Henry Ford Macomb Health Center - Chesterfield

07/26/2025

It’s the little moments—sunshine on your face, fresh air and quiet joy—that bring lightness, calm and clarity.

✨ Learn how to make the most of these feel-good summer glimmers: https://bit.ly/3X1yYw0

07/25/2025

Feel like you’ve been living in a fog since having a baby? Or heard friends blame their forgetfulness on “mom brain”?

It’s not just in your head—mom brain is real! Our certified nurse midwife Andrea Altomaro explains how pregnancy and postpartum can change the brain and offers tips to help you cope.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3GxJIwt

07/25/2025

You can never plan for when a heart attack occurs, so there is always a chance of experiencing symptoms when you are alone. When that is the case, here's what to do:

If you think you are having a heart attack, seek medical attention immediately - even if your symptoms change or go away.

07/24/2025

Bone spurs are areas of extra bone growth. They are protective mechanisms that reduce motion in places that are experiencing increased stress:

Sometimes you can feel them - like little round bumps protruding from the skin. Often, however, they are asymptomatic. Learn more.

07/24/2025

What a difference a year makes! We’ve packed 378 days of progress for the Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences Research Center into just 40 seconds. Doors open in 2027! 💙🔬💚

07/23/2025

After decades of weightlifting and regular appearances at the Michigan Senior Olympics, Jeff faced a major setback - a torn rotator cuff. He turned to our orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stephanie Muh for a procedure designed to support faster, stronger healing.

Just months after surgery and dedicated rehab, Jeff was back to winning gold and setting a new record in his age and weight class. Now he’s training for the National Senior Games.

Read Jeff's story: https://bit.ly/46MmFc2

07/23/2025

"Childhood cancer survivors are receiving tough treatments at a time when their bodies are undergoing rapid growth," says our surgical oncologist Dr. Katherine Cools. "The development of melanoma is probably due to the multiple hits their tissue took from treatment and the repair required to try to fix that area.” Read more:

Certain genetic and environmental factors, along with receiving radiation and some types of chemotherapy, can increase the risk of developing melanoma as an adult.

07/22/2025

You can buy kratom online or in stores, but don't let that fool you into thinking it's safe:

Kratom - a supplement derived from a Southeast Asian plant - has become increasingly popular. But just because it's readily available doesn't mean it's safe.

07/22/2025

Our team at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital recently welcomed students from the BASF TECH Academy - a free summer program for Downriver high school students focused on STEM education and workforce development.

As part of their week-long experience, students shadowed department leads to learn what it’s like to work as rehabilitation assistants, ultrasound technologists, building engineers, patient transportation partners and other essential roles in healthcare.

This is our second year partnering with BASF for this initiative, and we’re proud to support the next generation through hands-on learning and meaningful mentorship as they explore future career paths. 💡

07/21/2025

Back pain isn’t always caused by an injury—sometimes, it’s your everyday habits.

Dr. Bashar Salame, our chiropractor and certified chiropractic nutritionist, shares how small changes to your posture, movement and daily routine can make a big difference in managing pain and protecting your spine.

Get more of his expert tips: https://bit.ly/4kXBtJf

07/21/2025

Big news from Henry Ford Hospital - our new Endoscopy Center is officially open! 🎉

Spanning nearly 24,000 sq. ft., this unit includes 11 procedure rooms, 29 recovery bays and represents a major milestone in our decades-long vision to build the Midwest’s premier destination for complex endoscopic care.

From early cancer detection to novel interventional procedures, the expanded center will support clinical care and research for gastroenterology, hepatology, oncology, therapeutic endoscopy, general surgery and more.

07/21/2025

There used to be more collaboration in parenting but today our "villages" are often smaller. Creating a parent support network is good for your mental health, which is good for your children:

Having strong social support benefits new parents, seasoned parents and their kids, too. Get tips for building your parent support network.