You can never be too sure. That seems to be a common reaction among Flint residents concerned about the safety and quality of the city’s water system. Although federal, state and independent health officials have said everyone in Flint can drink the city’s tap water as long as they are properly using a NSF-verified filter, […]
With this issue, TheHUB will begin reporting on the research, symptoms, resources and treatment of mental and behavioral health issues associated with lead exposure in children. Many experts note a collaborative approach between parents, educators and licensed health providers as the most effective way to address lead-related health concerns. Today we begin a dialogue we […]
I admit it. I’m a sucker when it comes to fad diets. You name, I’ve probably done it from the cabbage soup diet to Jenny Craig to Dextatrim to the current green smoothie craze – when did this fetish begin? I wasn’t an overweight child – but I never had thin thighs either. This journey […]
It’s not the typical corporate-inspired video, but neither is the “I Crim for Flint” outreach campaign. In line with its mission to promote healthy lifestyles in the community, Crim Fitness Foundation released the “I Crim for Flint” anthem and video in July. An upbeat rap and soul tune, featuring Mama Sol and singer Cherisse Bradley, […]
It’s a community hub and an oasis for many Flint residents, who appreciate its owner’s refreshing commitment to create a friendly, welcoming environment for all. While the Healthy Dollar store offers the typical range of dollar store merchandise, it also embodies the warm, open spirit that has characterized Flint for decades. You may enter its […]
Flintmilk.org, an ongoing campaign driven by the generosity of family-operated Michigan dairy farms, is making sure the people who need milk the most have it right now. The effort has already poured an additional 400,000 glasses into Flint households since the discovery of high levels of lead in the city’s municipal water supply. That’s nearly […]
He sits cross-legged, eyes closed, the picture of concentration. An upturned hand with thumb and index finger pressed together rests on each knee as he chants, “I am happy. I am grateful. I am happy. I am grateful.” Eight-year-old Taquarius Hampton could be enjoying video games, watching television, or playing outside. While he definitely makes […]
Improving Michigan’s health is a top priority for Governor Rick Snyder, which is why he created the Michigan Health and Wellness 4 x 4 plan. The plan lays out strategies for reducing obesity and improving health and wellness. As director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, I am proud to partner with […]