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Heart disease is the leading killer in Macomb County.

McLaren Macomb is the best place to fight it.

When someone you love is diagnosed with a cardiac condition, you want the very best care and you want it close to home.

At McLaren Macomb’s Mat Gaberty Heart Center, we provide excellent cardiovascular care for our neighbors in Macomb County and throughout the region.

Led by board-certified cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons, McLaren’s Cardiovascular Institute program has earned clinical recognitions from national accrediting organizations. We work to earn these accreditations as we continually advance our capabilities, technology and cardiac care services.

Because heart disease is serious, and so are we.

Learn more at www.mclarenheart.org

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FEATURES

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CELEBRATING SELFRIDGE Michigan’s Air National Guard Base has been serving with distinction for 100 years.

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ADVANCES IN HEART CARE How McLaren Macomb is using the latest technologies to deliver state-of-the-art care to patients with heart disease.

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HOW PETS HELP KEEP US HEALTHY Studies show that the relationships we have with our animal companions support a healthy life.

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MAKE IT A SAFE SUMMER McLaren Macomb physicians share strategies for staying healthy this summer.

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HEALTHY OUTCOMES How expert care and a wearable defibrillator saved a local man’s life.

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TRUE BLUE Decorating with a timeless duo—blue and white.

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TO YOUR HEALTH! Fun—and delicious—ways to sneak more fruits and veggies into your day.

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Our comfortable, modern office is conveniently located and was designed with patient comfort and privacy in mind.

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Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in Macomb County.

Photos from recent McLaren Macomb events.

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EXERCISE MYTHS Don’t let these 3 common misconceptions doom your fitness program.

GATHERINGS

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POWER FOOD Watermelon—the surest sign of summer—can help you stay hydrated and is rich in vitamins A and C.

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ESCAPES Toronto has always been safe, neat and orderly. Now it’s gaining a hip side, too.

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Schedule physician appointments online Anytime.

Don’t wait for office hours to schedule your next physician appointment. Schedule your appointment online with a McLaren Medical Group primary care or OB-GYN physician at mclaren.org/macombappointments and get your 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 Family Medicine 16700 21 Mile Road, Suite 101 Macomb, MI 48044 (586) 263-0320 www.mclaren.org/macombFM 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-Lakeshore Medical Center 33720 Harper Avenue Clinton Township, MI 48035 (586) 294-5210 www.mclaren.org/lakeshoremc McLaren Macomb Warren Family & Internal Medicine 19041 12 Mile Road Roseville, MI 48066 (586) 758-6263 www.mclaren.org/warren McLaren Macomb-Clinton Township Family Medicine 37399 Garfield, Suite 203 Clinton Township, MI 48036 (586) 228-2911 www.mclaren.org/clintontownshipFM

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McLaren Macomb Primary Care 13425 19 Mile Road, Suite 100 Sterling Heights, MI 48313 (586) 843-3935 www.mclaren.org/macombprimarycare

McLaren Macomb Pediatrics 16700 21 Mile Road, Suite 104 Macomb, MI 48044 (586) 226-2032 www.mclaren.org/macombpediatrics

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

McLaren Macomb Clinton Township Pediatrics 22500 Metropolitan Parkway, Suite 200 Clinton Township, MI 48035 (586) 493-3732 www.mclaren.org/clintontownshippediatrics

McLaren Macomb Family Medicine 46401 Romeo Plank, Suite 4 Macomb, MI 48044 (586) 226-8600 www.mclaren.org/macombfamilymedicine McLaren Macomb Family Medicine 35103 Silvano Drive Clinton Township, MI 48035 (586) 791-5250 www.mclaren.org/macombfamily 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 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 48038 (586) 286-4880 www.mclaren.org/CTwomenshealth 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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CHEERS TO A SAFE AND HAPPY SUMMER

Make appointments online, anytime.

Appointments are available from a range of primary care providers, including family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatric care physicians.

Visit our website to learn about our team, access new patient forms and make your next appointment. The process is quick and easy, and you’ll receive a confirmation email from our team.

Visit our website to make an appointment or learn more at mclaren.org/macombappointments

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With this warm weather and sunshine, the more time I can spend outside, the happier I seem to find myself. This is a sentiment I’m sure is shared with the countless other families calling Macomb County home. And as a father, I share other parents’ concerns about how best to keep kids protected and safe from the harms life can sometimes send us.

With that in mind, McLaren Macomb has a broad group of dedicated health care providers, experts in a wide range of specialties, who have offered their advice in this issue to help us stay safe—from a pediatrician and family physician to a cardiologist and trauma surgeon (see “Staying Safe This Summer,” page 22). Going handin-hand with summer safety, this issue of Macomb Health & Life also highlights the latest offerings of the McLaren Cardiovascular Institute (“Advances in Heart Care,” page 18), which leads the way in innovative heart care.

You can also learn more about the century of service for a local point of pride, Selfridge Air National Guard Base. McLaren Macomb is honored and proud to partner with the base, and we’re pleased to share photos and history that illustrate the impact it’s had on our community (“Selfridge: Michigan’s Air National Guard Base at 100,” page 14).

We hope you enjoy this issue. From our McLaren Macomb family to yours, we wish you a safe summer full of fun and enjoyment.

Thomas Brisse President & CEO McLaren Macomb

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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS Read articles and see great bonus content at mclaren.org/macombhealthandlife View videos, download recipes and more...

It’s not every year we have the opportunity to celebrate something that has been going strong for 100 years.

Selfridge Air National Guard Base has been serving our nation since May 1917, when it became one of the first nine military airfields in the country to train pilots for combat in World War I. Named in honor of Army First Lt. Thomas Selfridge, the first person ever to perish in the crash of a powered airplane, the base serves as a working tribute to the skill, strength and sacrifice of our nation’s military aviators. Read more about the base’s history and its current mission beginning on page 14.

The skill of our physicians and the importance of state-ofthe-art medical technology are also top of mind this issue.

On page 24 you can read the story of one patient whose life was saved by a new and highly specialized vest that monitors patients who have an irregular heartbeat and, if needed, administers an electric defibrillating shock to restore normal rhythm.

On a lighter note, summer is a time to enjoy the outdoors, something our pets love as much as we do. Read about the health benefits of pet ownership on page 20.

Looking for a cool escape? Read Canadian Cool on page 34 to find out what it’s like to explore Toronto while staying at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton. If you’re enjoying your summer close to home, our article on page 28 will show you how to decorate using a classic blue-and-white palette that works perfectly in our lakeside communities.

Here at Macomb Health & Life, we wish you all the best that summer has to offer.

MARIA K. REGAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME For years, onetime Detroit Pistons Senior V.P. Andy Appleby, who also has held plenty of other high-level positions in top-tier sports organizations, was a man with a dream—to start a league of his own. And with 15 million dollars from heavy-duty corporate investors, that’s exactly what he was finally able to do, creating metro Detroit’s first independently owned baseball stadium in the process.

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In the spring of 2016, Appleby proudly oversaw the opening of Jimmy John’s Field in Utica, Michigan, home of the brand-new United Shore Professional Baseball League.

This summer, with the 4,500-capacity ball field (2,000 box seats) open for its second season, a batch of fresh young talent from teams like the Birmingham-Bloomfield Beavers, Eastside Diamond Hoppers, Utica Unicorns and Westside Woolly Mammoths will be strutting their stuff.

Not only have Appleby and company put together teams filled with some of the most promising players around, but they’ve also given those bold new ball clubs a first-class place to play. Jimmy John’s Field boasts up-to-the-minute tech in terms of the scoreboard and the public-address system, and offers a VIP club plus a variety of suite experiences for corporate and other groups.

But don’t let all the high-end elements make you think this isn’t a place for the everyday baseball fan. In fact, the exact opposite is true. Between the extremely affordable tickets, free parking and reasonable concession prices, a day spent with the USPBL is a whole lot easier on your wallet than your average baseball game, and no doubt just as much fun.

The Clinton River is a huge part of the history of Michigan as a whole and Macomb County in particular. Its original Native American name was the rather more tongue-twisting Nottawasippee, which means “like rattlesnakes.” Eventually, it was renamed after DeWitt Clinton, the 19th-century New York governor and naturalist largely responsible for the Erie Canal, among other things.

Clinton Township itself was named for the river, a branch of which runs through the township. By the 1970s, the Clinton River had become a victim of environmental degradation. But in 2015, Sterling Heights received a multimillion-dollar grant, one of the biggest in the city’s history, for a major restoration project targeting a nine-mile section of the river.

Visitors who hike along the river path now are greeted by beautiful vistas and can experience the river and its surroundings in all their natural glory. It’s the kind of thing that reminds you why rivers have been the subject of so many poems through the ages.

As with so many other explorations and activities involving the area’s homegrown beauty, the Nature Center is your go-to for Clinton River hikes in Sterling Heights. At 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, they’ll be hosting a free riverside excursion that caters to kids and promises plenty of fun activities.

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UNSUNG LOCAL HEROES Anyone who has ever paid attention to history knows that some of the most important figures don’t make it into the history books: the kind of people who have a major impact locally but go unrecognized by the world at large. Frequently, it’s these personalities who turn out to have the most fascinating life stories.

With that notion in mind, the Crocker House Museum in Mount Clemens will be hosting an afternoon event designed to bring the unsung heroes (and villains) of the immediate area fully into focus at last. The museum’s “Tuesday Tea Talk at Two” series is always a great way to learn something new while enjoying a spot or two of tea and some delectable dessert, and the museum’s 20 Detroiters You’ve Never Heard Of installment is no exception.

On August 15, Joel Stone, the Detroit Historical Society’s senior curator, will be delivering tales of Detroit-area denizens whose names ought to ring out in history but have slipped through the cracks for one reason or another.

With some three centuries of Detroit history to sift through, you can bet that Stone has no shortage of subjects to choose from.

Count on getting the lowdown on a wide variety of people, from pillars of the community to notorious types whose names were only uttered in whispers. Local leaders, con men, heroic characters, unsavory individuals—they all make up a historic tapestry full of colorful characters that most folks have now forgotten, though once upon a time just about everybody in town knew their stories.

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SWING into SUMMER

There’s no better way to kick off a summer than sitting outdoors on a balmy June evening soaking up the sounds of some top-tier jazz acts. That’s why the folks who brought you the first Jazz Spectacular at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill in 2016 are bringing the event back around again on June 18. After all, if something’s really worth doing, it’s worth doing more than once, right?

Last year’s outing involved leading lights like Rachelle Ferrell, Gerald Albright, Jonathan Butler and more. The 2017 version picks up where the last one left off, bringing an equally talented group of musicians to the Amphitheatre’s stage.

Headliners Pieces of a Dream have been crafting their signature blend of jazz, R&B, pop and funk since they emerged in 1981 with their debut album, produced by Grover Washington, Jr. With keyboardist James Lloyd still leading the way, the group continues to find the perfect balance between supple grooves and sophisticated harmony.

But there’s plenty more to the story. Danish sax sultan Michael Lington, Swiss-born pianist Alex Bugnon, French fusion guitarist Marc Antoine, and soulful, homegrown singers Avery Sunshine and Eric Roberson are only a few of the other artists who fill out this global bill. So take this opportunity to inject some swing into your summer, right from the start.

GET YOUR SIZZLE ON

Nobody needs to tell folks in Eastpointe and Roseville that the area’s Recreational Authority has established itself as an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for everyone in the community. Its mission is to make athletic, educational and, of course, recreational programs available to everybody.

The Sizzlin’ Summer Night series has emerged as a way for the Recreational Authority to say thank you to all those loyal locals who have become a part of the process in one way or another. It’s basically an opportunity for everybody to kick back and have a ton of fun, from the setting of the sun into the evening, with food, film, music and all kinds of family-oriented activities.

This will be the fourth time around for the annual event, which is happening in Kennedy Park on August 3 and is free to the public. Nothing says summertime like enjoying an outdoor movie, and they’ll be screening the animated adventure/comedy Moana, a film that both grownups and young’uns will love.

If you’re up for a music-filled evening, there’ll be some summery sounds to soak up as well. And if you’re bringing children along, there’s a whole heap of things to keep them entertained, from inflatables and a petting farm to a Lego station and airbrush tattoos. But those are just the broad strokes—show up on the evening in question to find out all the ways the summer can sizzle.

THE ARTS COME ALIVE

The odds are that no matter whom you ask in Sterling Heights, they’ll tell you that the biggest blowout in their town—hands down—is the annual Sterlingfest Arts & Music Fair. It’s also got a heck of a history.

Every year since 1983, about 120,000 people have turned up at Dodge Park on the first week of August for an event that the Detroit News has dubbed “Michigan’s best summer festival.”

Crafts, art, food, live music and rides are all a part of what makes every year’s Sterlingfest special. But it’s also true that the ante is upped each time around, so don’t be surprised if the 2017 festival turns out to be the most exciting one so far.

Family fun is what Sterlingfest is all about, with just as many entertainment options for children as for adults, so bring the kids, the grandparents and anybody else who’ll fit in the car.

To give you an idea of how high your expectations should be, Midwestern rock ‘n’ roll legends Soul Asylum topped the bill last time around. But even beyond music, the festival is an opportunity to experience the best of everything in local art, cuisine and more.

If you can imagine the coolest combination of carnival, street fair, art gallery and food concession rolled together and slapped right smack dab into the middle of Sterling Heights, you’ll be on the right track.

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A CENTURY IN SERVICE, MICHIGAN’S AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE CELEBRATES ITS PAST AND LOOKS TO ITS FUTURE. The United States had just entered World War I, the birth of flight was still in recent memory, and a Detroit carmaker was venturing into the sky by building plane engines.

In May 1917, the federal government leased Joy Aviation Field—a 640-acre tract of land along the coast of Lake St. Clair owned by Packard Motor Car Company and Henry Joy, the company’s CEO. The United States had entered World War I that April and chose Joy as one of the first nine military

airfields in the country to train pilots for combat as part of the U.S. Army Air Service, precursor to the U.S. Air Force.

More than 1,000 workers soon began constructing hangars, barracks and other buildings. The field was renamed Selfridge Field in honor of Army 1st Lt. Thomas Selfridge, an early champion of the military benefits of flight and the first person ever to die in a crash of a powered aircraft (in a 1908 demonstration flight as a passenger of pilot Orville Wright).

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The field celebrated its first flight—a JN-4 “Jenny” biplane— in July 1917, 30 years before the Air Force was established.

Selfridge Field soon became a military base and that base has grown and expanded its mission scope over the intervening century.

Now, 100 years later, Selfridge Air National Guard Base is still a source of pride in Macomb County, housing units from every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and one of the oldest, most complex military airfields in the nation.

“The history of Selfridge Air National Guard Base really is a microcosm of the history of American military aviation,” said Brig. Gen. John D. Slocum, Wing Commander, 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base. “When I think about the legacy of Selfridge, I can’t help but think about words like duty and honor. Courage is certainly a big part of that legacy.”

The location, in Macomb County’s Harrison Township, was chosen based on its convenience. Being just 45 miles away from Detroit and the automotive/engineering capital of the world was attractive, as was its proximity to the water, allowing pilots to simulate bombing missions.

Within two weeks of its first flight, the first group of Air Service combat pilots was shipped across the ocean to meet the enemy in Europe.

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Throughout its years, the base has served a role in every major U.S. conflict—including stationing missiles to protect Detroit, America’s industrial center, during the Cold War— earning praise and distinction along the way.

“Every mission, every deployment, every flight or exercise at Selfridge over the past 100 years has had one common element—the man or woman in the American uniform who went out leaned forward and got the job done,” Gen. Slocum said. “And I am very proud to say that our current Team Selfridge members are living up to that challenge and building on that legacy.”

As it celebrates a century in service, the face of the base may have changed, but the 1,700 uniformed and civilian men and women representing every branch of the military—40 tenants in all—still resolve to faithfully carry out the base’s mission of supporting and protecting boots on the ground.

Most recently, in support of military missions around the globe, Selfridge Air National Guard Base and its 127th Wing— formed in 1996 by merging the 127th Fighter Wing and 191st Airlift Group—have offered significant support in the global war on terrorism.

Within hours of the attacks of 9/11, F-16 combat air patrols were flying missions over the Great Lakes. In 2004, during Operation Iraqi Freedom, those F-16s flew close-air support

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Brig. Gen. John D. Slocum, Wing Commander, 127th Wing

and reconnaissance missions. And the following year, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, the 127th Wing deployed in three different theaters, supplying A-10 fighters and KC-135 refueling tankers.

Their service also stretches to humanitarian efforts, sending aid and support following Hurricane Katrina.

“For the past 100 years, Selfridge Air National Guard Base has been more than a military installation,” said Macomb County Executive Mark A. Hackel. “It is an economic generator, an innovation driver and a source of great community pride.

We look forward to the next 100 years as we protect and grow this important Macomb County asset.”

Evidence of that reputation came when Air Force brass announced in late 2016 that Selfridge was one of five finalists to support the F-35A fighter, a next generation aircraft to replace the A-10, which is scheduled for retirement in the 2020s.

“New aircraft, new missions, new challenges—we want them here,” Gen. Slocum said. “We intend to be here for the next 100 years and beyond.”

1st Lt. Thomas Selfridge

SELFRIDGE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Open house and free air show featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds August 19 and 20.

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McLAREN MACOMB CARDIOLOGISTS USE THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES TO BRING STATE-OF-THE-ART CARE TO PATIENTS WITH HEART DISEASE.

HEART CARE

Every year, millions of Americans suffer the effects of the many forms of heart disease, leading to a significant decrease in quality of life and, in some cases, death.

In recent months, cardiologists at McLaren Macomb have introduced a leading-edge medical device and innovative pro-

cedure to create a new standard of cardiovascular care to better treat those heart diseases and improve the lives of those suffering from them.

The hospital’s cardiologists now have the advantage of the Abbott Absorb™ bioresorbable stent—the only FDA-approved

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naturally dissolving heart stent—as a treatment option for patients suffering from coronary artery disease (CAD), a form of heart disease affecting more than 15 million Americans.

“The approval and launch of this device represents a significant advancement in our ability to treat chronic heart disease,” said Dr. Timothy Logan, an interventional cardiologist with McLaren Macomb. “Dissolved entirely after three years, patients and physicians alike don’t have to commit themselves to a permanent implant, leading to reduced anxiety while also maintaining the standard of care.”

Traditionally, stents were permanent, metal implants. The Absorb stent is made of a naturally dissolving material, allowing the stented artery to naturally pulse and flex as the demands of the heart change. During extensive clinical trials, the Absorb stent maintained the standard of care established by the leading metallic stent.

While the interventional cardiologists ensure blood flows efficiently to and from the heart, Dr. M. Cameron Willoughby, a cardiac electrophysiologist, strives to maintain the heart’s rhythm and natural electrical activity.

Through the McLaren Heart Rhythm Treatment Center, Dr. Willoughby is the only physician in Michigan to offer completely fluoroless (no radiation exposure) ablations as a treatment for all types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), including complex ablations.

Responding to the industry-wide movement to limit patients’ radiation exposure during procedures, Dr. Willoughby’s procedure utilizes ultrasound and 3D anatomical mapping technologies to create a map of the heart to guide the catheter, allowing it to sense electrical activity.

“This is something on the mind of every electrophysiologist and all physicians—to get as much radiation exposure out of procedures as possible,” Dr. Willoughby said. “Fluoroless ablations achieve this goal, while also providing us with the same—even greater—detail of the heart to ensure optimal placement of the catheter.”

Traditional ablations utilized X-ray technology to guide a heart catheter into proper position in order to precisely locate and treat the arrhythmia with an ablation to remove damaged tissue. The move to fluoroless benefits the patient by eliminating radiation (a natural carcinogen and teratogen) exposure and the risk of skin burns and other damages.

Dr. Willoughby, a cardiac electrophysiologist with McLaren Macomb, utilizes new technology to perform a fluoroless—radiation-free—ablation, a procedure to treat an irregular heartbeat.

(RIGHT) A 3D anatomical map of the heart as it appears during a fluoroless ablation.

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Symptoms of arrhythmia and other heart diseases include heart palpitations, racing heart and an unexplained fatigue, causing decreased quality of life and, in extreme cases, cardiac arrest and sudden death.

Do you know your risk for heart disease? For atrial fibrillation?

Review your risk and learn the risk factors by visiting mclaren.org/ macombhealthandlife and taking a health-risk assessment.

THIS IS SOMETHING ON THE MIND OF EVERY ELECTROPHYSIOLOGIST AND ALL PHYSICIANS—TO GET AS MUCH RADIATION EXPOSURE OUT OF PROCEDURES AS POSSIBLE.” —DR. M. CAMERON WILLOUGHBY

Dr. Timothy Logan

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YOU AND YOUR PET: A RELATIONSHIP MADE IN HEALTH STUDIES SHOW OUR ANIMAL COMPANIONS SUPPORT A HEALTHY LIFE.

The largest, most significant impacts on our health can sometimes be hard to see.

While most people have dogs, cats or other pets, what might easily go unrecognized is the big impact these companions have on their everyday lives—most notably, their health.

From the physical to the psychological and emotional, embracing a pet has been shown to increase the well-being of its companion.

“We refer to it as a ‘pet fix,’” said Chris Osborne, who donates her time to finding permanent homes for rescued 20

animals through Macomb County-based Homes for Angels Dog Rescue. “Many have probably experienced it themselves—when a gloomy day is brightened after playing with, or even just petting, an animal. You walk away feeling better.”

Scientific studies on the relationship of pets to health support a positive link between the two. Animals can provide for their human companions feelings of joy and relaxation, and scientific experts agree that interactions with pets can add to a person’s overall well-being.

In a study published by the National Center for Health

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THERE’S A TREMENDOUSLY STRONG BOND WE SHARE WITH OUR PETS AND IT GIVES SOMETHING BACK TO US—THERE ARE HEALTH BENEFITS WE GET FROM THIS RELATIONSHIP.” —CHRIS OSBORNE

Research, having a pet lowered the risk of heart disease. Even the simple act of petting an animal helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol and relieves stress, the study found.

Stress can manifest in many ways, including sapping energy, causing headaches, upsetting stomachs, tensing muscles and causing insomnia.

“There’s a reason we call pets members of our families—

because we love and care for them,” Osborne said. “There’s a tremendously strong bond we share with our pets and it gives something back to us—there are health benefits we get from this relationship.”

The same study cited previously published German research that followed families between 1996 and 2001, concluding that those families with pets got sick less, reported fewer visits to the doctor and exercised more. By contrast, families that did not have pets over that same time period experienced the highest number of physician visits—higher even than those families that got their first pet within the study’s time frame.

Another study demonstrated dog owners having increased survival times after a myocardial infarction (heart attack).

“Sometimes the only reason someone will get up and moving in the morning is to feed a pet and let them out,” Osborne said. “Meeting that animal’s most basic needs has provided that person’s life with a purpose.”

The benefits of the bond that children form with their pets can have a lasting impact. A study published by the Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology found that pets provide young children with a sense of community and social benefits, and that they help support the children’s psychological wellness later in life.

Osborne has seen this relationship in action.

Adopting a dog to a family, Osborne learned that a young girl in an emotional situation had not spoken in two years. But when the rescue dog came into the house, she started speaking again. “The first word the young girl spoke was the dog’s name,” she said.

Osborne provided foster care for another dog, Bailey, while its owner underwent chemotherapy cancer treatment. “She would tell me that she was so glad Bailey was with me,” Osborne said. “She said knowing Bailey was being well taken care of made the treatments more bearable.”

These studies note that their findings receive little attention due to the lack of quantifiable statistics to measure the strength of human-pet relationships. However, Osborne says it’s not a connection that requires a measurement because you can’t put a number to an emotion.

“We know what they mean to us,” she said. “We can give them a loving home, but they also bring balance to our lives.”

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO ADOPT A PET FROM HOMES FOR ANGELS DOG RESCUE, FIND THEM ON PETFINDER.COM OR CALL (586) 563-4127.

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Dr. Christopher Nicholas Orthopedic Surgeon

What advice would you give a joint replacement patient when they return to activity?

Some activities, with restrictions/precautions, can be started almost immediately after surgery. Simple weight bearing with a short initial period of protection with a walker or cane will be typically necessary for hip and knee replacements.

Anything different for partial replacement patients?

With partial knee replacements, most activities can be pursued, although high-impact exercises and certain other high-level activities or sports should be further discussed with your surgeon.

Are there any specialized warm-up and cool-down activities?

As with other exercise programs, you should first prepare your muscles and joints with stretching and simple motions before progressing to more complex activities.

Commonly, non-weight-bearing activities and no- or little-resistance activities will be performed first before proceeding to more strenuous activity. In regard to cool-down, icing will commonly be needed and helpful at the completion of your activity. A simple 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off routine can be effective.

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Dr. Michael Wagner Orthopedic Surgeon

What advice would you give a joint replacement patient when they return to activity?

Following any joint replacement I encourage all of my patients to return to any and all activities that they enjoyed prior to their surgery, particularly those that their preoperative pain limited them from performing.

Anything different for partial replacement patients?

Patients still go through the same phases as a total joint patient, but they can typically return to full activities sooner.

What “warning signs” should they be on the lookout for?

Following any major surgery we initially watch for, and try to protect against, any type of infection, blood clots or wound complications. Specific to joint replacement, it is of the utmost importance that we return the patient to normal strength, stability and range of motion.

Dr. Melissa Ianitelli Cardiologist

What are the signs that I should stop an activity?

If you feel lightheaded, dizzy, pass out, experience chest pain/pressure or shortness of breath, you should stop the activity and consult your physician.

How should I warm-up and cool-down before and after activity?

Start slow and gradually increase your heart rate. Also allow an adequate cool-down period to allow your heart rate to slowly decrease back to normal over several minutes before stopping your activity.

Dr. James McQuiston Surgeon

What should I do if there’s a bleeding injury?

It is no longer sufficient to see something and say something—people need to see something and do something. Identify the bleed as a threat and notify EMS. Apply direct pressure to the wound with a dressing, if available. Use a proper tourniquet with improvised tourniquets as a last resort (such as a belt or shirt). Direct pressure will control most bleeds until EMS arrives. To save a life, people have to take an active role to control bleeding rather than be a bystander.

Are there changes I should make to my diet, and should I consume more water?

Focus on fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats and low-fat dairy. Make sure to drink an adequate amount of water and avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol intake to avoid dehydration in the heat.

Do I need to be careful in hot weather?

Extreme heat can increase your risk of dehydration. Stay adequately hydrated and ask your doctor about specific limitations based on your own medical conditions.

Dr. Richard Reidy

Emergency Medicine Physician

How can I tell if I’m dehydrated?

Initial symptoms of dehydration include fatigue, weakness and lightheadedness. Thirst actually may occur later. When symptoms appear, increase fluid intake and seek a cooler environment.

Dr. Eileen Pokriefka Pediatrician

How much sun is too much?

For infants 6 months and younger, keep them in the shade as much as possible and dress them in lightweight pants, longsleeved shirts and brimmed hats that also shade the neck. For areas their clothes don’t cover (such as the face and back of the hands) apply sunblock with an SPF of at least 15.

Should kids stay out for an extended period of time?

It only takes 15 minutes in the sun to get burned. All children should stay covered up and try to stay in the shade and limit sun exposure during peak hours. Wear a hat with a three-inch brim and UVA sunglasses.

Re-apply sunscreen every two hours (one ounce each time) and use extra caution near UV-reflective water and sand.

Dr. Walter Klimkowski Family Physician

Can heat affect asthma and allergies?

If you are allergic to pollen, you will notice your symptoms are worse on hot, dry days when the wind carries the pollen. On rainy days, pollen gets wet and will not be airborne, which means you are less likely to breathe it.

How can I find relief from sunburn?

More severe cases (sun poisoning) are complicated by severe burning and blistering, massive fluid loss and electrolyte imbalance. For mild sunburn, cool a compress cloth and apply to the sunburned area for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool (not ice-cold) baths may help. Avoid bath salts, oils and perfumes.

Avoid scrubbing or shaving.

How much water do I need?

Adequate water intake is determined by the person’s initial hydration status, ambient temperature and degree of exertion. One should drink 10 to 12 ounces of water prior to exercise. During vigorous exercise, intake should be at least 8 to 10 ounces every 15 minutes and even more depending on humidity, temperature and sweating.

How do I know if I’m having heatstroke?

Heat illness is a continuum. Heatstroke is defined as a core temperature greater than 104°F with mental status changes, which calls for immediate and rapid cooling in an emergency department setting.

What are the signs of head injury?

Minor head injuries are common and usually do not result in any permanent effects. One should be concerned if a blow to the head results in any change in neurological function such as amnesia, loss of consciousness, dizziness or lightheadedness.

TO SEE THE DOCTORS’ FULL, DETAILED RESPONSES, VISIT MCLAREN.ORG/MACOMBHEALTHANDLIFE. MACOMB HEALTH & LIFE | SPRING/SUMMER 2017

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HEALTHY OUTCOMES

HOW EXPERT CARE AND A WEARABLE DEFIBRILLATOR SAVED THIS PATIENT’S LIFE.

Thanks to advanced heart monitoring technology at McLaren Macomb, a patient experiencing sudden cardiac arrest at home was revived after 47 seconds with no heartbeat.

“I should have been dead,” said Tony Widick, a Clinton Township resident. “I couldn’t ask for better docs.”

It was Christmas, but Tony’s mind was preoccupied. For several days, he had been experiencing persistent, worsening chest pain, hurting to the point that it became difficult to perform routine activities. Now he was having trouble sleeping. “I was thinking, ‘This isn’t right,’” Tony said.

Tony’s pain became so intense that he was having difficulty breathing, forcing his wife to call an ambulance, which took him to the emergency department at McLaren Macomb. After quickly determining that Tony was having an acute heart attack, he was immediately met by Dr. Sibin Zacharias, an interventional cardiologist.

Dr. Zacharias performed a cardiac catheterization and opened the blockage with a balloon angioplasty, quickly restoring blood flow to the heart muscle. He then placed cardiac stents in the heart’s main artery to keep the artery open.

While evaluating Tony’s heart, Dr. Zacharias determined that the heart’s main pumping chamber had become weakened from the heart attack.

“When the heart is significantly weakened after a heart attack, Tony Widick, following his two serious cardiac events, regularly works with exercise physiologists like Elizabeth Sepos at McLaren Macomb’s cardiac rehabilitation.

the patient’s risk for sudden cardiac death increases,” Dr. Zacharias said. “Time was needed for his heart to heal and for new medications to take effect. But Tony still needed to be monitored and protected for his increased risk of sudden cardiac death.”

Tony was outfitted with a ZOLL LifeVest wearable defibrillator—the first medical device of its kind—that continually monitors the patient’s heart rhythm. If the LifeVest detects a life-threatening abnormal heart Dr. M. Cameron rhythm, it delivers an electric defibrillating Willoughby shock to restore normal rhythm.

“At that time, it was too soon to place an implantable, permanent defibrillator,” said Dr. M. Cameron Willoughby, a cardiac electrophysiologist with McLaren Macomb.

“The decision to provide the patient with the LifeVest was the best option we had and his compliance in wearing the device as much as he did was critical.”

Tony credits his doctors and the LifeVest for saving his life.

Just seven days after his heart attack, Tony was sitting at home watching the Dr. Sibin Zacharias football games on New Year’s Day. He doesn’t remember what happened next.

“I was sitting there with my brother,” Tony said. “He told me later that I slumped over just sitting there on the couch. He yelled for my wife and they were panicking, not knowing what happened to me. Next thing I know I’m awake—the vest shocked me back. My heart had stopped. I was flatlined for 47 seconds.”

Conscious, Tony was transported to McLaren Macomb and met again by Dr. Zacharias. Tony had suffered ventricular fibrillation, a life-threatening, sudden-death condition. He received two more stents to treat residual effects on the heart, and Dr. Willoughby inserted a permanent defibrillator as Tony continues to recover.

Tony credits the LifeVest and the physicians who prescribed him to wear it with saving his life following his sudden cardiac arrest.

The whole episode gave him a renewed interest in his health.

“I have my good days and my bad days,” he said. “It’s been a life experience—really scary and it gives you a new perspective. But it happened and I’m here. That’s what matters.”

READ ABOUT THE AWARD DR. ZACHARIAS AND DR. WILLOUGHBY EARNED FOR SAVING TONY’S LIFE AT MCLAREN.ORG/MACOMBHEALTHANDLIFE, AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HEART CARE OFFERED AT THE M c L AREN CARDIOVASCUL AR INSTITUTE BY VISITING MCLARENHEART.ORG.

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EXERCISE MYTHS, BUSTED

DON’T LET THESE FALSEHOODS DOOM YOUR FITNESS PROGRAM.

MYTH

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“No pain, no gain.” Most fitness experts

agree on the foolishness of this old saying. Pain is an inflammation response that means your body is trying to heal an injury. But soreness is not the measure of a good workout. Instead, judge your success by whether you’ve met your exercise goals. If you feel less stressed, more fit, more energetic and more flexible, then it’s a quality workout. Post-exercise soreness should be gone in 24 to 48 hours. If it lasts longer, scale back on exercise for now—and see your doctor. If you feel pain during your workout, that’s your cue to stop that particular exertion. Once you reach ‘Ouch!’ you’ve gone too far.

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“Lifting weights bulks up women too much.” To build visible muscle, you need

two things: lots of calories and testosterone.

Females typically don’t have enough of either. So unless they’re taking testosterone supplements and consuming 3,000 calories a day, women simply cannot build muscle mass the way men can. That’s not to say heavy workouts won’t make a noticeable difference in how you look. Exercise, particularly cardiovascular training, will help you work off excess fat. Strength training will add tone and definition. It will also make you stronger, but being stronger is different from having bigger muscles.

Resistance training strengthens both muscle and bone, and has been proven to fight osteoporosis.

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“Exercise is a bore.” This is the myth with a kernel of truth. If you do exactly the same things every time you work out, it can become boring. That’s one reason you should change your routine at least every four to six weeks. Even changing the sequence of your exercises can fight monotony.

But bigger adjustments—adding a new exercise, for instance—can help in another way. By keeping your body off guard, such changes help you avoid plateaus and continue progressing. Our bodies can adapt to almost anything, including an exercise routine. We need to “surprise” our muscles to keep them from getting too comfortable. Check out the machines you haven’t used yet, sign up for a personal training session to get fresh ideas, or take up a new activity.

MYTH

At the beginning of every year, knowing that exercise is critical to good health, millions of people resolve to live a fitter life. Why do so many well-intentioned exercisers fail to persevere? Often, it’s due to mistaken beliefs about how best to get in shape and what it takes to see results. Here, we debunk three common exercise myths.

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“There’s no need to worry about blues matching exactly—it’s the mix of tones and textures that make it interesting,” she explains. Take, for example, the chambray curtains and indigo ginger jar lamps in the sunroom (right), and the floral pillows and chairs and geometric rug in the master bedroom (following page). As Hampton so elegantly demonstrates, success is in the details.

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The play of geometry is subtle but striking in the family room, which features windowpane plaid walls, a striped rug and a beadboard ceiling.

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CANADIAN COOL

YOU CAN COUNT ON TORONTO TO BE CLEAN, SAFE AND ORDERLY— NOW IT’S SURPRISINGLY HIP TOO!

BY RITA GUARNA

This page, top, rise and shine in a deluxe lake-view suite, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows. Above, TOCA’s glass-enclosed cheese cave houses upwards of 200 varieties, many of which are local. Opposite, clockwise from top, seek serenity at the hotel’s tucked-away saltwater pool and relaxation lounge at Spa My Blend by Clarins. The open-concept kitchen at TOCA allows for a front-row seat to a savory show. Let sommelier Taylor Thompson help you choose one of the 50-plus wines by the glass, many of which are from vineyards in the Niagara region.

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Tuhrrono, eh? That’s what locals say on hearing that in recent years their modest city, long known for cleanliness, tolerance and safety, has become a hip hotspot—stylish and cosmopolitan. (For those who don’t speak Canadian, that’s a colloquial rendition of the name of the city followed by the trademark interjection of the Great White North.) There’s no better place to witness that evolution than at the Ritz-Carlton, a hotel that’s a veritable poster child for genteel sophistication.

Mixing the brand’s famous service and style with native flourishes gives the R-C a unique appeal. Bronze maple leaves are embedded in the lobby floor, and more than 450 pieces by Canadian artists are displayed in guest rooms and public areas. Gorgeous, one-of-a-kind chandeliers by Jeff Goodman, a native son, cast a welcoming glow on the lobby area. Some 263 rooms feature a full-length wall of windows overlooking Lake Ontario or the city, tasteful décor (think subdued gold tones, grass-cloth wallpaper and comfy, contemporary furniture), plump bedding and pillows. Huge bathrooms with heated marble floors and a TV embedded in the mirror provide the perfect excuse for morning dawdling.

If you’re a club-level guest, one assigned to rooms on floors 18–20, you’ll check in privately at the lounge on the 20th floor, where you’ll be assigned a personal concierge. There too you’ll find complimentary food and drinks all through the day. We found ourselves stopping by several times during our visit for fresh fruit, just-baked goodies and Starbucks in the morning; cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before dinner; and dessert and a nightcap in the evening. The staff even saved the day by offering to stir up a Bloody Caesar—a Canadian concoction of vodka, Clamato juice, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce served with ice in a celery salt-rimmed glass—when I realized I’d forgotten to try one.

Make time for a meal at TOCA, where a staff trained by consulting chef Oliver Glowig (when in Rome, check out his eponymous Michelin two-star eatery) serves up Italian cuisine that combines foods from that nation with locally sourced ingredients. There’s a friendly ruckus at this restaurant weekend nights, but the acoustics let you take it all in good fun, and the semi-circular banquettes ensure privacy. (George Clooney and Brad Pitt were spotted here during the Toronto International Film Festival.) If you’re more of an exhibitionist, there’s a chef’s table in one of the kitchen’s nooks. And the glass-encased

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cheese cave beckons diners to get a look at (and whiff of) a rotating selection of 200-plus cheeses from around the world (a Valencia goat cheese was scrumptious), though most of them are local. (Maple syrup-and-whisky-infused cheddar?

This is Canada, after all; and it’s good!)

You can’t leave the city without tasting Toronto’s signature dish: peameal bacon on a bun. Basically, it’s cured, trimmed, boneless pork loin rolled in ground yellow peas or cornmeal. Purists insist on eating it sans condiments, but others add mustard or ketchup for an extra zing.

Even if you don’t believe the early bird catches the worm, do get an early start exploring the city by heading to the St. Lawrence Market (you can get peameal bacon here), ranked the world’s best by National Geographic. Here you’ll score fresh fruits and meats and locally made handicrafts. Also worth seeing is Kensington Market, really a bustling, bohemian neighborhood with cool cafes and stands selling organic everything.

It’s Toronto’s tree-lined neighborhoods, a rich patchwork of diverse cultures that reflect the large immigrant population (it’s the second most immigrant-rich city in the world after Miami), that make the city feel like a string of villages, each with its own character. In addition to Chinese, Greeks, Italians and Portugese, there are large numbers of Indians, Pakistanis and West Indians adding to the melting pot.

Hit the heights by taking the iconic CN Tower’s glass-bottom elevator more than a thousand feet up. Then change elevators and zoom up another 465 feet for stunning views of Lake Ontario. On a clear day, you can see Rochester. Not quite so high up is the dramatically curving sculptural staircase that rises through a glass ceiling from the second floor to the fifth floor of the Art Gallery of Ontario, the brainchild of celebrity architect and Torontonian Frank Gehry. And the Distillery District, a well-preserved Victorian industrial site where half of Ontario’s spirits were produced in the 1870s, is now home to high-end boutiques, galleries and bistros plus beer and sake breweries.

All that exploring might make you yearn for some pampering. (It did me.) Ah, the spa at the Ritz-Carlton.

Called Spa My Blend by Clarins, it’s a restorative sanctuary that blends seamlessly with the happenings downtown courtesy of floor-to-ceiling windows offering cityscapes. The locker room features digital key codes (bye-bye, telephone-cord wristlets), and the “relaxation lounge,” where I waited for my therapist, boasts oversize chaises, a tea-bar full of exotic teas and a “tester” station of Clarins products. When the 90-minute Floating on a Cloud treatment started with a salt-and-sugar scrub for my tired tootsies, the perfectionist in me inwardly shouted hooray. Soon after, Salvatore, an architect-turnedmassage-therapist, gently but firmly untangled the knot in the left side of my cramped neck. The treatment was so relaxing, in fact, that I found myself drifting off to sleep.

Thankfully, I only dozed for a few minutes—I wanted to savor every moment of this pampering. And who says all spa products are alike? I swear my skin felt nourished for the next few days.

Come to think of it, the rest of me felt nourished too.

Tuhrrono, eh? Who knew?

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TO YOUR HEALTH!

HERE’S A FUN WAY TO SNEAK MORE FRUITS AND VEGGIES INTO YOUR DIET— WHIP UP ONE OF THESE DELICIOUS, DESSERT-LIKE SMOOTHIES. YOU WON’T KNOW IT’S GOOD FOR YOU!

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CHIA AND RASPBERRY PUDDING

This raspberry variation of a chia pudding is simple, satisfying and delicious as an on-the-go breakfast or snack. You could even serve it for dessert if you sweeten it slightly by blending dates with the milk.

INGREDIENTS

n 4 oz./1 cup fresh ripe raspberries (or frozen, thawed) n 3 Tbs. desiccated coconut n 3 Tbs. black chia seeds n ½ tsp. ground vanilla or vanilla extract n 8½ fl. oz./1 cup plant milk of choice

FOR THE TOPPING

n hazelnut butter n green kiwi fruit, chopped n fresh raspberries and blackberries n fresh mint leaves n hemp seeds

YIELD 2 SERVINGS

DIRECTIONS Put the raspberries in a bowl and mash them with a fork.

Stir in the coconut, chia seeds and vanilla and then pour over the milk and mix until well combined. Stir every now and again for the first 10 minutes to prevent lumps from forming.

Set aside to soak in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or overnight. The pudding is ready when the consistency is thick and jelly-like.

Spoon into two medium-sized glass jars or a large one.

Cover with a layer of nut butter and finish with the fruit, a few mint leaves and a sprinkling of hemp seeds. It can keep for a couple of days in the fridge (without the toppings), if unopened.

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ROSE HIP ‘AFFOGATO’ WITH CRUMBLED ‘AMARETTI’ Rose hips are a true super food packed with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds. If you can’t find rose hip powder in your local supermarket or health food store, you can always purchase it online.

FOR THE ‘AMARETTI’

n 4–5 soft dates, pitted n 3¼ oz./¾ cup ground almonds or almond flour n 2 oz./¼ cup almond milk

FOR THE ROSE HIP SOUP

n 1½ oz./¼ cup rose hip powder n 1 Tb. arrowroot or potato starch n 17 fl. oz./2 cups water n 3 Tbs. pure maple syrup

TO SERVE

n vanilla ice cream

YIELD 2 SERVINGS

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place all of the ingredients for the date ‘amaretti’ in a food processor and pulse until mixed. Alternatively, put the dates in a bowl and mash them with a fork until they form a paste. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until well combined. Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more dates if necessary. Transfer to a piping bag and pipe into about ¾-inch diameter rounds, like amaretti biscuits (Italian macaroons). Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden. Set aside to cool while you prepare the rose hip soup.

Put the rose hip powder in a saucepan along with the arrowroot and water. Bring to a boil, whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Reduce the heat, whisk in the maple syrup and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until a smooth syrup forms, before removing from the heat. Strain it through a fine-mesh sieve to get it completely smooth.

To assemble, spoon a scoop of vanilla ice cream into the base of two medium-sized glass jars or bowls, or in a large jar (as featured in the photo), and pour over the rose hip soup. Finish with a sprinkling of crumbled ‘amaretti’ and some extra ice cream on top for the sweet-toothed. Serve straight away before it comes running down the glass jar.

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KIWI, KALE & CHIA PARFAIT

Packed with kale and avocado, this smoothie still tastes very sweet and fruity and looks rather stunning with its different layers. This can easily be the dessert of a fancy dinner or served as breakfast on a gray morning.

FOR THE CHIA PUDDING

n 3 Tbs. chia seeds of choice n 1 tsp. vanilla extract n 1 Tb. pure maple syrup or raw honey (optional) n 8½ fl. oz./1 cup unsweetened plant milk

FOR THE KIWI FRUIT SMOOTHIE

n ¼ ripe avocado, stone removed n 1 ripe green kiwi fruit n 1 frozen banana n 1 handful kale or spinach, stems removed (organic if possible) n 4 fl. oz./½ cup coconut water or coconut milk n juice of ½ lime

TO SERVE

n ripe green kiwi fruit, finely sliced and chopped n nut butter n fresh blueberries n granola of choice n dessicated coconut n fresh lemon balm leaves, optional

YIELD 2 SERVINGS

DIRECTIONS

TO MAKE THE CHIA PUDDING

Add the avocado and kiwi fruit flesh to a blender along with the rest of the kiwi fruit smoothie ingredients.

Put the chia seeds, vanilla and maple syrup (if using) in a bowl. Pour over the milk and mix until well combined.

Stir every now and again in the first 10 minutes to prevent lumps from forming.

Blend on a high speed until completely smooth.

Spoon half of the chia pudding (see directions at right) into the base of two medium-sized glasses. For a beautiful artistic look, you don’t need to worry about making the layers even.

Arrange a few kiwi fruit slices around the inside of the glasses. Cover with half of the kiwi fruit smoothie, the rest of the chia pudding and a dollop of nut butter. Top with the rest of the kiwi fruit smoothie and finish with another dollop of nut butter, as well as some chopped kiwi fruit and blueberries and a sprinkling of granola, coconut and lemon balm.

Spoon into a medium-sized sealable glass jar and set aside to soak in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or overnight. It’s ready when the chia seeds form a gelatinous substance around themselves and the overall consistency is thick and jelly-like. It can keep for a couple of days in the fridge, if unopened.

Reprinted with permission from Green Kitchen Smoothies by David Frenkiel and Luise Vindahl. © 2016 Hardie Grant Books.

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1 Tom Brisse, McLaren Macomb president and CEO; Bob Cannon, Clinton Township supervisor; Cheryl Cannon, McLaren Macomb volunteer; Dr. Timothy Logan, McLaren Macomb cardiologist; Louise RallisWibbelman, McLaren Macomb Foundation director

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2 Tom Brisse, McLaren Macomb president and CEO 3 Dr. Gregory Gaborek, McLaren Macomb general and vascular surgeon; Ronald Woodall, ACNP-BC; Dr. Lynn Mathia, McLaren Macomb general and vascular surgeon; Bill Hardimon, McLaren Medical Group president and CEO 4 Cutting the ribbon on the McLaren Macomb Vein Center 5 Ken Pearl, Clinton Township trustee; Kim Meltzer, Clinton Township clerk; Bob Cannon, Clinton Township supervisor 3 4

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6 Dr. Carl Pesta, general and bariatric surgeon; Dr. Mandip Atwal, general and trauma surgeon 7 Dr. John Kazmierski, McLaren Macomb cardiologist; Natalie Mok; Dr. Charles Mok 8 Louise Rallis-Wibbelman, McLaren Macomb Foundation director; William Burkhardt; Susan Burkhardt, Medstar Ambulance vice president of healthcare integration; Dr. Timothy Logan, McLaren Macomb cardiologist; Tracy Logan

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27TH ANNUAL WALK FOR WARMTH

9 Team McLaren Macomb representing at the Walk for Warmth fundraiser benefitting Macomb Community Action 10 Rhonda Powell, Macomb Community Action director; Dr. Jay Robertson, McLaren Macomb general surgery resident; Emily Dougall, McLaren Macomb radiation oncology nurse practitioner; Roneeka Pleasant-Brown, Macomb Community Action public relations manager

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11 Pam Lavers, Macomb County deputy county executive; Kelley Lovati, McLaren Macomb community relations representative; Grace Shore, Macomb County Chamber CEO; Susan Burkhardt, Medstar Ambulance vice president of healthcare integration 11

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5TH ANNUAL MACOMB COUNTY BUSINESS AWARDS

12 Vicky Rad, Macomb County Planning and Economic Development deputy director; Jim Jacobs, Ph.D., Macomb Community College president; Mark Hackel, Macomb County executive; John Paul Rea, Macomb County Planning and Economic Development director

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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, 71 N. Main St., Mount Clemens, 586.468.4200; 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 MACRAY HARBOR GRILLE BISTRO Fresh American cuisine served in a waterfront setting, 30675 N. River Rd., Harrison Township, 586.468.1900 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, 586.565.5514; 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; Villa Penna & Restaurant, 43985 Hayes Rd., Sterling Heights, 586.566.9900

MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EASTERN

CEDAR KABOB & CAFE Classic Lebanese fare served in a cozy, comfortable setting, 34796 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights, 586.795.1722 IKE’S RESTAURANT Lebanese fusion restaurant also serving burgers and other American and Italian classics, 38550 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights, 586.979.4460 SAJO’S Quality, reasonably priced Mediterranean cuisine served in a contemporary atmosphere, 36470 Moravian Dr., Clinton Township, 586.792.7256

MEXICAN

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

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 MCRAE’S BIG RIVER GRILLE Dinner-only dining destination lauded for its seafood and scenic water views, 9715 St. Clair River Rd., Algonac, 810.794.3041 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 WAVES Fun eatery and nightclub featuring “under the wave” and “over the wave” dishes, 24223 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores, 586.773.3840

SUSHI/JAPANESE

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

JUAN MIGUEL’S Authentic Mexican dishes, including fajitas, tacos and enchiladas, plus a full bar, 21342 Hall Rd., Clinton Township, 586.783.9751

OSAKA Japanese steakhouse featuring hibachi tables and a sushi bar, 45323 Market St., Shelby Township, 586.566.9572

ROJO Bistro offering the true taste of Mexico in a casual, fun and upbeat setting, Lakeside Mall, 14600 Lakeside Circle, Sterling Heights, 586.226.4110

THAI

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, 586.997.3255; 65859 Van Dyke Rd., Washington Township, 586.752.7500

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

EAGLES BAR & GRILL Neighborhood sports bar and grill serving comfort food and craft beers, 50640 Waterside Dr., Chesterfield, 586.949.9600

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, 49624 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township, 586.731.7544

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BE THERE S U M M E R

Detroit Symphony Orchestra June 23

JUNE 17 As with any other era in pop music, the ‘60s had plenty of artists who trucked in trendiness and faded away with the drift of time, but those with a timeless sound like GARY PUCKETT & THE UNION GAP maintained their appeal for generation after generation. And when they visit the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren, you can bet they’ll be bringing infectious ‘60s smash hits like “Young Girl,” “Lady Willpower” and “Woman, Woman” along with them.

For more info and to order tickets, visit andiamoshowroom.com

JUNE 23 The DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA is one of the best in the Midwest. But you don’t have to head to the Motor City to catch them in action.

They’ll be at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts as part of the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series. With Paul Watkins wielding the baton and Leila Josefowicz on violin, the mighty DSO will be tackling immortal works by Haydn, Stravinsky and Schumann. Get the full scoop and purchase tickets at dso.org

JUNE 29—JULY 27 You don’t have to be a fitness fanatic to take part in WALK MICHIGAN, which will be happening most Tuesdays and Thursdays between June 29 and July 27. Locations: Spindler Park in Eastpointe and Veterans Memorial Park in Roseville. All you need is the desire to stretch your legs a little and soak up some local scenery in the process. Not only is registration free,

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Walk Michigan June 29 through July 27

you might even end up winning a prize.

See details at recreationalauthority.com/ events/walk-michigan

JUNE 29 Their name might conjure

images of household pests but THE MOTH is a storytelling collective that spins yarns full of humor, drama, suspense and silliness, depending on who’s doing the telling. They came to fame in New York, but their presence has become nationwide via performances, podcasts and more. Performances feature five storytellers, and when they hit the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts the yarns will be spinning full force.

Get the full story and purchase tickets at macombcenter.com

JULY 1 If you laid all the records Rock

& Roll Hall of Fame inductee STEVE MILLER has sold in the last five decades end to end, you could walk across them from San Francisco to New York City.

And in those brief moments during the ‘70s when the radio wasn’t playing one Steve Miller smash hit or another, DJs were likely dipping into the discography of Peter Frampton, who’ll be opening up the evening at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill. For more details, see palacenet.com/events/detail/ steve-miller-band-mlafh-070117

JULY 29 Don’t miss the first ever

RIDE RICHMOND bike-ride event.

Routes of 2, 10 and 25 miles will wind through scenic northern Macomb County! Sponsored by McLaren Macomb and

Let’s Feed the Animals August 19

benefitting A Beautiful Me and the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, the riding begins at 9 a.m. But there’s more to this event than time in the saddle.

Families also can enjoy FairStyles, a bike-decorating contest, Safety Town and more. All registered participants will receive a T-shirt, drawstring bag, custom medal and pre-bike morning fuel. Registration is required. Sign up online at riderichmond2017.eventbrite.com

AUGUST 9 When SANTANA melded rock with Latin music in the late ‘60s, with guitar hero Carlos Santana leading the way, they changed the face of rock ‘n’ roll not just for the Woodstock generation but forever. The band’s megaplatinum comeback three decades after Woodstock showed just how enduring their one-of-a-kind musical mix really is, and they’ve never stopped bringing that searing sound to the stage. They’ll do just that at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill. Details at palacenet.com/events/detail/santanamlafh-080917 AUGUST 19 If you ever wanted a chance to tap into your inner Dr. Dolittle, turn up for LET’S FEED THE ANIMALS at the Nature Center in Sterling Heights.

Of course, if you want to talk to the animals, you’re on your own, but kids and adults alike will get a charge out of being on hand when it’s lunchtime for everything from snakes to snapping turtles. Visit sterling-heights.net/calendar.aspx?eid=2742

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

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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.

Carol Fischer, D.O.

Stephen Olson, D.O.

Sarah Vyskocil, D.O.

Katherine Boyd, M.D.

Sarah Jones, D.O.

Cassandra Ramar, D.O.

Kristopher Weemes, D.O.

Mimi Chen, D.O.

Linda Karadsheh, D.O.

Enid Roberts, M.D.

Thomas Zima, D.O.

Clinton Twp (586) 493-3740

Warren (586) 573-7222

Clinton Twp (586) 412-5117

Mount Clemens (586) 493-3880

Clinton Twp (586) 286-4880

Clinton Twp (586) 286-4880

Clinton Twp & New Baltimore (586) 725-4604 Clinton Twp (586) 412-5117

Chesterfield (586) 716-1702

Clinton Twp (586) 286-4880

Clinton Twp (586) 286-4880

Clinton Twp (586) 493-3740

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

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MIGHTY watermelon

THE

THIS JUICY GIANT CAN QUENCH YOUR THIRST, SATISFY YOUR SWEET TOOTH AND CONTRIBUTE TO A HEALTHY DIET TOO.

supplies your body with 30 percent of your daily value of vitamin C and 25 percent of vitamin A. It also contains vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus.

Eating watermelon is a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth too. Its water content makes it quite filling, and it can boost your energy while reducing your risk of kidney problems and heart disease.

POWER UP

DID YOU KNOW?

Hydration is watermelon’s best nutritional asset, but the sweet-tasting fruit also provides a healthy dose of vitamins. A two-cup serving

Watermelon is the most consumed melon in the country in terms of weight, and the U.S. ranks fifth among nations in watermelon

BUY/STORE/SERVE Pick a watermelon that feels solid and heavy for its size. It should have little or nothing in the way of bruising, cuts, dents or other imperfections. But that big yellow spot on the bottom is OK; it’s caused by the sun and shows that the fruit has ripened, or started to ripen.

Believe it or not, watermelons should be washed. The Food and Drug Administration recommends washing watermelon the way you do all fruits and vegetables—whether you plan on peeling it or using the rind. This is so that bacteria and dirt aren’t transferred when you cut it. Store watermelons at around 55° F. Whole melons can stay at room temperature for seven to 10 days, while cut watermelon can be refrigerated for three to four days.

Slice it, dice it, cube it, chunk it or even juice it! There are myriad options when it comes to serving watermelon. You can even freeze the juice into ice pops that the kids will love. No matter how you consume it, watermelon is sure to benefit your body and please your taste buds too.

—COREY DONETZ

SHUTTERSTOCK

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW much of a watermelon is water? The delectable fruit’s name, it turns out, is no lie—it’s 92 percent. (By contrast, you’re only about 50 to 65 percent water.) But many of us find it 100 percent delicious. The summertime staple was first harvested nearly 5,000 years ago in Egypt. Today, luckily, you can find it in just about any food store.

production. (China’s the runaway champ, and among U.S. states Florida is the leader.)

The U.S. was also home to the heaviest watermelon ever, according to the website Guinness World Records. In 2013, Chris Kent of Sevierville, Tennessee, grew a colossal watermelon that weighed in at an incredible 350.5 pounds!

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Growing to a new location to better serve the families of Macomb County.

McLaren Macomb Diagnostic Imaging Services include X-ray, bone density, mammography and ultrasound.

Walk-in appointments available for X-ray.

(586) 591-1400 (information) (586) 591-1401 (registration) Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (X-ray only)

McLaren Macomb Physical Therapy Services include physical and speech therapy by appointment with physician referral.

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

McLaren Macomb Lab Services Walk-in appointments available.

(586) 591-1402 Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Family medicine and walk-in urgent care (586) 716-1371 Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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

McLaren Macomb - Bay River 36267 26 Mile Road in Lenox Township (next to Meijer on 26 Mile Road, just east of I-94)

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We can do this all day. And all night.

McLaren Macomb is Macomb County’s first verified trauma center 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 upon arrival.

Learn more about McLaren Macomb’s trauma expertise at mclaren.org/macombtrauma.

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