
Detroit Free Press Marathon runner celebrates with those who helped her cross finish line
Avid runner Brenda Mack was thrilled to complete the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon last month. It wasn't the longest, but it still may be the most significant race she's run.
Henry Ford agrees to joint venture with Ascension, will take over its Metro Detroit hospitals
Ascension Michigan and Henry Ford Health have agreed to a joint venture that would place Ascensionโs Southeast Michigan hospitals under Henry Fordโs brand and leadership, the healthcare organizations announced Wednesday.
2 organ transplant recipients, healthcare worker inspire each other to run Detroit Free Press Marathon
The Ambassador Bridge can be seen from miles away, including from the windows of Henry Ford Hospital, and for two liver transplant recipients recovering, it became a beacon of hope.
Dan, Jennifer Gilbert pledge nearly $400M to help build new facility at Henry Ford Hospital
Dan and Jennifer Gilbert are pledging nearly $400 million to help build a new facility at Henry Ford Hospital.
Hereโs a look at the future of cancer diagnosis and treatment in Detroit
When we say cancer, weโre really not talking about only one disease, and the idea that itโs more than one disease also gives rise to the approach that anyoneโs cancer can be considered unique to them.
Hereโs why โwell-childโ exams are needed for student athletes In Metro Detroit
If your child has a clear sports physical, skipping their next well-child visit may be tempting, but pediatricians urge parents to avoid making that mistake.
Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital test radiation tattoos that fade away
For most people, the decision to get a tattoo was made carefully and willingly, but many patients battling cancer were distressed to learn their treatment requires them to get several small tattoos.
Research suggests many people are unaware of HPV link to cancers in US
Preventing cancer with a vaccine sounds like the holy grail of medicine. Yet it is already possible to prevent many cancers with a vaccine. But too many people are unaware of that fact, which could cost some their lives.
Flashpoint: Diving into the 2023 State of the Region report, what we know about redevelopments in New Center
Watch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News at Local 4+.
โIncredible investment in our cityโ: $2.5B Detroit neighborhood redevelopment to begin in 2024
The New Center neighborhood in Detroit will see some new development over the next decade as a healthcare company, a sports team, and a Michigan university are investing $2.5 billion into the community.
How do you sleep at night? Hereโs how your sleep position affects your health
We spend about a third of our lives sleeping, often in the same position for hours at a time. So, it should come as no surprise that the position you are in can have an impact on your health.
Henry Ford official: Latest COVID variant XBB.1.5 making its way to Michigan
An infection specialist with Henry Ford Health held a live news briefing Wednesday morning to discuss the latest COVID-19 variant and what families should know about it.
Here are some benefits of changing sports during winter
Sports help kids build confidence and learn valuable life lessons. Most importantly, they should be fun for kids, but sometimes young athletes who find a sport they love will push themselves or get pushed by their parents into doing it exclusively.
Here are steps to protect vulnerable family members during Thanksgiving celebration
As we prepare to gather with our family and friends for Thanksgiving, many are understandably nervous about all the viruses that are circulating.
New device makes virtual doctor visits more effective for patients
One lesson for healthcare that came out of the pandemic was the convenience and effectiveness of virtual doctorโs visits. But seeing and talking with a doctor via video has apparent limitations.
102-year-old World War II Veteran from Detroit hopes to dance again after heart attack
A World War II veteran from Detroit had major heart surgery this year at 102 years old, but continues to fight and he hopes to hit the dance floor again.
Annual challenge โSober Octoberโ encourages pause in drinking
Sober October is an annual challenge that encourages people to stop drinking alcohol for a few weeks, live a healthier lifestyle, and help identify potential problems with alcohol use.
Metro Detroit woman shares recovery story following a unique brain surgery
A woman from Royal Oak had her malignant brain tumor removed at the Henry Ford Cancer Center, here is the story of her groundbreaking surgery and recovery.
Hereโs what Michigan health systems warn about rising omicron variants
According to the CDC, the omicron variant BA.5 has consistently become more dominant since May. In fact, at the start of July, it officially became the most dominant strain accounting for 53% of isolates, increasing to 65% this week.
Detroit hospital ranked No. 2 pediatric care facility in Michigan
Childrenโs Hospital of Michigan announced Monday that U.S. News & World Report had ranked the hospital in six pediatric specialties, including cancer, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics and urology.
3 Michigan providers awarded $300K to expand, improve sickle cell clinics
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced the awardees of the Sickle Cell Clinic Expansion and Enhancement Program grants.
Henry Ford Health urges people to take precautions against COVID: โWeโre in a surge right nowโ
Henry Ford Health is issuing a warning to its hospitals are they see an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Henry Ford Health president, CEO leaving for new role at nonprofit health system
The president and CEO of Henry Ford Health announced Thursday that he is stepping down and taking another position with a Chicago-based health system.
Feeling forgetful, exhausted, or overwhelmed? How to change your โnew normalโ
How living in โsurvival modeโ is not a sustainable lifestyle and how experts say many of us have become accustomed to living in a heightened state of stress and anxiety.
Deaths attributed to heart disease, stroke increased during COVID pandemic
The COVID pandemic caused many people to see their doctor less often and according to a new study, that has translated into increased heart disease and stroke -- especially in communities of color.
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital pushes forward with deforestation for expansion
The tree-cutting process has already started to create room for the expansion of a Henry Ford Health hospital in West Bloomfield.
Henry Ford doctor represents Detroit in Winter Olympics as physician for US Ski and Snowboard
Doctor Jeffrey Kutcher is the Medical Director of the Henry Ford Kutcher Clinic for Concussion and Sports Neurology.
Michigan hospital officials cite first signs of early progress since COVID omicron surge
For the first time since the start of the COVID omicron surge in Michigan, hospital officials with the Henry Ford Health System said theyโre starting to see some signs of early progress.
โWhat weโre seeing is horrificโ: Henry Ford Health workers share experiences as COVID surges
For nearly two years, health care workers have been giving so much in the battle against COVID.
Sunday Read: Henry Ford Health officials say Michiganโs current COVID โcrisisโ worse than a year ago
Officials from Henry Ford Health System provided an update Wednesday on the state of COVID in Michigan, saying the current situation is a โcrisisโ and worse than a year ago.
6 takeaways: Henry Ford Health officials say Michiganโs current COVID โcrisisโ worse than a year ago
Officials from Henry Ford Health System provided an update Wednesday on the state of COVID in Michigan, saying the current situation is a โcrisisโ and worse than a year ago.
COVID surge is putting major strain on hospital systems across Michigan
Leadership from the Henry Ford Health System and Beaumont Health have warned the COVID surge is having serious effects on hospital operation and the ability of everyone to get care.
370 Beaumont Health workers suspended for not getting vaccine by deadline; 70 others resign
More than 300 Beaumont Health employees are now suspended after not getting the COVID vaccine by Mondayโs deadline.
Community Health and Social Services Center in Detroit secures mammogram machine
A community center in Southwest Detroit said it can double the number of women it can get screened for breast cancer thanks to a grant from the Empowerment Foundation.
Henry Ford Health System comes up with ways to help employees address their mental health needs
Most large employers have an employee assistance program, but the Henry Ford Health System has taken it one step further.
Wyandotte doctor arrested, accused of sexual assault
That first patient complained to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) in 2004, but the complaint was dismissed because the doctor had no priors and agreed to take classes on professional sexual misconduct.
Protests held across Metro Detroit over vaccine mandate for Henry Ford hospital employees
Only two Metro Detroit healthcare systems have mandated vaccines -- Henry Ford and Trinity Healthcare. Other big names, like Beaumont and Michigan Medicine, have not said whether they will follow suit.
Henry Ford Health emergency specialist: Metro Detroit has a โCOVID catastropheโ
Every week, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services puts out new data on different aspects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ford Field COVID mass vaccination site launches Wednesday
DETROIT โ Officials said Tuesdayโs soft opening of the COVID-19 mass vaccination site at Ford Field was a success. With the site officially opening Wednesday, officials are getting ready for everybody, including those with disabilities or limited English. โWeโve been trying to be really thoughtful when it comes to language access, and people with disabilities making sure we have enough accessible vaccine pods for people with wheelchairs,โ said Michigan Lt. Gov. Read: Ford Field COVID mass vaccination site prepared to open to thousandsAround 70 vaccination pods are set up and people who received the vaccine Tuesday said it was a very quick process. More: Registration for COVID-19 vaccine at Ford Field now open -- How to registerRelated News
Nightside Report March 17, 2021: Henry Ford Health preforms Michiganโs first COVID-linked double lung transplant, Veterans now having more success getting vaccinated through VA
Henry Ford Health preforms Michiganโs first COVID-linked double lung transplantDETROIT โ Doctors at Henry Ford Hospital performed the first double lung transplant in Michigan that was linked to COVID-19. I was getting sick so fast,โ Jackie Dennis said. Special education teacher Jackie Dennis was diagnosed with COVID in November of last year. Ad4 Fast FactsBe InformedMichigan has second-highest number of COVID variant cases in USMultiple variants of the COVID-19 virus are spreading throughout the United States. There is growing concern that they are not only more transmissible but might be able to evade the vaccines.
Newly constructed Henry Ford Cancer Institute begins patient care
The newly constructed, state-of-the-art Henry Ford Cancer Institute in Detroitโs New Center area has opened its doors for patients. โThe opening of the Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion marks the beginning of a new era in cancer care,โ said Wright Lassiter, III, President and CEO of Henry Ford Health System. โThis investment is a testament to decades of cancer care innovation at Henry Ford Hospital, where weโve developed and delivered first in the world care. โThis is a transcendent moment in the fight against cancer,โ said Steven Kalkanis, M.D., CEO of Henry Ford Medical Group and Chief Academic Officer of Henry Ford Health System. โAt a time when our society has endured extraordinary challenges, the opening of this new Henry Ford Cancer Institute location in Detroit is a beacon of hope in the lives of everyone affected by this disease.
Top Henry Ford Health doctor worried about Michigan COVID-19 deaths rising in near future
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COVID-19 exhaustion at Michigan hospitals: โWe got through first surge on adrenaline, now itโs a marathonโ
Michigan hospital leaders are worried about health care workers becoming exhausted by eight months of battling COVID-19 as hospitals start to fill up with patients once again. As state officials announce 6,000 new COVID-19 cases daily in Michigan, hospitalizations are starting to trend in wrong direction. During a virtual discussion with the presidents and CEOS of major Michigan health systems, the most pressing concern isnโt space, but staff availability. โIt may not be access to a facility need, it may actually be staffing,โ Decker said. So that has clearly been our top concern.โLOCAL: Macomb County a โpocketโ of Michigan that struggles with mask wearing, Henry Ford Health CEO says
Macomb County a โpocketโ of Michigan that struggles with mask wearing, Henry Ford Health CEO says
The president and CEO of Henry Ford Health System said Macomb County is a โpocketโ of Michigan that struggles with COVID-19 mask compliance. Wright Lassiter spoke about the importance of following COVID-19 safety protocols during a virtual panel conversation among Michigan hospital leaders. He said while most people in the state wear masks, there are โpocketsโ where compliance isnโt up to par. โI would say that while we do see mask usage in many places, there are pockets where there is not good compliance,โ Lassiter said. โIn the Henry Ford system, our Henry Ford Macomb Hospital has the highest volume by far.