health

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Munson says a lot of people are canceling or postponing their children’s well-visits. That concerns them because of the drop in vaccine rates in children. “For example, according to the CDC, a recent study in Michigan, only about half of children in Michigan 18 months to 36 months are fully immunized,” said Dr. Megan Coggon. That…

Having a stroke can be life altering. But there are things you can do to identify one if you or a family member is having one. Michelle: Dr. Rajah, thank you so much for being with us today. We’ll start with the basics. Can you just tell us what is a stroke? Dr. Gary Rajah: Yes, a stroke is a…

June is National Cancer Survivors Month, and more than 570,000 individuals can celebrate as part of that group in Michigan. But the key to survival is early detection, and Munson Healthcare wants patients to know it’s safe to come in and get screened. Michelle Dunaway and Corey Adkins share the story of one woman’s fight in today’s MedWatch report. Cindy…

It’s Alcohol Awareness Month. Alcohol sales have risen in the past few weeks. Alcohol and other substances such as prescription drugs, marijuana, and other drugs are what many people turn to in order to cope with stress. But that increased use can impact your physical and mental health in many ways, and put you at risk for substance use disorder….

Women often pride themselves in being able to “get it all done.” From work to home, kids to husbands, laundry to dishes, errands, practice, meals: it can be a lot. One thing that often falls by the wayside is their own health. But that, in reality, should be priority number one. Corey Adkins and Michelle Dunaway bring you this month’s…

The new year has come and gone and so many people choose this as the time to make big health changes. Other times, it takes something a bit more serious to get someone to take charge of their diet and fitness. No matter the scenario there is help and information out there at Munson Medical Center’s Healthy Weight Center. Jim…

As we age, keeping up with your health care becomes even more important. That way, doctors can catch problems sooner and make sure you’re living your best life. In MedWatch, learn about a less-invasive heart procedure that had a man back on the road again in no time. Donald Moran has a 1932 Ford that he basically built himself, but…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; a time to increase awareness of the disease and, in turn, save more lives. One of the best ways to do that is to catch the cancer early, which is why experts suggest most women start getting regular mammograms at age 40. It’s also important to know your body and recognize when something’s not…

The people who are the best at what they do get there because they know when to ask for help. Teamwork is especially important in the medical field, where one patient may require many specialists to help them be well. In this month’s MedWatch report, Michelle Dunaway shows us the role the local doctors play, even when a patient is…