Category: Blog
Low Income Areas Have a Higher Chance of Hypertension
Donald Robinson, MD, from Hamilton Community Health Network’s North Pointe clinic, is urging everyone to prioritize their health by scheduling a blood pressure screening. With heart disease ranking as the leading cause of death in the United States, hypertension serves...
Ladies – It’s Time You Know Your Heart Health Risks
Brandi Buskirk, PA-C, stands as an advocate for women's heart health, aiming to educate on the alarming rise and common diagnosis of cardiac issues among women. Shockingly, statistics reveal that 44% of women are living with some form of heart...
Welcome Hamilton’s New Medical Providers at Main!
We are thrilled to announce the latest additions to our family at Hamilton Community Health Network Main Clinic, Sam Englender, Physician Assistant (PA), and John Lott, Nurse Practitioner (NP). Sam Englender, PA, comes to Hamilton from the non-profit sector where...
Protecting Your Eyesight
Have you felt your eyesight is not what it used to be? Ever wonder if your poor eyesight could be caused by an eye disease, such as glaucoma? Today we have Dr. Leroy Johnson, Hamilton’s ophthalmologist, explaining glaucoma and offering...
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Safety Tips for Area Residents from Sam Englender, Physician Assistant at Hamilton Community Health Network Main Clinic The weekend finally brought winter to Michigan. Now that we have been shoveled out and now coping with the ice and cold, one...
Hamilton’s Successful Blanket Drive
Hamilton Community Health Network just wrapped up a very successful and heartwarming blanket drive that ended in the donation of about 350 blankets to local charities. Hamilton wanted to honor the season of giving and hosted the blanket drive to...
‘Tis The Season for Self-Care: A Guide to Holiday Blues
The holiday season is a time of joy, festivities, and togetherness, but not for everyone. For many individuals, this time of year can evoke feelings of sadness, loneliness, and stress, commonly referred to as the "holiday blues". Albert Ujkaj, LMSW,...
How to Make Thanksgiving Dinner a Healthy, Delicious Feast
Thanksgiving is all about the feast, but why not enjoy it without going overboard? Hamilton’s Patient Health Educator, Valaree Johnson, BSHA, M.Ed., offers some ways to keep the holiday spirit alive while making choices that are good for our health....
OPEN ENROLLMENT HAS BEGUN! APPLY NOW TO BE COVERED FOR THE 1ST OF JANUARY.
The annual open enrollment period for health coverage is here! Whether you're an individual or a family, open enrollment is a crucial time to review, renew, or change your health insurance plans. Here is the information you need to make...
Embracing the Crisp Air: Staying Active as the Weather Cools Off
As the leaves begin to change their colors and a gentle chill fills the air, it's undeniable: fall has arrived. While you may be tempted to retreat indoors and cozy up with a warm blanket and a cup of hot...