Michigan ranked among the worst in new air pollution study
LANSING — Michigan has been ranked seventh worst with air pollution in a new study done by the Natural Resources Defense Council. The list, which the council calls "The Toxic 20," puts Ohio as the state with the worst air pollution, with Pennsylvania, Florida and Kentucky ranked right behind.The pollution in Michigan is largely...Gov. Snyder signs law limiting cold medicine purchases
LANSING — Tougher limits on the purchase of cold and allergy medications will go into effect on January 1, 2012 in an effort to combat methamphetamine drug lab operators stocking up at stores. A new statewide database will help enforce the new rules, which will limit single buyers to 3.6 grams a day and 9 grams per month....The global war on tobacco
Second-hand smoke still a major killerUNITED NATIONS (IPS) — This year, tobacco use will kill nearly six million people. Of that number, 600,000 will die because of exposure to second- hand tobacco smoke. If current trends continue, the annual death toll could rise to eight million by 2030, according to a new report by the World...New study: More than 30% in Michigan now obsese
A new study finds that Michigan is now the 10th fattest state in America. According to the study released last Thursday, July 7, three in ten Michigan adults are considered obese which is about 30.5% of the state compared to 17.2% in 1995. The study that named Michigan the 10th fattest state was, “F as in Fat:...Pregnancies outside of marriage rising in Michigan
LANSING – A total of about two-thirds of babies born to Michigan women in their early twenties are born outside of marriage according to a new report by the Michigan League for Human Services organization. The number has risen significantly in the past ten years although teen pregnancy numbers were higher in the past according to...ACC study shows higher lead poisoning risk for immigrants
DETROIT — The Arab American and Chaldean Council recently announced that its study on lead poisoning among Arab American and African American children in the metro Detroit area was published in the Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Journal. The study explored the hypothesis that acculturation is a risk factor...Obama health care law ruled constitutional in suit by Michigan residents
On June 30, a federal appeals court ruled that President Obama's health care legislation, which allows Congress to require people to buy a minimum health care insurance, is constitutional. The case stems from a suit by a Michigan-based law center and four residents of the state which claim that the individual mandate of...Targeting minorities: The “black” drug that isn’t
SAN FRANCISCO — Ethnic Americans — whether black, Hispanic, Asian or members of other groups — face different and usually more serious health risks than our majority-group compatriots. We face higher rates of cancer, diabetes and heart disease, as well as greater difficulty in accessing the U.S. healthcare system to get needed...Community’s participation in national survey critical toaddressing health care needs of Arab Americans
DETROIT — Wayne County has been selected for the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) which is conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the next few weeks CDC representatives will be visiting homes in the region to ask short and easy questions about one or...Arab medical group creates emergency aid fund
BIRMINGHAM — The National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA) and the NAAMA Foundation have announced the establishment of the NAAMA Emergency Medical Relief Fund for the purpose of providing urgently needed medical supplies wherever they are required in the Arab world. Dr. Hareth Raddawi, chair of the NAAMA Foundation,...Oakwood hospital dedicates new faith sanctuary
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DEARBORN – The sounds of kids running through the hallways echoed throughout Fordson High School on Friday, April 1. But instead of telling them to slow down, adults walkedalongside them as part of Wayne County's New Me exercise, nutrition and weight management program's kickoff event, which was attended by more than 100...Report says Michigan consumers, businesses will pay more if health care law is repealed
A new report says repealing the federal health care law will cost Michigan consumers and small businesses a lot of money. PIRGIM, the consumer advocacy group that issued the report, says individuals could see their premiums go up by 20% by 2016 if the repeal goes through. The repeal would also increase the cost of offering...
Arab American doctor, partner first to administer new prostate cancer treatment
January 8th, 20110 Doctors in the Radiation Oncology Department at William Beaumont Hospital were the first to treat prostate cancer using a single dose of radiation in a treatment called High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy. Dr. Nasser Al-Dhaibani administers treatment.Dr. Nasser Al-Dhaibani and Dr. Alvero Martinez treated 59 year old Brain Stark on...
Study finds benefits to Muslim religious leaders, hospital partnerships
January 8th, 20110 Aasim I. Padela, M.D.ANN ARBOR - Physicians may be able to improve American Muslims’ health by building and strengthening partnerships with Muslim religious leaders, according to a new study led by the University of Michigan Health System. Previous studies show health systems have established partnerships with priests and rabbis......
BCBSM employees attend Arab culture workshop
Workshop instructor Cynatt Ali, a BCBSM intern and student at Madonna University, has a passion for educating others on Arab culture.To build cultural competency in the workplace and in the communities it serves Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) conducted a workshop on Arab heritage Nov. 12 at its service center office in...Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan named 2010 Corporation of the Year
DETROIT — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan received top honors at the recent Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council's 27th Annual Awards Program. A winner for the fourth consecutive year, The Blues was presented the prestigious Corporation of the Year award in the financial and insurance services sector. BCBSM won an award in...Three Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan programs approved for national research
DETROIT — Researchers from the University of Michigan and Michigan State University have been awarded a total of $2,741,501 for three research studies to evaluate several aspects of the Michigan Blues' Value Partnerships programs. The highly competitive research grants will allow experienced, outside researchers to test and...Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Detroit Lions quarterback continue the fight against childhood obesity
Building healthy communities DETROIT — Detroit Lions quarterback, Matthew Stafford, in continuation of his partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM), surprised nearly 300 students from three local Detroit-area schools during their visit to Ford Field this week. Students from Dixon Elementary, Henry Ford Academy and......
Halal beauty product industry earns record high sales
Halal beauty products have become increasingly popular among women in the Middle East. According to a report in Reuters halal beauty products have earned $500 million for the global halal market. The products don't contain alcohol or pork like most cosmetics, and are instead made using plants and natural minerals. Dietary...National health reform: What does it mean to you?
The Michigan Blues anticipate that reform will bring about a more-level playing field where other insurers will no longer be able to cherry pick the young and healthy.In March, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, promising sweeping changes in the health care industry. Over the past few months, a......
Dearborn Health Department offers flu shots
The Dearborn Health Department will offer flu shots every week this fall on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 4. The clinics are walk-in and open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Health Department, located inside the Henry Ford Centennial Library at 16301 Michigan Avenue. Children six months to 18 years of age will be charged...Free hearing screenings
Cherry Hill Baptist Church, 1045 N. Gulley Road in Dearborn Heights, will give free hearing screenings on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features adult and senior screenings, education on hearing aids, information about free and low cost hearing aids and refreshments. The screenings are sponsored by the Dearborn......