Henry Ford Health
Coverage of Henry Ford Health in the Nexus archive.
- Pistons hosting two free community events in Detroit in late July and early August
The Detroit Pistons are hosting two free community events in Detroit on July 30 and August 1 to promote health, wellness, and connection through outdoor activities. The July event includes a bike ride in partnership with RiDetroit, while the August event features a family fun day at Chandler Park with basketball clinics and giveaways.
- Go 4 It: Car seat inspections and free bike helmets
WDIV partners with Henry Ford Health, the Southfield Fire Department, and Free Bikes 4 Kidz Detroit to host a 'Ride Safe' event in Southfield on July 22, offering car seat inspections and free bike helmets at the Southfield Public Library.
- Rise in pickleball related injuries
Physical therapist Derek Chan from Henry Ford Health discusses the recent rise in pickleball-related injuries and how players can be careful on the court during an appearance on Fox 2 Detroit Live.
- How to avoid mosquito bites this summer
Mosquitoes in Michigan are active from late spring to early fall and can carry diseases like West Nile virus and Jamestown Canyon virus. While no human cases have been confirmed in Michigan this year, both viruses have been detected in mosquito populations in Saginaw, Midland, and Kent counties. Dr. Brandon Karmo from Henry Ford Health discusses prevention methods.
- Geiss bills would regulate human milk banks, expand access to donor milk
Sen. Erika Geiss introduced bills to regulate human milk banks, establish Medicaid reimbursement for donor milk, and impose penalties for unsafe milk provision. The legislation aims to support vulnerable infants, particularly in NICUs, and address racial disparities in breastfeeding resources.