Latest News at Family Health Care Center
Phone Hotline for Late Breaking News
A hotline is set up for late breaking news for the Family Health Care Center, including
recalls, office news, etc. Just call the main line at 248-543-2000 and dial ext. 250.
Presently, as of July 15th:
-Notice regarding patients on Avandia
-Notice on details for pre-participation sports exams August 4th, 9-3 pm
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Daily Tribune 2010 Best of the Best - General Practice
Best of the Best 2010 Reader's Choice Award Daily Tribune
Voted First Place for Best Southeast Oakland County General Practice
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Vitamin D deficiency on the rise
Vitamin D deficiency on the rise
Research suggests it has health benefits, but doctors say many people not getting enough
Susan Waun remembers her doctor was skeptical when she asked for a vitamin D test.
That
changed when the test showed she was deficient. Since then, Waun's
doctor has given her a prescription dosage that increased her vitamin D
level.
A growing body of research suggests the vitamin -- long
known to ward off rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults --
also shows promise in fighting scores of ailments, including heart
attacks, cancer, autism, arthritis, migraine headaches and even
depression. Read more...
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Conclusive Proof that Childhood Obesity Leads to Premature Death
Taken from Change.org website:
"Over ten million American kids between ages 10 and 17 are obese. One
out of three are either overweight or obese. Those are startling
numbers which are finally gaining some serious attention. Yet unlike
obvious solutions that protect kids against tobacco and alcohol, there
is no clear answer to this health challenge. Still, new research that
links childhood obesity to future adult medical problems is forcing
public health programs to rally and do something..."
Read the full article on the Change.org Web site.
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Paul Ehrmann D.O. Class of '80 - Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Ehrmann, former chief medical consultant to the Public Health Committee of the Michigan House of Representatives, was included in an AOA news advisory of osteopathic physicians who can provide tips on avoiding holiday weight gain. A 2005 report from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development found that the holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is the only time that weight changes significantly.
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