Henry Ford Medical Center - Beck Road

10/12/2025

Inadequate blood flow to the leg muscles can cause a tired feeling, cramping or pain in the legs. Learn how going for a walk can help relieve discomfort:

The cramping you feel while walking doesn't harm to your muscles or arteries. In fact, walking stimulates the growth of small arteries in the legs to improve circulation.

10/11/2025

The Detroit Institute of Arts’ Inside Out Program transforms everyday spaces into open-air galleries and this year, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital is one of them! 🎨

We recently welcomed seniors from the Clinton Township Senior Center for a docent-led tour of the 7 art installations across our hospital's campus. They heard the stories and history behind pieces like Bank of the Ocean by Vincent Van Gogh, Noah’s Ark: Genesis by Charles McGee and On the Nile by Sanford Robinson Gifford.

After the tour, attendees explored parts of the hospital and learned more about our services close to home. We’re grateful to partner with the DIA to bring art, connection and inspiration to our community.💙

10/11/2025

You’re exhausted but putting off sleep. Reclaim your time and banish bedtime procrastination: https://bit.ly/4giefw1

Why do we stay up late when we’re exhausted? Find out why revenge bedtime procrastination is so common, and how to reclaim the rest you need.

10/10/2025

🦵Leg cramps are common and, in most cases, they’re not a sign of anything serious.

But for some people, they could be a warning sign of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)—a condition that affects blood flow to your legs. Dr. Tamer Boules, our vascular surgeon breaks down what to watch for and how to support feeling your best.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/46rRlPj

10/09/2025

🚨 Let's see who can score the most points in our Detroit Red Wings Trivia before the regular season opener! Let's Go Wings! 🏒

10/09/2025

Henry Ford Hospital recently welcomed back the 1975 graduating class from our Henry Ford School of Nursing and Hygiene for their 50th reunion! 💙 As the 50th class to graduate, this milestone also marked 100 years since the former school’s first graduating class.

The nurses toured our advanced intensive care units and the Sladen Library, and visited where they once lived in Clara Ford Pavilion on our Detroit campus. The group especially enjoyed seeing their old mailboxes and reminiscing about the “good old days” while looking through historical photos!

We're honored to celebrate this incredible group of nurses and the legacy they represent in our history of care and education.

10/08/2025

Biologics are a treatment option for those who don’t respond well to steroids or whose nasal polyps grow back after surgery. They target chemical components of the inflammatory system to shrink polyps:

Nasal polyps can make breathing difficult and even increase asthma symptoms. Biologics are a newer option for treating nasal polyps and keeping symptoms at bay.

10/08/2025

When Heather Holihan got the call she had breast cancer, she was on her way to an Adam Sandler stand-up comedy show. “I immediately went into panic mode and began hysterically crying,” she says. “After a few minutes, I thought I had 2 choices. I could let this ruin my plans and the results will not change or I could still go and try to have the best time. I laughed a lot and it’s what I needed to take my mind off the diagnosis at least temporarily.”

Then it was time for 45-year-old Heather to get to work. Upon the advice of our primary care physician Dr. Christina Blake, she underwent genetic testing. It revealed she carried a RECQL gene mutation that increased her risk of recurrence.

Heather then met with our breast cancer surgeon Dr. Laura Dalla Vecchia, who provided guidance on surgical options. Heather chose to undergo a bilateral mastectomy – where both breasts are removed. This would be followed by a DIEP flap breast reconstruction, which uses your own skin, fat and blood vessels from your lower abdomen to reconstruct your breasts.

This procedure has a low risk for infection, says Dr. Dunya Attisha, our director of microsurgery and breast reconstruction, and there’s less maintenance down the road like there is with implants. The overall satisfaction with this type of breast reconstruction tends to be highest of all of the options.

“A friend who also underwent breast cancer surgery was shocked at how natural my breasts looked after the procedure,” Heather says. “I’m very thankful that after the 1-month recovery, my life is pretty much back to normal other than follow-up appointments.”

Now Heather’s able to spend time with her nieces and nephews and enjoy life with her partner – and she credits her team for making that possible. “From Dr. Blake who guided me with outstanding referrals to Dr. Dalla Vecchia who held my hand and wiped my tears as I was wheeled into the surgical suite to Dr. Attisha who was so thorough and compassionate, I could not have picked a better team to manage my care.”

Heather's story: https://bit.ly/4nXZ1i6

10/07/2025

Everyday noises from screens and other sounds can add up fast. Taking steps to turn down the noise can help protect your children’s hearing in the future:

Everyday noise - from screens to sirens - can take a toll on kids' hearing. Take steps to protect their ears now to prevent permanent damage later.

10/07/2025

We are proud to share that our transplant team has performed a record-breaking 140 adult-to-adult liver transplants so far in 2025 - the most ever by a Michigan hospital in a single year! This milestone reflects the incredible dedication of our transplant team and the generosity of our organ donors and their families.

Congratulations, team! 👏 Learn more: https://bit.ly/46yUH3e

10/06/2025

Your neck is designed to support the weight of your head, not the added weight your muscles take on when you spend time hunched over your phone. Use these tips to avoid neck pain: https://bit.ly/3Kno148

Many people experience pain from spending extended periods of time looking down at screens. A Henry Ford provider explains tech neck - including how to avoid and treat it.

10/06/2025

One sweet year down, with many more to unwrap together! 🍫

We came together to mark the 1-year anniversary of our joint venture with the best team and some lucky winners found blue tickets with their candy bars along the way! 🎟️💙