Macomb Health & Life: Spring/Summer 2018

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“MY CARDIAC EMERGENCY”

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THE BIGGEST CUTS OUR HEART SURGEONS MAKE ARE TO YOUR RECOVERY TIME. McLaren Macomb is the first hospital in Macomb County to offer minimally invasive surgical procedures to lower the risk of complications and help you recover quicker.

Find out how a McLaren Macomb cardiologist can do what’s best for you.

DOING WHAT’S BEST.

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MACOMB AT 200 As the county celebrates its bicentennial, we pause to reflect on our shared history.

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CARDIAC ARREST How one man survived 28 minutes without a heartbeat.

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EPILEPSY OPTIONS State-of-the-art care is available close to home.

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“DOING WHAT’S BEST” Words to live by for McLaren Macomb providers.

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TRIUMPHING OVER ADVERSITY After multiple miscarriages, a mother completes her family.

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STOPPING THE BLEED How to help when an injury leads to heavy bleeding.

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ESCAPES There's never been a better time to visit Napa and enjoy its world-class wines.

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WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU HAD A MAMMOGRAM? McLaren Macomb has revolutionized mammography, becoming the first hospital in Macomb County to offer tomosynthesis 3D imaging. This next generation technology enables our radiologists to view tissue images one millimeter at a time, offering significantly better clarity than ever before.

3D mammography allows our team to detect breast cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage, and also reduces false-positive recall

rates so you can avoid the anxiety of being called for follow-up mammograms.

You deserve the next generation of technology in the fight against breast cancer.

When you need a mammogram, choose the McLaren Macomb Breast Center.

To learn more, call the McLaren Macomb Breast Center at (586) 493-3790.

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LOCAL BUZZ

STIR IT UP!

Our guide to things we love in Macomb County.

A wok and a few fresh ingredients are all you need to make quick, healthy meals.

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HEALTHY OUTCOMES

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GATHERINGS

How a trauma surgeon became one patient’s hero.

Photos from recent McLaren Macomb events.

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Mix pretty and purposeful for better nutrition.

Asparagus: Loaded with nutrients

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GROWING TO BETTER SERVE THE FAMILIES OF MACOMB COUNTY. McLaren Macomb Diagnostic Imaging Services include X-ray, bone density, mammography, echocardiogram and ultrasound.

Walk-in appointments available for X-ray.

(586) 591-1400 Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (X-ray only) McLaren Macomb Physical and Occupational Therapy Services include physical, occupational and speech therapy by appointment with physician referral.

(586) 591-1420 Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m.

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McLaren Macomb Lab Services Services include routine blood tests and urinalysis with a physician order.

Walk-in appointments available.

(586) 591-1402 Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Family Medicine and walk-in Urgent Care Services include family medicine, urgent care, and a full-service pharmacy.

(586) 716-1371 Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (urgent care only)

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GROWING FOR OUR COMMUNITY Read articles and see great bonus content at mclaren.org/macombhealthandlife View videos, download recipes and more...

It has been a long, harsh winter, and I think it is fair to say we have all been looking forward to this spring and summer more than any other in recent memory. Hopefully, the anticipation of warm weather has only added to your excitement to finally be able to enjoy the outdoors.

First, I’d like to offer McLaren Macomb’s congratulations to Macomb County for its accomplishment of reaching its bicentennial year (pg. 15). This is a great achievement for our community, and with its strong leadership, Macomb will be prosperous for many more years to come.

At McLaren Macomb, this first half of 2018 has brought much for us to be excited about. We are very pleased to announce a major expansion of our main campus in Mount Clemens, a new tower that will include the Wayne and Joan Webber Emergency and Trauma Center. Its high-capacity design will allow our talented staff and physicians to meet the growing demand for emergency and trauma care in the county for many years (pg. 42). We have also expanded our neurology service line to include the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy (pg. 20). This expansion features the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, the first unit of its kind in Macomb County.

This year is off to a great start and there is more to come. Please enjoy this issue of Macomb Health & Life and my best wishes for a happy and healthy summer to you and your family.

T Thomas Brisse President & CEO McLaren Macomb

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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT MCLAREN MACOMB, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT MCLAREN.ORG/MACOMB.

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SCHEDULE PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENTS ONLINE ANYTIME. Don’t wait for office hours to schedule your next appointment. Schedule your appointment online with a McLaren Medical Group primary care or OB/GYN physician at mclaren.org/macombappointments and get the best care in your community.

McLaren Macomb Internal Medicine & Health 37399 Garfield, Suite 106 Clinton Township, MI 48036 (586) 226-3500 www.mclaren.org/macombIM

McLaren Macomb Clinton Township Internal Medicine 36539 Harper Avenue Clinton Township, MI 48035 (586) 792-8877 www.mclaren.org/clintontownshipIM

McLaren Macomb Family Medicine 16700 21 Mile Road, Suite 101 Macomb, MI 48044 (586) 263-0320 www.mclaren.org/macombFM

McLaren Macomb Family Medicine 46401 Romeo Plank, Suite 4 Macomb, MI 48044 (586) 226-8600 www.mclaren.org/macombfamilymedicine

McLaren Macomb-Shelby Creek Family Medicine 8180 26 Mile Road, Suite 101 Shelby Township, MI 48316 (586) 465-2000 www.mclaren.org/shelbycreekFM

McLaren Macomb Family Medicine 35103 Silvano Drive Clinton Township, MI 48035 (586) 791-5250 www.mclaren.org/macombfamily

McLaren Macomb-Lakeshore Medical Center 33720 Harper Avenue Clinton Township, MI 48035 (586) 294-5210 www.mclaren.org/lakeshoremc McLaren Macomb-Clinton Township Family Medicine 37399 Garfield, Suite 203 Clinton Township, MI 48036 (586) 228-2911 www.mclaren.org/clintontownshipFM McLaren Macomb Primary Care 13425 19 Mile Road, Suite 100 Sterling Heights, MI 48313 (586) 843-3935 www.mclaren.org/macombprimarycare

McLaren Macomb Hampton Medical Center 30550 Utica Road Roseville, MI 48066 (586) 771-0290 www.mclaren.org/hamptonmedical McLaren Macomb-Sterling Heights Pediatrics & Family Medicine 35111 Dodge Park Sterling Heights, MI 48312 (586) 978-8010 www.mclaren.org/sterlingheights McLaren Macomb Pediatrics 16700 21 Mile Road, Suite 104 Macomb, MI 48044 (586) 226-2032 www.mclaren.org/macombpediatrics

McLaren Macomb Clinton Township Pediatrics 22500 Metropolitan Parkway, Suite 200 Clinton Township, MI 48035 (586) 493-3732 www.mclaren.org/clintontownshippediatrics McLaren Macomb Women’s Health 36561 Harper Clinton Township, MI 48035 (586) 792-5740 www.mclaren.org/macombwomenshealth McLaren Macomb New Baltimore Women’s Health 32901 23 Mile Road, Suite 120 New Baltimore, MI 48047 (586) 725-4604 www.mclaren.org/NBwomenshealth McLaren Macomb Clinton Township Women’s Health 37400 Garfield, Suite 200 Clinton Township, MI 48036 (586) 286-4880 www.mclaren.org/CTwomenshealth McLaren Macomb Romeo Family Medicine 239 South Main Street Romeo, MI 48065 (586) 752-1867 www.mclaren.org/romeoFM McLaren Macomb North Grove Women’s Health 44200 Garfield, Suite 164 Clinton Township, MI 48038 (586) 412-5117 www.mclaren.org/NGwomenshealth

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CHANGE: THE ONE CONSTANT

MAKE APPOINTMENTS ONLINE, ANYTIME. Visit our website to learn about our primary care physicians, access new patient forms and make your next appointment.

The process is quick and easy.

To make an appointment or learn more visit mclaren.org/macombappointments

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Life can shift directions in an instant. Often, change is easily dealt with, like a gate switch at the airport or a prompt to pick a new password at work (just when you memorized the old one, naturally). Sometimes change is joyous and other times it brings unwelcome challenges into our lives.

For David, whose story you can read on page 18, life was dramatically altered one morning as he set out fishing with his son. Though what happened that day was in no way positive, David has used the experience to effect positive change in his life. My take-away? It makes a lot of sense to do what we can now to improve lifestyle habits that will help reduce the odds of an unpleasant health surprise in the future.

Turn to page 28 for a fun way to do just that now that summer is finally here. Planting an edible garden chock-full of nutritious, delicious foods is a win-win-win proposition. Gardening is good exercise, you can grow your favorite veggies pesticide free, and you can finally beautify that unused corner of your yard or patio.

Also in this issue, you’ll read the story of Annette. Her persistence through multiple miscarriages, together with the care of a dedicated physician, led to the change she was hoping for: a healthy baby to complete her family (pg. 24).

When it comes to change, it’s hard to beat a firestorm sweeping through multiple communities in the middle of the night, eventually burning nearly 5,000 homes to the ground.

For all those whose lives were turned upside down, we propose that you take the opportunity, if you can, to explore northern California’s stunning, friendly and oh-so-tasty wine regions. For more, turn to page 32.

On that note, here’s to summer!

MARIA K. REGAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

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WE CAN DO THIS ALL DAY. AND ALL NIGHT. To become a verified trauma center, hospitals must meet rigorous national standards—like having trauma surgeons evaluate patients within 15 minutes of arrival. At McLaren Macomb, that’s not good enough. We understand that minutes make a difference. That’s why our trauma surgeons are in-house 24/7 to evaluate each trauma patient immediately.

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McLaren Macomb is Macomb County’s first verified trauma center, and we are committed to having trauma surgeons in-house every day, all day. Because when it’s someone you love, 15 minutes can be a lifetime.

You can learn more about McLaren Macomb’s trauma expertise by visiting mclaren.org/macombtrauma.

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SHELBY CREEK IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING QUALITY HEALTHCARE. McLAREN MACOMB PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY McLaren Macomb Physical and Occupational Therapy provides expertise in treating a wide variety of orthopedic, oncological and neurological conditions.

Our team consists of physical therapists and occupational therapists.

(586) 992-9030 Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m.

McLAREN MACOMB DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING McLaren Macomb Diagnostic Imaging provides a wide range of imaging services.

Services by appointment include: CT scan, MRI, bone density, echocardiogram, ultrasound and mammography. No appointment necessary for routine lab and X-ray.

(586) 992-9010 Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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McLAREN MACOMB—SHELBY CREEK FAMILY MEDICINE McLaren Macomb-Shelby Creek Family Medicine takes a comprehensive and compassionate approach to healthcare.

We offer same day appointments.

(586) 465-2000 Mon., Tues., Wed., and Fri.: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

McLAREN CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE At the McLaren Cardiovascular Institute our board-certified physicians work closely with their patients’ family doctor to provide the highest quality care. Services include pacemaker, implantable defibrillator and a Coumadin clinic.

(586) 992-9040 Hours: Vary by physician

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{ LOCAL BUZZ } One thing’s for sure: The Armada Agricultural Society knows how to throw a party. From August 13 through 19, their annual Armada Fair will overflow with fun events, with something guaranteed to appeal to every member of the family. Whether you’re a car nut, a lover of carnival rides, an animal lover or a beauty pageant devotee, there’s something at this year’s fair for you.

Attention auto aficionados: If you like to see cars smacking into each other, you’ll experience an abundance of riches between the Bump and Run, the Figure 8 Race and the full-on Demolition Derby. And if your tastes run to vehicles of another kind, you can always just sidle on up to the Armada Fair’s tractor and truck pull.

Care to see some action of a less mechanical kind? The Super Kicker Rodeo is probably more your bag, with everything from bareback bronc riding to steer wrestling and goat tying. Of course, if you prefer your interactions with the animal kingdom to be a little less hectic, then the livestock sale is probably your best bet.

For the younger set (and for those who simply think and/or feel young), there’s a wide array of rides to hop onto. Some of them will fling you high in the air, while others will simply spin you around at dizzying speeds. But for kids on the small side (not to mention less adventurous adults), there are some considerably less disruptive rides, too. And when you’re done with all the above, take some time out to learn who’ll be Miss Armada going into 2019.

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When the fourth annual Chesterfield Arts & Music Festival arrives on August 25-26, it will bring with it so many opportunities to have fun that you’ll hardly know which one to choose first. Between the live music, the local artistic offerings, the children’s activities and the undeniable appeal of the location itself, it’ll be an embarrassment of riches.

Let’s talk a little bit about the spot that will be hosting the event—Brandenburg Park is a multi-faceted treat all on its own, before you even factor in the festival. Between the basketball and volleyball courts, bike paths, playground, pier and picnic spots, you could simply spend the weekend enjoying all that the park has to offer and have an awesome experience.

As far as the festival itself goes, you can expect loads of live music, as the name implies. The musical offerings in past years have encompassed country, pop, rock and more, featuring some of the most talented bands the region has to offer. Tribute acts and musicians performing original material alike have graced the festival stage, from New Baltimore’s own rough-edged rockers Losing 6 to Farmington’s finest Beatles re-creation, Toppermost.

Naturally, you can expect dozens of vendor booths laden with offerings from all manner of artists and artisans.

Woodwork, prints, handmade clothing, dream catchers—you name it you’ll find it there. But perhaps most importantly, the festival allows you to interact with your community in a way that transcends the everyday and embraces the artistic spirit in all of us.

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THE BARD OF ST. CLAIR SHORES If you take part in arts events in the metro Detroit area, maybe you’ve seen M.L. Liebler roaming around. With his black beret and ZZ Top-worthy white beard, he isn’t too tough to spot. But it’s Liebler’s reputation, not his look, that looms the largest. As a writer and editor of poetry and prose, he’s one of the region’s most esteemed literary talents.

Liebler has done readings all around the world, and his work has earned him too many awards to enumerate here.

That said, some of his most recent awards were for the 2016 book Heaven Was Detroit: From Jazz to Hip-Hop and Beyond, an anthology Liebler edited that features some of America’s most renowned music journalists digging into Detroit’s long musical history. The same year, Liebler edited the collection Bob Seger’s House and Other Stories, containing regional writings full of local color.

But Liebler is actually best known as a poet, with plenty of verse to his credit. In fact, the St. Clair Shores native was named that town’s first Poet Laureate in 2005.

Liebler often can be seen doing readings and workshops all around Michigan. And his involvement with music extends beyond journalism—he’s a musician himself. Lately, Liebler has been overseeing the multimedia presentation he created, Beatles Forever: A Short Story With Music, at libraries all over the area. A humorous celebration of the Fab Four and of growing up in St. Clair Shores during the British Invasion, the show features a film and a live band that includes the writer himself. This summer, be on the lookout for a Liebler reading or performance near you, or check out one of his books. Either way, it will be time well spent.

On Labor Day weekend, New Baltimore’s two-day Art on the Bay will bring the community into closer touch with its artistic side in a picturesque setting. Fine artists working in just about every medium you can think of will be bringing their work, as will some of the finest craftspeople to be found in the region.

Where Walter and Mary Burke Park looks out on Lake St. Clair, Art on the Bay allows visitors to view (and buy) pieces that may have come from their next-door neighbors or from the next great artist. On the fine art side, you’ll find photography, paintings, mixed media, stained glass and more.

And when it comes to crafts, you’ll see just how much our community’s cup runneth over.

Soaps and balms, jewelry, ceramics, needlework, candle craft and silkscreen works are just a few of the varieties you’ll encounter. If you’re an artist, you can become a part of the event as well—applications are due by July 31.

The Art on the Bay Committee works hard every year to provide an experience that’s both artistically fulfilling and just plain fun. In between soaking up all the fine work on display, you can partake of the park’s natural pleasures, from kayaking and paddleboarding to simply strolling across the pier and breathing in the atmosphere.

FIELD OF DREAMS AND DISHES

In 2016 a dream became a reality with the establishment of the United Shore Professional Baseball League (better known as the USPBL) and the opening of Jimmy John’s Field in downtown Utica. The state-of-the-art ball field is currently home to four local teams: the Birmingham-Bloomfield Beavers, the Utica Unicorns, the Westside Woolly Mammoths and the Eastside Diamond Hoppers. The USPBL teams include some of the best college baseball players in America today. The 4,500 capacity ballpark is a marvel in and of itself. Last year it earned the Engineering Eminent Conceptor award given by the Michigan Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies. In addition to the main field, it includes a children’s Wiffle ball field and a playground as well as a VIP club and three levels of special suites. What really helps to set the park apart from the pack is its surprisingly top-shelf eating options. Jimmy John’s Field goes beyond the usual ballpark fare, thanks to the league’s new executive chef, Joseph Johnson, an Orlando Culinary Academy grad who has worked everywhere from the Oakland Hills Golf and Country Club to the Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa. The latter is probably where he picked up his aloha burger recipe, which along with his other original recipes makes dining at the game surprisingly special. Add some irresistible concessions featuring locally sourced dishes and craft beers, and an evening of baseball really becomes a night on the town.

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OF COURSE, SHE GETS HER OWN ROOM. At McLaren Macomb, we have assembled a team of OB/GYN physicians from a wide variety of backgrounds to meet your health care needs before, during and after pregnancy. In addition to comprehensive prenatal care at physician offices throughout Macomb County, McLaren Macomb offers birthing education and child care classes to help new mothers prepare for their special delivery. Our Family Birthing Center is staffed by a team of experienced nurses focused on meeting the unique needs of each patient. All this, with 15 private birthing suites where mom and baby can share their first moments.

Whether you’re preparing to become a new mother or considering robotic gynecological surgery, McLaren Macomb’s OB/GYN team is prepared to provide the care you need. You can feel comfortable sharing your questions or concerns with our experienced and compassionate OB/GYN physicians.

THOMAS ALDERSON, D.O.

SARAH JONES, D.O.

STEPHEN OLSON, D.O.

SARAH VYSKOCIL, D.O.

Clinton Twp (586) 493-3740

Clinton Twp (586) 286-4880

KATHERINE BOYD, M.D.

LINDA KARADSHEH, D.O.

Chesterfield & Clinton Twp (586) 725-4604

Clinton Twp & Chesterfield (586) 286-4880

Warren (586) 573-7222

Clinton Twp (586) 286-4880

CASSANDRA RAMAR, D.O.

KRISTOPHER WEEMES, D.O.

CAROL FISCHER, D.O.

Mount Clemens (586) 493-3880

Clinton Twp (586) 412-5117

Clinton Twp (586) 792-5740

ENID ROBERTS, M.D.

Chesterfield (586) 716-1702

To learn more about McLaren Macomb’s Family Birthing Center, visit mclaren.org/deliveringdaily

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MACOMB AT 200 AS MACOMB COUNTY CELEBRATES ITS BICENTENNIAL, WE REFLECT ON THE HISTORY OUR COMMUNITIES SHARE, INCLUDING MANY MOMENTS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE.

Before there was the state of Michigan, there was Macomb County.

The third county established in the Michigan Territory was chartered on Jan. 15, 1818, and named in honor of Gen. Alexander Macomb Jr., a hero of the War of 1812 and a Detroit native who quelled the British attempt to invade the northern states and re-take the colonies they once held.

Two centuries later, on a Wednesday afternoon early in the New Year 2018, revelers

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PREVIOUS PAGE: The statue of Gen. Alexander Macomb, Jr.,

namesake of Macomb County, stands in front of the Macomb County Circuit Courthouse in Mount Clemens. LEFT: Plans for Selfridge Field. LEFT, BELOW: Souvenir Park Hotel postcard featuring entertainer Mae West in one of the popular mineral baths (photo courtesy of the archive of the Macomb County Historical Society & Crocker House Museum). BELOW: Michigan Historical Site marker outside the Michigan Transit Museum, former site of a Grand Trunk Railroad depot. OPPOSITE: Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel kicks off the yearlong Macomb Bicentennial celebration.

packed into the county’s administration building to kick off the yearlong Macomb County Bicentennial celebration, creating a jubilant atmosphere and looking back at the 200 intervening years of history.

Macomb County has been a reflection of the United States as a whole, playing a role in our nation’s history from 571 square miles tucked up against 32 miles of beautiful Lake St. Clair coastline.

“Macomb County is thriving, in one of the best times in our community’s history,” said Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive. “It’s our rich history and the

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strong individuals in our past who raised the profile of our county in the state and country that have brought us to our current prosperous times.”

What much of its own population might not know is that Macomb County is a national leader in both the defense and cybersecurity industries.

The county is home to Selfridge Michigan Air National Guard Base, one of the oldest, most complex military bases in the country, housing every branch of the military. Base personnel have been mobilized to positions around the globe to aid in every major American conflict of the past 100 years.

As a manufacturing powerhouse with a dynamic infrastructure network, Macomb County is attracting billions of dollars of investments linking our defense super cluster and the ever-growing cybersecurity industry.

Already a national leader, the county, along with its many dedicated partners, has developed the Michigan Cyber Range, a first-of-its-kind portal for training and for businesses to test their digital assets.

Macomb County’s position as a national cybersecurity hub calls back to the days of World War II and the Arsenal of Democracy, when the plants in the

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MACOMB COUNTY IS THRIVING. IT’S OUR RICH HISTORY AND THE STRONG INDIVIDUALS IN OUR PAST WHO RAISED THE PROFILE OF OUR COUNTY IN THE STATE AND COUNTRY THAT HAVE BROUGHT US TO OUR CURRENT PROSPEROUS TIMES.”

—MARK HACKEL, MACOMB COUNTY EXECUTIVE

nation’s automotive capital started turning out tanks and other supplies to aid in the war effort.

This prompted a visit by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt to the Warren Tank Plant in 1942 (as WWII was ramping up) to thank the biggest contributors to the Arsenal of Democracy.

It was hardly the first (or last) presidential visit. Just two weeks before his presidential election victory in 1960, then-Sen. John F. Kennedy took to the steps of the county administration building in the Mount Clemens city square to deliver an inspired speech about a population’s right to expect the truth from its elected officials.

It was also the county’s manufacturing prowess that prompted the U.S. Army (and later NASA) to award contracts to the Chrysler Corporation to produce Jupiter and Redstone rockets at its plant on Van Dyke between 16 and 17 Mile Roads. These rockets would come to play substantial roles in the Cold War and early manned space exploration.

But the history of Macomb County and its place in the greater history of the United States is not limited to the military.

In 1862, Thomas Edison, then a young man, was working at the Grand Trunk railroad station in Mount Clemens along Cass Avenue. When the stationmaster’s young son wandered onto the track in the path of an untethered boxcar, Edison pulled the boy to safety.

In return for his heroic actions, the grateful

stationmaster trained a curious Edison in the telegraph, spurring an interest in all things electrical.

In their machine shop in Memphis in northern Macomb County, Thomas Clegg and his father, John, built “The Thing” in 1884. It sat four people, was powered by a single-cylinder steam engine and drove 500 miles before it was dismantled. It is considered by many to be the first automobile in the United States.

An accidental discovery (prospectors were looking for oil only to find “bitter water”) in the late 1800s eventually turned Mount Clemens into the Bath City of America, making Macomb County a regular destination for many noteworthy figures, including champion boxer Jack Dempsey, entertainer Mae West, Oscar-winning actor Clark Gable, media mogul William Randolph Hearst and baseball legend Babe Ruth, among many others.

“There is a lot to be proud of when calling Macomb your home,” said Tom Brisse, president and CEO of McLaren Macomb hospital. “I’m proud to say that I was born and raised in this county and that I now have the opportunity to help provide for its well-being by leading a first-rate healthcare organization.”

With Macomb County’s rich history engrained in the fabric of the United States, the community and its population have created a foundation for a bright future.

BICENTENNIAL TORCH RELAY

On June 21 and 22, the county’s 200-mile Bicentennial Torch Relay will take participants through every community in the county. Runners representing each community will take turns during the event. The relay will end the night of the Mount Clemens fireworks celebration, June 22.

FOR MORE ON MACOMB COUNTY’S BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION, VISIT MACOMB200.ORG.

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David with a McLaren Macomb cardiac rehab clinical exercise physiologist.

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HOW ONE MAN IMPROVED HIS HEART HEALTH AFTER CARDIAC ARREST.

David always says, “It would take two people to be as happy as I am.”

It was a bright, beautiful, sunny day on the water. David wasn’t much of a fisherman—never cared for it much. It was the time with his son that he truly enjoyed.

But the jovial, smiling man was not the person his son, Jason, saw early on that Saturday afternoon in August 2015.

The two were part of a small group on Lake St. Clair taking part in a fishing tournament. They were not yet to their destination when Jason turned to David, noticing that his usual

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vigor and high spirits were dampened and muted.

“He said, ‘Dad, you’re not looking like your usual self,’ and he started heading back to shore,” David said.

Next thing he remembers is waking up in the McLaren Macomb intensive care unit on Thursday.

“I dropped dead,” he said. “Sudden cardiac arrest.”

Walking to take a seat on the boat, he fell to the boat’s deck. He was not breathing and had no pulse. His son acted.

While the boat was heading back into the dock, EMS was called and CPR was administered.

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He would later find out that one of the five stents that had been placed in the arteries around his heart more than a decade ago had collapsed, cutting off blood flow. As a result, his heart stopped.

As the boat shot back to the dock, Harrison Township Fire EMS was waiting.

Despite their best efforts, CPR yielded no results. Quickly moving David onto the dock and into the ambulance, first responders continued CPR. The EMT turned to Jason. “It doesn’t look good.”

It had been more than 20 minutes since David collapsed and last took a breath or his heart last beat.

Yet the EMTs continued to work on him, performing CPR on the way to the McLaren Macomb emergency department.

The EMTs resorted to using a heart defibrillator, yet that still proved unsuccessful.

“They wouldn’t quit on me,” David would later say. It wasn’t until after 28 minutes had passed since he collapsed on the boat that David’s heart would start to beat again after continued CPR. Moving quickly once they arrived at McLaren Macomb, Dr. Timothy Logan, an interventional cardiologist, was able to open the collapsed artery and re-stent it.

“The heart was being deprived of blood so it was critical to re-establish flow,” Dr. Logan said. “He was incredibly lucky to have had friends on the boat who were able to administer CPR right away. Twentyeight minutes is a long time to be without a heartbeat. There’s no doubt about it, David is very lucky.”

David’s heart was back to beating on its own and he could breathe again for himself, but he would not regain consciousness until Thursday—five days later. And the first thing he did was try to put a smile on his family’s faces.

“I’m still alive,” he said. “I’m not going to be sad about this.”

He began to think about what brought him to this point. Retired for several years, David’s physical activity had significantly decreased. An automotive union rep, he enjoyed meeting his members face-toface, routinely walking several miles almost every day to do so, but he didn’t give much thought to traditional exercise.

Saying he had never purposefully exercised in his life, he wasn’t nearly as active

as he had been after his retirement. He started to gain some weight.

Then his thoughts wandered to his parents. His father died of a heart attack at 59 and his mother passed from chronic heart failure at 66.

“You don’t almost die and not think about it,” he said. “I’m not going to sit and feel sorry for myself. I can’t afford depression. Depression will kill you and I don’t need any help with that. You don’t let it weigh on your mind.”

As part of his follow-up care, David was scheduled for 36 sessions in McLaren Macomb cardiac rehabilitation. The program consists of exercises performed under the supervision of a certified clinical exercise physiologist. The exercises are designed to improve cardiovascular health and performance in patients who have suffered a heart attack or live with a cardiovascular disease.

“The heart is very sensitive and in a fragile state after an event,” said John Silveri, supervisor of McLaren Macomb cardiac rehab. “Cardiac rehab offers an understanding of your heart’s condition and supervises a program to improve your cardiovascular health after an attack, taking into consideration your specific condition and medications, all the while communicating with your cardiologist and primary care physician.”

David was worried as his 36 sessions were close to expiring, but he was told of the Cardiac Rehab Maintenance program, a $60 per month program that allows him to continue his exercises under the supervision of the certified clinical exercise physiologists he has grown to trust and become comfortable with.

“I could go to a gym and pay $10 each month,” he said, “but they don’t have experts there. At cardiac rehab, they watch you and make sure you’re OK. They help you progress. They’re great here.”

David went from overweight and never thinking about exercising to prioritizing his heart health, exercising three to five times a week and sticking to a strict diet. His weight is down and the joyous, gregarious man that was absent that day on the lake is ever-present.

“My son said, ‘Pop, I saw you. You were dead,’” David said. “But it was not my time.

Now, I plan on making the most of it.”

Dr. Timothy Logan

“THE HEART WAS BEING DEPRIVED OF BLOOD SO IT WAS CRITICAL TO RE-ESTABLISH FLOW,” DR. LOGAN SAID. “HE WAS INCREDIBLY LUCKY TO HAVE HAD FRIENDS ON THE BOAT WHO WERE ABLE TO ADMINISTER CPR RIGHT AWAY. TWENTY-EIGHT MINUTES IS A LONG TIME TO BE WITHOUT A HEARTBEAT. THERE’S NO DOUBT ABOUT IT, DAVID IS VERY LUCKY.” —DR. TIMOTHY LOGAN, CARDIOLOGIST AT McLAREN MACOMB

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CARDIAC CARE OFFERED AT M c L AREN MACOMB, VISIT MCLARENHEART.ORG. TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE CARDIAC REHAB MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, CALL (586) 493-3354.

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NEW TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR EPILEPSY

RECURRENT SEIZURES ARE NOT ALWAYS DRAMATIC, BUT STILL NEED TREATMENT. THE EPILEPSY MONITORING UNIT AT McLAREN MACOMB OFFERS STATE-OF-THE-ART CARE CLOSE TO HOME. It might be as innocent as an unconscious twitch of the eye or chewing movements of the lips, or as complex and serious as reoccurring full body convulsions and loss of consciousness, but epilepsy—the tendency for recurrent, unprovoked seizures—is more prevalent than the average person may think.

This is according to Dr. Nikesh Ardeshna, an experienced epileptologist (a fellowship-trained neurologist specializing in the

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diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy) who directs treatment at the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) at McLaren Macomb, the first center of its kind in Macomb County.

“Epilepsy is any disruption of the electrical activity in the brain, but it’s the scope and how it manifests that varies in every case,” Dr. Ardeshna said. “Every case is unique, so the approach to the diagnosis and treatment of each case should be unique as well.”

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EPILEPSY IS A CONDITION THAT CAN BE TREATED, AND PATIENTS CAN LIVE QUALITY, PRODUCTIVE LIVES.” —DR. NIKESH ARDESHNA, EPILEPTOLOGIST AT McLAREN MACOMB

But, as Dr. Ardeshna says, with epilepsy can come many misconceptions of the condition—misconceptions that may lead to a delay in diagnosis and treatment, prompting a patient’s epileptic condition to become more severe.

“When it comes to epilepsy, many people think that means recurrent seizures, grand mal seizures or convulsions and that’s it,” Dr. Ardeshna said. “But there are many different types of epilepsy,

and its symptoms can vary. Epilepsy is a condition that can be treated, and patients can live quality, productive lives.”

Some of these symptoms can go unnoticed, such as confusion, memory loss or speech difficulties. Other manifestations can appear quite benign, such as temporary changes in behavior, wandering, involuntary movements or an abnormal sensory experience. Many times, an individual with epilepsy does Dr. Nikesh Ardeshna not even know this is occurring, which can delay diagnosis and treatment.

Some of these symptoms are more common in the elderly, which is the fastest growing group of epilepsy patients, with nearly 300,000 cases in the United States. This group may already be experiencing other neurological conditions that may increase the risk for seizures, such as Alzheimer’s, dementia and stroke.

If left untreated, epilepsy can progress, leading to more seizures, possibly causing memory loss, slowed thinking, injury or, in rare cases, sudden death.

“The goal will always be the same for every epilepsy patient,” Dr. Ardeshna said. “To have no seizures with no side effects and maintain quality of life. We want to achieve this goal as soon as possible in order to prevent the long-term consequences seen with epilepsy.”

This is the purpose of the EMU, part of the McLaren Neurosciences Institute.

Located within McLaren Macomb, the EMU is equipped to monitor patients 24/7 with electroencephalogram (EEG), video and audio over multiple nights. If needed, the staff can induce seizures in the controlled hospital setting, allowing them to determine the seizures’ triggers and location within the brain, providing the information needed to tailor optimal and individualized treatments.

Treatments can include anti-seizure medications, devices or diet.

Dr. Ardeshna and the specially trained support staff in the EMU will have the capability to monitor the electrical activity of the brain via continuous EEG to confirm the diagnosis and determine the best treatment options for each patient's epileptic seizures.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EPILEPSY CARE AT M c L AREN MACOMB, VISIT MCLAREN.ORG/MACOMBEPILEPSY.

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FOR THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AT MCLAREN MACOMB, DOING WHAT’S BEST IS MORE THAN JUST WORDS ON A PAGE.

HOW I DO

MY BEST FOR THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AT McLAREN MACOMB, DOING WHAT’S BEST IS MORE THAN JUST WORDS.

At McLaren Macomb, doctors and nurses live by the words, “Doing What’s Best.” It’s a promise to their patients, families and loved ones.

And it’s a promise they carry with them every day. Here’s how some at McLaren Macomb do their best.

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Dr. Christopher Vitale

Dr. Julie Lata

Julia Libcke

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Emergency Medicine Physician

Chief Nursing Officer

I do my best by treating each patient as if they were my own family member, and imagining what my expectations of a surgeon would be if I were in their shoes. My number one goal is communicating clearly with patients and earning their confidence and trust in my abilities as an orthopedic surgeon.

I do my best by treating all of my patients as if they were my family.

By putting the patient first.

When we are grounded in the ‘patient as our purpose,’ we have a strong compass to guide our priorities and our decisions. My best is always keeping sight of our patients and my daily work is in focusing on how I can help the caregivers to best help the patient.

Dr. Alex Steinbock

Dr. Kirk Garcia-Rios

Neurologist

I do my best by doing for others.

Dr. Joseph Cuppari

Family Medicine Physician

General and Vascular Surgeon

I do my best by leading by example. Achieving and maintaining a level of health and fitness helps to set an example for my patients. If I can do it, so can they and we will be healthy together.

I always try to look for what’s new. Is there a new procedure or new technique I can bring to my patients that will improve their quality of life? There are innovations happening all the time and I want to see how I can use them to benefit my patients.

Dr. Michael Wagner

Dr. Melissa Ianitelli

Dr. Arthur Frazier Radiation Oncologist

Chief Operating Officer

I focus on the patient as an individual who has a goal after their recovery. Every patient is different and by tailoring their treatment specifically to them and their needs, I can help them meet their goals, maximize their outcomes and get them back to the best life they can live.

I do my best by paying attention to detail, listening carefully and loving what I do.

By completely evaluating a newly diagnosed cancer patient and defining their stage as accurately as possible, and coordinating the patient's care in collaboration with the patient's specialists while treating the patient with the most advanced cancer therapy, providing for the greatest chance to eradicate their illness.

I do my best by ensuring every patient and family that visits our hospital has an experience that goes beyond all expectations, and that we provide prompt, safe, high-quality care. And I do my best by ensuring each and every physician and staff member has a pleasant and comforting environment to do what they do best, every day.

Orthopedic Surgeon

Cardiologist

Tim Vargas

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ADVERSITY: A MOTHER COMPLETES HER FAMILY AFTER MULTIPLE MISCARRIAGES, ONE PATIENT-DOCTOR TEAM BRINGS A BABY TO TERM AGAINST THE ODDS.

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Annette so wanted to complete her family.

“He’s a blessing,” she said. “My miracle.”

The improbable birth of her son didn’t come without a measure of heartache and struggle, but her faith, perseverance and the commitment of her physician ultimately brought her great joy when she brought Willie Jr., into the world.

“I saw her lose three babies,” said Dr. Linda Karadsheh, an OB/GYN with McLaren Macomb. “I couldn’t witness it again. I would call upon every ounce of experience and medical knowledge I had.”

Early in the 2000s, Annette lost two pregnancies (in 2002 and 2003) before successfully carrying her daughter Marie to full term in 2009. She succeeded with the aid of a cervical cerclage, which she credits for the success of that pregnancy.

Annette had an incompetent cervix, a condition in which cervical tissue is weakened and opens early during the pregnancy, causing premature births or miscarriages. A cervical cerclage is a procedure meant to prevent early delivery, stitching the cervix closed until shortly before labor.

Raising and loving her daughter brought her so much joy, as she knew it would, and her life was made even more fulfilling when she met and, in 2011, married her husband, Willie.

Together, they looked to have another child. “We have a girl,” Annette said. “We wanted to have a boy—we were hoping for a boy. But as long as the baby was healthy it didn’t matter.”

She became pregnant in 2012. It was with this pregnancy that she first met and came under the care of Dr. Karadsheh, who has guided countless mothers to successful births through her Clinton Township office. “Usually, when you’re facing any issue like this, when you find something that works, you’re good,” Dr. Karadsheh said in regard to placing another cervical cerclage. “We had reason to be optimistic.”

Dr. Linda Karadsheh

However, an ultrasound showed the child (a boy) had a heart condition and, at 21 weeks, Annette miscarried.

“This was the toughest,” she said.

“Docs couldn’t save it, and I held it. Took that one hard.”

Dr. Karadsheh recommended she take some time and then try again when she was ready.

In 2014, Annette again miscarried. With a cerclage, the pregnancy failed at 21 weeks after an infection was discovered in the amniotic fluid (chorioamnionitis). The infection also placed Annette in danger, critically lowering her blood pressure and heart rate to the point where she needed to be hospitalized.

She experienced a similar infection and fate in 2015, miscarrying at five months.

“Dr. Karadsheh cried with me,” Annette said. “I wanted to give up. She said to give it some time. I thought on it and prayed

HE’S A BLESSING. MY MIRACLE.” —ANNETTE

on it with friends and family. That’s another thing I love about Dr. Karadsheh—she’s very passionate and loves her job.”

Annette felt confident in her decision to stop trying. Years of heartache had taken a toll on her—mind, body and spirit. She let the next two years pass.

But then Annette, a deeply religious woman, felt destiny intervene.

Once she decided to stop trying, she had requested that Dr. Karadsheh put her on birth control. But in February 2017, a glitch at the pharmacy failed to refill her prescription.

In April, Annette’s daughter told her about a dream she had the previous night, a dream in which she had a baby brother.

She also told Annette, pointing at her belly, “You look like you have a baby in there.”

Her daughter’s comments weighed on Annette’s mind, so she decided to take a pregnancy test with no expectation of finding anything. But it came back positive and was confirmed by Dr. Karadsheh.

“This was the first time I became negative,” Annette said. “I immediately assumed

I was going to lose the baby again.”

But Dr. Karadsheh was determined not to let that happen. “I was going to throw everything I had at the problem,” she said.

For her incompetent cervix, Annette received another cerclage. But for the infection, which Dr. Karadsheh called “unusual” and found no cause for, she prescribed Annette a daily antibiotic.

And, using Annette’s previous miscarriages as a guide, Dr. Karadsheh began weekly progesterone injections. These injections combat the premature births Annette was susceptible to in the past.

“Her compliance was excellent,” she said. “Every single thing I said, she did.

That played a huge role in the outcome.”

Dr. Karadsheh began Annette’s progesterone at 16 weeks, both injection and vaginal progesterone, administering it in both forms, which was not standard, but she did so to ensure its effectiveness.

“I was very nervous around the 16week mark,” Dr. Karadsheh said, “because it was around then the last time that we lost the baby. And it would be unusual, for her specifically, to get to 20 weeks.”

But once Annette and Dr. Karadsheh made it past the 20-week mark, they felt they overcame a giant hurdle, triumphing over her history.

“Usually when you find something that works in a successful pregnancy, you replicate that and have another successful pregnancy,” Dr. Karadsheh said. “Her case was different, and very unique, but she never had a hopeless feeling. Her faith and the faith she put in me led to success.”

Annette added, “Dr. Karadsheh never gave up on me.”

Success came at 12:39 a.m. on Dec. 22 in the Family Birthing Center at McLaren Macomb hospital when Annette and her husband welcomed Willie Jr., into their lives.

“I cried,” Annette said. “I just broke down.” The experienced nurses (some coming in on their day off) shared in the emotion.

“I told Dr. Karadsheh in the beginning to please do whatever it takes for me to have this baby,” said Annette, whose family is now complete—she is officially done having children. “It was an experience and incredibly emotional.

“She’s my favorite doctor. I love her to pieces.”

LEARN MORE ABOUT GIVING BIRTH AT THE M c L AREN MACOMB FAMILY BIRTHING CENTER AT MCLAREN.ORG/DELIVERINGDAILY.

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STOPPING THE BLEED SECONDS CAN COUNT WHEN AN INJURY LEADS TO HEAVY BLEEDING. HERE’S HOW TO HELP IN AN EMERGENCY. The three months of summer go by another name in most hospital emergency departments: “Trauma Season.”

In summer months, traumas sustained in household mishaps and accidents from outdoor physical activities increase by as much as 30 percent, prompting those patients to seek treatment at their nearest trauma center.

And with many of these injuries resulting in a bleed, time is critical: Just five minutes of bleeding can become life-threatening.

Traumas are the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 46.

It was a large-scale lack of knowledge that motivated Stop the Bleed, the nationwide awareness campaign that is “intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives,” as described in its mission statement.

“EMTs are great at getting to a site in a very timely manner, but when seconds matter, those standing close by may take action to help,” said Dr. Mandip Atwal, a trauma surgeon with McLaren Macomb.

“Some might think they can’t help, but we can assure them that we all can.”

The “Stop the Bleed” campaign was initiated by a federal interagency workgroup convened by the National Security Council Staff, The White House. The purpose of the campaign is to build national resilience by better preparing the public to save lives by raising awareness of basic actions to stop life threatening bleeding following everyday emergencies and man-made and natural disasters. Advances made by military medicine and research in hemorrhage control during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have informed the work of this initiative, which exemplifies translation of knowledge back to the homeland to the benefit of the general public. “Stop the Bleed” is a registered service mark of The Department of Defense. Use of the training and the equipment does not guarantee that all bleeding will be stopped or that all lives will be saved. © 2017 AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TRAUMA CAPABILITIES AT M c L AREN MACOMB, VISIT MCLAREN.ORG/MACOMBTRAUMA.

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LEFT: Ken’s wife, Sherry, was always by his side as he recovered from the motorcycle accident.

ABOVE: X-rays of Ken’s pelvis after his operations.

HEALTHY OUTCOMES

WHEN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LEFT THIS PATIENT WITH POTENTIALLY DEVASTATING INJURIES, A McLAREN MACOMB SURGEON—NOW THE PATIENT'S HERO—HELPED ENSURE THAT HE’D WALK AGAIN.

“The doctor told me that was the worst pelvic fracture he had ever seen.”

Ken and his wife were out riding Ken’s motorcycle. It was Oct. 7, 2017. They were less than a quarter mile from home. They just needed to take a left at the light.

As he gently accelerated the bike from idle, smoothly making the left turn, out of nowhere a car ran the red light and hit the pair with a strong impact, sending them onto the surface of the road with great force.

There are very few things Ken vaguely remembers from those next few hours after the accident. He remembers people standing over him while lying on the street. He remembers the EMTs from Medstar examining him and transporting him to the McLaren Macomb trauma center.

And he also remembers meeting Dr. Christopher Vitale.

“He introduced himself. He said, ‘Hi, I’m

Dr. Vitale,’” Ken recalls as he was going in and out of consciousness. “Then he said, ‘If Vitale is too tough for you right now, just call me Chris.’ That was the first time I’d ever had a doctor introduce himself by his first name.

And it struck me.”

That first interaction with Dr. Vitale set the tone for Ken in the level of comfort and familiarity in his treatment from the McLaren Macomb orthopedic and trauma surgeon— treatment that would include multiple surgeries over the next few days to correct a fractured sacrum, fractured ulna, fractured elbow and—the worst and most critical—a fractured pelvis.

“He had a devastating pelvic fracture that essentially split the bottom of his spine—his sacrum—directly in two,” Dr. Vitale said. “I had never seen that in my career. Fixing this properly and timely was critical if Ken is to ever ambulate normally again.”

Over the next four days, Dr. Vitale would operate multiple times on Ken to fix his extremities. With his pelvis, careful and precise placement of bone screws allowed Dr. Vitale to repair the sacral bone, setting it up to heal with appropriate alignment and avoiding injury to the bottom of his spinal cord, and eventually enabling Ken to walk again.

“We had to use two of the longest screws they make,” Dr. Vitale said. “Placement of those screws is critical—avoiding his spinal cord and making sure they are placed in the optimal location prevents the bone from further fracture when Ken begins to bear weight and become more active.”

With the success of his surgeries, Ken turned his focus to healing and rehabilitating. He was transported to a long-term care facility near his home, but never too far away from Dr. Vitale, who regularly followed up on his progress.

With his wife, Sherry, by his side almost every waking hour (fortunately she sustained only minor injuries in the accident), Ken slowly began walking again. And 96 days after the accident, he was able to return home.

“My goal was always to walk out of the hospital, but I forgot that hospitals always wheel you out,” Ken said with a laugh. “But when I got home, I was able to stand and walk back into my house.”

There are many people along the way who Ken owes heartfelt and endless thanks, but he still insists on calling Dr. Vitale his hero.

“Every time I see Dr. Vitale for checkups, I tell him he’s my hero because he was the one who put me back together,” he said. “I have a lot of respect for him.”

LEARN MORE ABOUT TRAUMA CARE AT McLAREN MACOMB AT MCLAREN.ORG/MACOMBTRAUMA.

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We all multitask. Why shouldn't our gardens? Use the ideas on these pages to hatch your next backyard plot. Here, lettuces, collard greens and Swiss chard coexist happily with tasty (and nutritious!) nasturtiums.

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EDIBLE GARDEN FROM BACKYARD TO TABLE: MIXING PRETTY AND PURPOSEFUL

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Top: Using sticks or bamboo poles to build a traditional support system for runner beans adds visual interest to the garden. Right: Potted herbs you grew yourself make thoughtful gifts for friends and family.

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Above, top left: Shake things up a little at the dinner table with fresh rainbow carrots. Though taste and nutrients vary slightly, all colors are packed with health-promoting phytochemicals. Top right: A metal pergola supporting fig-leaf gourds makes this passage both intriguing and functional. Bottom left: Fresh tomatoes taste better than storebought, are less expensive and more nutritious, to boot. Bottom right: Raised beds work well in smaller spaces and can be built on top of existing cement or pavers, making it easy to plant an edible garden just about anywhere.

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AIMING FOR

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THE AREA’S WINES ARE WORLD-CLASS—AND SO, AS SAVVY TRAVELERS ARE DISCOVERING, IS ITS NEWEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL, THE ARCHER. BY RITA GUARNA

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{ ESCAPES } DID YOU EVER THINK doing good could be as easy as drinking a glass of wine?

The wildfires that spread with unprecedented speed through northern California wine country this past fall are now the stuff of legend: They forced some 100,000 people to evacuate their homes and burned nearly 250,000 acres; 44 people lost their lives, and more than 7,000 buildings were destroyed.

While most of the area’s vineyards survived unscathed, nearly two dozen were damaged or destroyed. The region’s ability to bounce back depends in part on tourists, and the message is clear: Napa Valley is open for business and not shy about letting folks know that it’s counting on the roughly 4 million thirsty visitors who travel there each year.

From Highway 29, the main artery that runs through the valley’s heart, the world seems to consist of just one thing: row upon perfectly symmetrical row of waist-high grapevines. Indeed, there’s hardly a red or white wine that hasn’t been cultivated in Napa since grapes were first grown here in 1838. Though it’s the area's celebrated cabernet sauvignons that lure most imbibers here, visitors can sample about seven varietals at Napa County's roughly 500 wineries. One of the region’s great moments came in 1976, when two of its wines—a cabernet sauvignon and a chardonnay— beat their French counterparts in a blind, side-by-side tasting, stunning the world. The competition came to be known as the Judgment of Paris, and it forever changed wine lovers’ perceptions of Napa, solidifying its reputation as a producer of some of the world’s best wines.

First, get oriented by hopping aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. Yes, it’s touristy, but this three-hour ride gives you glimpses of town centers and wineries in Napa, Yountville, Oakville, Rutherford and St. Helena through oversized windows. Naturally, the 140-seat train, which departs from downtown Napa, makes stops at various wineries. Or take off for a bird’s-eye tour of the area: A Balloons Above the Valley flight promises sunrise views with coffee and pastries followed by a champagne brunch.

There are many wonderful places to stay, but kudos to the Archer Hotel, a luxury boutique hostelry located in Napa’s downtown on First Street, for opening in November so soon after the devastation in the area.

If hotels run a gamut from palaces to cozy hideaways, put this brand-new, five-story gem somewhere between, in happy medium territory. Savor the impeccable modern design along with an experience that is expertly curated.

There are 183 luxurious rooms including 40 balcony-blessed suites, some with cozy gas fireplaces.

Rooms feature beds outfitted with down duvets and pillows (hypoallergenic ones available) and laptop-size safes You’ll enjoy Frette bathrobes, Malin+Goetz bath amenities, complimentary Nespresso, Wi-Fi and (when in Rome, you know) a wine refrigerator with temperature control. A rooftop spa created by the famed Francis & Alexander design team promises to pamper you with a seletion of massages and facials offered in a tranquil setting. Also on the rooftop: the

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Left: The Archer’s suites feature down duvets and pillows, along with luxurious amenities. The Charlie Palmer Steak eatery offers artisan American beef and locally sourced ingredients. Relax in the sun or in umbrella-provided shade on the Archer Hotel’s rooftop. Charlie Palmer’s Doughnut Wheel is the perfect ending to any meal.

This page: Northern California wineries run the gamut from old and storied to upstart. A little advance research can help you create your list of must-visits.

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Opposite page: A little advance research will help you choose wineries that best match your preferences and interests. The Napa Valley Wine Train offers a three-hour ride with stops at several wineries. Make the most of your visit by checking winery websites for special offerings, like vineyard tours, wine-and-food pairings and barrel tastings.

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full-service Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar, as well as comfy lounge seating, stone fire pits, potted olive trees and views of the city and the valley beyond.

That brings us to Charlie Palmer Steak, an eatery captained by executive chef Jeffery (yes, it’s spelled that way) Russell, a Culinary Institute of America grad who once worked at Manhattan’s Michelin-starred Aureole and more recently delighted discerning diners in D.C. and Denver. Locally sourced ingredients and artisanal American beef claim the spotlight here, though world-renowned Wagyu is also an option. Try the Bone-On Tomahawk for Two or the 18-ounce ribeye. There are non-beef alternatives, too, such as the Snake River Farms Pork Chop, the Pan-Roasted Black Cod or the Sweet Pea Ravioli.

Don’t dally overtime at the Archer, however—there’s too much exploring to do. Downtown Napa, on the banks of the Napa River, is filled with shops, bars, restaurants and—yes, several wine bars and tasting rooms. Start by taking a stroll and admiring the art courtesy of the Arts Council Napa Valley; every year, it curates a new set of sculptures from top artists as part of its Napa ARTwalk program. Also downtown is the historic Napa Valley Opera House, a nonprofit performing arts center that provides entertainment in an intimate setting. Jazz lovers shouldn't miss its first-floor live music club and restaurant, Blue Note Napa.

Another landmark, but of a far different variety, is the Oxbow Public Market. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., it sells everything from fresh fish and produce to kitchen gadgets and ceramic gift items. Beside getting your fill of good eats, you can listen to live music, watch a cooking demo and—yes again, enjoy wine tastings. The market has beer lovers covered, too: They'll enjoy a tasting of their own at Fieldwork Brewing Company, an outpost of the Berkeley, California-based craft brewery.

Back to wineries: With about 500 to choose from in Napa County alone, it’s wise to do a little advance research (at napavalley.com/wineries, for example) to see which locations best match your interests. One suggestion to start: the Beringer estate. Founded in 1876 by German expat Jacob Beringer, it’s the oldest continuously operating winery in Napa. In addition to tasting wines, you can poke around the Rhine House, a Victorian manse built by Jacob’s brother Frederick. Check out the stunning stained-glass windows, which in 1884 cost a then-whopping $6,000 to install.

Though planning a few must-visit wineries is a good idea, don't hesitate to stop along the way if an intriguing option crosses your path. The smaller family wineries you may not have heard of often provide the most enjoyable tasting experience, with friendly, knowledgeable hosts only too happy to answer your questions and share their wines with you.

“Voting with a visit” for the future of Napa is surely one of the tastiest, most warming ways you’ll ever do a publicspirited deed. Despite the devastating wildfires of 2017, the wise betting says it won’t be long before northern California wine country is better than ever. We can all raise our glasses and drink to that.

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STIR IT UP! A WOK AND A FEW FRESH INGREDIENTS ARE ALL YOU NEED TO MAKE QUICK, HEALTHY AND SUPER-TASTY MEALS.

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1 tsp. canola oil n 10 oz. radish leaves n 1¾ cup radishes, cut into ¼-in. slices n 1 Tbs. Chinkiang black rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar n pinch of superfine sugar n 7 oz. fresh white crabmeat n 1 Tbs. black sesame seeds, to garnish n pinch of dried chili flakes, to garnish

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WAYNE AND JOAN WEBBER EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA CENTER GROUNDBREAKING

1 McLaren Macomb Executive Team: Sharyl Smith, VP, Marketing; Julia Libcke, CNO; Laura Gibbard, VP, HR; Brian Balutanski, CFO; Tim Vargas, COO; Tom Brisse, president and CEO 2 Louise Rallis-Wibbelman, McLaren Macomb Foundation director; Tim Vargas, McLaren Macomb COO 3 Dr. Beth Wendt, McLaren Macomb chief of staff; Dr. Timothy Logan, cardiologist 4 Dr. James Larkin, emergency medicine physician; Randy Pagel, McLaren Macomb Foundation board chair; Dr. John Kazmierski, cardiologist 2

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7 Dr. Patrick McClellan, family medicine physician 8 Dr. Beth Wendt, McLaren Macomb chief of staff; Dr. James Larkin, emergency medicine physician; Ms. Kathleen Larkin 9 Attendees 10 Tom Brisse, McLaren Macomb president and CEO; Louise Rallis-Wibbelman, McLaren Macomb Foundation director 9

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AMERICAN

BAD BRADS BBQ “The best possible BBQ every day,” along with a full bar and catering, 36845 Groesbeck Hwy., Clinton Township, 586.789.7320; 35611 Green St., New Baltimore, 586.716.9977; 6525 23 Mile Rd., Shelby Township, 586.254.7010 DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT Authentic Texas-style barbecue with home-style flavor and a family-friendly atmosphere, 20755 Hall Rd., Macomb Township, 586.741.5270 FILIPPA’S WINE BARREL Upscale traditional American cuisine with an Italian influence and impressive wine list, 45125 Mound Rd., Shelby Township, 586.254.1311 FIN’S All-American food and spirits with a racing theme, starting with breakfast, 51006 Washington St., New Baltimore, 586.725.9000 GUMBO’S Contemporary American fare with a Cajun/ Creole influence, 53 N. Walnut St., Mount Clemens, 586.307.3100

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J. BALDWIN’S Restaurant, lounge and caterer serving gourmet food and signature stone-fired crispy pizza, 16981 18 Mile Road, Clinton Township, 586.416.3500

RIVER RAT Casual restaurant and bar, located in “Boat Town,” serving large portions in a nautical atmosphere, 29370 S. River Rd., Harrison Township, 586.465.6565

JOHN’S FAMILY GRILL A favorite for classic comfort food, 304 Cass Ave., Mount Clemens, 586.463.0033

SEEBURGER’S CHEESEBURGERS Burgers and more, including paninis and salads, 26756 Gratiot Ave., Roseville, 586.362.8585

LITTLE CAMILLE’S BY THE BAY Casual eatery serving salads, pasta, pizza and more, 51083 Washington St., New Baltimore, 586.725.4866 NORTH 42 AT MACRAY HARBOR Fresh American cuisine served in a waterfront setting, 30675 N. River Rd., Harrison Township, 586.329.7880 THEE OFFICE PUB & COOKERY Family-friendly gathering place serving burgers, sandwiches, steaks and pastas, 128 S. Main St., Romeo, 586.752.6680 THE PANTRY RESTAURANT Contemporary American restaurant serving breakfast and brunch, 44945 Morley Dr., Clinton Township, 586.465.5514; 34220 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights, 586.939.1370; 58884 Van Dyke Rd., Washington Township, 586.677.4135

STERLING’S BISTRO Creative American dishes with seasonal ingredients and an international wine menu, 13905 Lakeside Circle, Sterling Heights, 586.566.0627 STRAWBERRY FIELDS Friendly family restaurant serving American fare, pizza and pasta with a Beatles-themed menu, 51070 S. Foster Rd., Chesterfield, 586.949.7740 TWISTED ROOSTER A twist on classic American fare, featuring bold flavors and fresh local ingredients, 45225 Marketplace Blvd., Chesterfield, 586.949.1470 VICTORY SMOKEHOUSE Upscale BBQ joint serving smoked meat by the half-pound as well as sandwiches and classic sides, 28950 Mound Rd., Warren, 248.671.6328

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LUCIANO’S Family-owned establishment serving northern and southern Italian cuisine, 39091 Garfield Rd., Clinton Township, 586.263.6540

ENGINE HOUSE Firefighter-themed sports bar and restaurant serving pizzas, sandwiches and steaks, 309 Cass Ave., Mount Clemens, 586.468.2442

LUIGI’S ORIGINAL RESTAURANT “Small in size but big in originality,” featuring pizza, steaks, pasta and seafood, 36691 Jefferson Ave., Harrison Township, 586.468.7711

STEAK/SEAFOOD

NONNA’S ITALIAN KITCHEN Family-friendly food inspired by family traditions, including specialty pizzas, 50528 Schoenherr Rd., Shelby Township, 586.884.6949 PENNA’S Fine dining since 1968, Penna’s of Sterling, 38400 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights, 586.978.3880

MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EASTERN

THE BREWERY Longtime family-owned restaurant known for its steak, seafood, extensive wine list and top-shelf spirits, 39950 Hayes Rd., Clinton Township, 586.286.3020 CREWS INN Lunch and dinner served in a harborside setting, with a focus on fish and beef, including prime rib specials on Friday and Saturday night, 31988 N. River Rd., Harrison Township, 586.463.8144 FISHBONE’S Seafood, steaks, sushi and New Orleans favorites served up in a setting reminiscent of the French Quarter, 23722 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores, 586.498.3000

CEDAR KABOB & CAFE Classic Lebanese fare served in a cozy, comfortable setting, 34796 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights, 586.795.1722

MCRAE’S BIG RIVER GRILLE Dinner-only dining destination lauded for its seafood and scenic water views, 9715 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, 810.794.3041

IKE’S RESTAURANT Lebanese fusion restaurant also serving burgers and other American and Italian classics, 38550 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights, 586.979.4460

MR. PAUL’S CHOP HOUSE Family-run restaurant specializing in fresh beef and seafood and Caesar salad prepared tableside, 29850 Groesbeck Hwy., Roseville, 586.777.7770

SAJO’S Quality, reasonably priced Mediterranean cuisine served in a contemporary atmosphere, 36470 Moravian Dr., Clinton Township, 586.792.7256

WAVES Fun eatery and nightclub featuring “under the wave” and “over the wave” dishes, 24223 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores, 586.773.3840

MEXICAN

SUSHI/JAPANESE

EL CHARRO Family-owned, with authentic Mexican cuisine, including unique soft-shell tacos, 16720 14 Mile Rd., Fraser, 586.294.3520; 21519 21 Mile Rd., Macomb, 586.598.7556; 24401 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores, 586.779.5060 JUAN MIGUEL’S Authentic Mexican dishes, including fajitas, tacos and enchiladas, plus a full bar, 21342 Hall Rd., Clinton Township, 586.783.9751 TACO LOCO Authentic Mexican favorites, including their own stuffed poblano peppers, “puffy” tacos and more, 52899 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township, 586.323.9494

SPORTS BAR

ART & JAKES Sports bar and grill with an international menu focusing on Macedonian and Serbian cuisine, 14741 23 Mile Rd., Shelby Township, 586.532.9600; 44899 Mound Rd., Sterling Heights, 586.739.7000; 65859 Van Dyke Rd., Washington Township, 586.752.7500 EAGLES BAR & GRILL Neighborhood sports bar and grill serving comfort food and craft beers, 50640 Waterside Dr., Chesterfield, 586.949.9600

ASAHI SUSHI Award-winning sushi bar and Korean restaurant, 41860 Garfield Rd., Clinton Township, 586.412.2700 NARUTO SUSHI Fresh, light Asian menu that includes sushi as well as bibimbap, udon noodles and more, 34788 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights, 586.977.0123 OSAKA Japanese steakhouse featuring hibachi tables and a sushi bar, 45323 Market St., Utica, 586.566.9572

THAI

AMARIN THAI CUISINE Classic dishes using traditional Thai spices with meat, seafood and vegetarian options, 11528 E. 12 Mile Rd., Warren, 586.582.8787 THAI ORCHID Casual, authentic Thai eatery known for its fresh, well-seasoned dishes, 60 Cherry St., Mount Clemens, 586.783.1727

VEGETARIAN

THE CLEAN PLATE Fresh, casual vegetarian offering soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches and meatless burgers, 45629 Hayes Rd., Shelby Township, 586.580.3293

BATH CITY BISTRO Steaks, fish and pasta, plus Belgian trough bowling, a cross between bocce and shuffleboard, 75 Macomb Pl., Mount Clemens, 586.469.0917

IRISH PUB

THREE BLIND MICE IRISH PUB Irish-inspired pub fare, including Guinness stew and corned beef, 101 N. Main St., Mount Clemens, 586.961.6371

ITALIAN/PIZ Z A

ANDIAMO Refined classic Italian menu with an international wine list, 14425 Lakeside Circle, Sterling Heights, 586.532.8800; 7096 E. 14 Mile Rd., Warren, 586.268.3200 ANTONIO’S ITALIAN CUISINE Authentic family-style Italian dishes made from family recipes, 2505 E. 14 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights, 586.264.5252 DA FRANCESCO’S Quality Italian cuisine with a homemade touch, and sporting an extensive wine list, 49521 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township, 586.731.7544

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Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise August 5

Macomb County Bicentennial Torch Relay June 21–22

JUNE 21–22 Macomb’s 200th birthday is obviously a big deal, and there are events happening throughout the year to honor it. But if you’ve only got time for one, make it the MACOMB COUNTY BICENTENNIAL TORCH RELAY. The torches, crafted at Macomb Community College, will be carried a total of 200 miles by representatives of each Macomb community, and it all comes together in that most classic of bicentennial celebrations, a big, bright firework show in downtown Mount Clemens on June 22. Learn more at macomb200.org

JULY 1 This year, one of rock’s most iconic and distinctive bands hits the half-century mark, with fans across the globe coming out to catch the JETHRO TULL 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR. Trailblazing Tull front man Ian Anderson, who single-handedly turned the flute into a valid rock axe and penned reams of fanciful, sophisticated lyrics over the course of the band’s multi-platinum career, is still storming the boards with as much inimitable style as ever. Jethro Tull is trucking its tricks to the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, so don’t sleep on it. For more details, see 313presents.com/events/detail/iananderson-presents-jethro-tull

JULY 13–15 Did you know that Michigan has one of the largest concentrations of Polish-Americans in the entire country? More importantly, do you think you could eat 70 pierogies in 10 minutes?

Because if you do, you’ll break the record

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from last year’s Pierogi Eating Challenge at the AMERICAN POLISH FESTIVAL & CRAFT SHOW. Of course, this annual celebration of Polish culture is about more than eating. There are worldclass polka bands and hotfooted dance groups, a killer craft show and plenty of activities to make sure the little ones have fun, too. If you want to take a shot at the pierogi eating title, maybe you should start fasting now. For all the details, visit americanpolishfestival.com

JULY 14 Starting in the ’60s, Motown Records became a national treasure, and some of the label’s most celebrated hit makers are still out there taking it to the stage. The LEGENDS OF MOTOWN tour will enable you to catch a couple of them in the same night. Seeing either The Temptations or the Four Tops amounts to an encounter with American musical history, but both of them together?

That equals a downright epic evening.

Add the sweet ‘70s soul of R&B stars The Stylistics to sweeten the pot, and it’s almost too good to be true. For more, see 313presents.com/events/detail/legendsof-motown JULY 28 Heading out for a picturesque bike ride through the apple treefilled Macomb Orchard Trail sounds like an attractive enough idea for a summer Saturday in and of itself. But when you add the opportunity to do something for the community, the option becomes even more appealing. For the second year in a row, McLaren Macomb will be sponsor-

ing RIDE RICHMOND, a bike tour that benefits A Beautiful Me, an organization dedicated to empowering girls. Choose from 15-, 25- and 40-mile routes—all preceded by a hot breakfast, courtesy of the Richmond Lions Club. Find info at 2018riderichmond.eventbrite.com

AUGUST 5 Calling all car nuts! The

annual CLINTON TOWNSHIP GRATIOT CRUISE is an auto lover’s dream, as a jaw-dropping parade of vehicles both classic and curious make their way down Gratiot Avenue. Around a quarter of a million people traditionally turn out from near and far for an event that’s geared not only to hardcore auto aficionados but to the whole family, with a pedal-car cruise and a Kidz Zone full of fun activities alongside the competitive cruise day car show, food concessions, live entertainment, and oh yeah, the big car cruise itself! Get the full lowdown at ctgratiotcruise.com

AUGUST 11–12 This summer, the

SHELBY TOWNSHIP ART FAIR will bring around its signature combo of local arts and crafts, entertainment and activities for the 35th year in a row. In addition to the art extravaganza that gives the event its name, visitors can expect a band shell overflowing with awesome live music from The Rick Lieder Band, Terry Stevens Duo, and others. The Detroit Circus will be strolling the grounds noon to 2 p.m. both days, and kids can burn up some energy at a bouncy house, see live animals, hit the kids craft tent and more.

Find the details at shelbyartfair.org

TO SEE OTHER MACOMB COUNTY EVENTS, PLEASE VISIT MCLAREN.ORG/MACOMBCOMMUNITYEVENTS.

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LOADED WITH NUTRIENTS, THESE SPIRITED SPEARS ARE PACKED WITH POWERFUL HEALTH BENEFITS. This springtime green vegetable is tender, tasty, easy to prepare and packed with nutritional benefits. So maybe it’s time to make these succulent stalks a menu regular.

Power Up Asparagus helps the heart in several ways. It’s rich in fiber, which can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, and full of inflammation-fighting antioxidants. It also packs plenty of B vitamins, which help regulate the amino acid homocysteine, high levels of which can be a danger to your arteries. What’s more, one ½-cup serving of this powerhouse vegetable provides 57 percent of your daily requirement of vitamin K (used by the body to help blood clot and to strengthen bones), and 34 percent of the daily requirement for folate (needed to produce DNA and to help the body’s cells divide properly). Asparagus also contains a type of soluble fiber that helps us absorb nutrients by supporting the colon’s probiotic bacteria. You get all that—and distinctive taste, too—for only 20 calories!

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Buy/Store/Serve Choose stalks that are round and neither fat nor twisted. The stems should be firm and thin with deep green or purplish closed tips. To store your spears, wrap a damp paper towel or cloth around the ends and place in your fridge. Try to consume asparagus within 48 hours of purchase, when it’s at its best both in taste and nutritional value. Pre-cooking prep is minimal.

Use a vegetable peeler to remove the outer skin of the stem’s thicker bottom portion, which tends to be tough and stringy. Don’t cut the tips off! Wash asparagus under cold water to remove any grit and then cook stalks whole to maintain nutrients. Serve asparagus as a side dish by sautéing in your choice of vegetable broth, chicken broth or olive oil, or by roasting in the oven, lightly sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. In the mood for a breakfast with a difference? Asparagus makes a flavorful addition to any omelet. Or liven up that lunchtime salad by chopping up asparagus spears—raw or cooked—and tossing them into the mix.

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