Henry Ford Walk-In Clinic - North Street

11/08/2025

Holiday magic filled the air at Gardner White Furniture's 4th annual Twinkle Town celebration, where families gathered for Santa’s grand entrance, festive entertainment and a dazzling Parade of Trees, which included a Henry Ford Health tree highlighting our amazing team! 🎄✨

Our President and CEO Bob Riney joined in the celebration, connecting with community members and partners who help make events like this so special.

Vote for our specially decorated tree by Dec. 7 to help us win a $10,000 donation for Game On Cancer: https://bit.ly/47qUbom

11/07/2025

When Logan Decker’s elbow dislocated during the first football game of his senior year, he thought his high school athletic career was over – not to mention college. But his fears were unfounded, thanks to our sports medicine physician Dr. Stephen Spadafore.

Logan worked relentlessly with Dr. Spadafore and the rest of his care team: he underwent 2 months of occupational therapy, 3 times a week. On practice days, Logan could be found on the sidelines doing his “therapy homework,” focusing on strengthening, healing and staying connected to his teammates.

It paid off and Logan returned to the field in just 3 weeks. “It was nerve-racking at first, but my confidence and strength came back quickly,” he says. “I felt like Dr. Spadafore always kept an eye out for me and wanted me to get back on the field as much as I wanted to.”

Logan went on to play the rest of the season with a stability brace, helping lead his high school to their third consecutive Division 6 MHSAA State Championship. In the final game at Ford Field, Logan capped his high school career with a highlight-reel play, making a great catch and scoring a touchdown. Now, he is a collegiate athlete.

“Thanks to my strong support network and the Henry Ford Sports Medicine team, I am a tight end at Mount St. Joseph University, doing what I love,” Logan says.

Read Logan’s full story: https://bit.ly/49C0Mxu

11/06/2025

Don't wait, get screened! 🫁 CT scans are the gold standard for identifying lung cancer early when the disease is easier to treat.

If you or a loved one are 50+ years old and a current or former to***co smoker, visit the 🔗 to learn more about our lung cancer screening event on Saturday, Nov. 8 and secure your spot: https://bit.ly/43jY4ZQ

11/06/2025

When Oregon resident Brian Johnson was diagnosed with advanced appendix cancer, he traveled across the country to receive an innovative treatment from Dr. Richard Berri, our chief of surgical oncology at Henry Ford St. John Hospital.

Dr. Berri created the first PIPAC (pressurized intraperitoneal aerosolized chemotherapy) program in the state of Michigan – and it can be life-changing for those with advanced abdominal cancers who otherwise have limited options.

PIPAC is a minimally invasive procedure that uses high pressure to deliver chemotherapy directly into the abdominal cavity. It destroys tumors that are too microscopic to surgically remove.

“A lot of stage 4 patients aren’t offered any treatment and told from day 1 they have maybe a 6-month survival regardless of what they do,” says Dr. Berri. “(PIPAC) offers these patients hope in the form of a treatment that can be tolerated.”

Read the full article on MLive: https://bit.ly/4hkpQem

11/05/2025

Henry Ford Innovations hosted a celebratory ceremony honoring 23 outstanding high school students from 16 schools across Michigan who completed our 2025 Department of Surgery High School Internship Program!

Led by Dr. Ikenna Okereke, vice chair of our Department of Surgery, and coordinated by Wilma J. Ruffin M.Ed, BS BA, the program has impacted more than 1,400 students since its inception. This year was our most successful yet, with 402 students participating in the school program and 23 advancing to the internship.

Over the course of 10 weeks, students engaged in lectures, surgical simulations and hands-on experience and confidence in pursing medical careers. Many past students are now thriving in college and medical school, and we are excited to one day welcome back future alumni as the next generation of medical leaders! 💡

11/05/2025

Compression socks are all the rage, but do you really need them? Find out who they can benefit:

From medical necessity to athletic trend, compression socks are showing up everywhere. But who really needs them—and why?

11/04/2025

We are proud to share that Dawn Stone has been named Hour Detroit Magazine's FIRST-EVER Nurse of the Year! 👏

Based in Detroit, Dawn serves as a home health nurse with Henry Ford at Home, caring for patients recovering from surgery, managing chronic illness and navigating end-of-life care. A registered nurse since 1986 and part of our team since 2008, Dawn has dedicated her career to helping others while being a steady source of compassion and expertise for every patient she visits.

When asked about this honor, Dawn shared that she feels deeply humbled and grateful for her team’s trust and support.

We'd also like to extend congratulations to our 5 team members recognized as Hour Detroit Nurse of the Year finalists: Edith English, Jeri Howard, Patricia Klassa, Matthew Mimnaugh and Reema Rahal. Your commitment to excellence and patient-centered care inspires us all! 💙

Read more from Hour Detroit Magazine: https://bit.ly/4hGYTl9

11/04/2025

Flu season is upon us. Make sure you know the truth about getting your annual flu shot:

To make sure you are protected from the flu this year, get the facts when it comes to getting your annual flu shot.

11/04/2025

Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes can cause blockages in your blood vessels that could lead to a stroke. Here's how to lower your stroke risk while managing your diabetes symptoms:

Untreated or undiagnosed diabetes can be a major risk factor for stroke. Learn how managing your condition can lower your risk.

11/03/2025

When Bruce – a 76-year-old marathon runner – was diagnosed with lung cancer, he was shocked. He didn’t smoke and he was still running (and winning!) races.

The diagnosis was difficult to grapple with but Bruce knew he was in good hands after meeting our lung cancer surgeon Dr. Mohan Kulkarni. Dr. Kulkarni recommended removing Bruce’s entire left lung (where the large tumor was located) since his right lung was healthy.

Bruce recovered from the surgery well – and was walking up to 2 miles per day just a few weeks afterward. As a precautionary measure, Bruce also had a few chemotherapy treatments to ensure the cancer wouldn’t return.

He sometimes wonders what could have caused his lung cancer to develop. (Many people don’t know that up to 20% of lung cancer cases in the U.S. occur in people who don’t smoke.) But Bruce, a Vietnam War veteran, tries to focus on the positives – and is so thankful to his health care team.

“At my age, I look forward to going back to fishing, golfing and cheering on my fellow runners at the finish line,” he says. “I’m not sure I will get back to marathon running, but if I did I wouldn’t be surprised if I win in the one-lung category.”

Read Bruce’s full story: https://bit.ly/435IUam

11/02/2025

Are you overusing your voice? Get tips to overcome the croak so you can speak loud and clear:

Vocal strain isn’t just a problem for performers. Learn warning signs that you’re overusing your voice and simple habits to keep you speaking loud and clear.

11/02/2025

We are all superheroes in our own way - whether you're like Detroit Lions players Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs or our mighty "mini" heroes at Henry Ford St. John Hospital. 🏈💙