Henry Ford Medical Center - Beck Road

08/25/2025

Can’t get the sleep you need? Try these sleep-promoting foods for better quality rest:

Food can affect how you sleep, so knowing which foods to eat (and skip) is key. A dietitian shares sleep-promoting foods to try for better quality rest.

08/25/2025

Are your muscles talking to you after your workout? Nick Parkinson, our Supervisor for Athletic Training, shares some exercises to try if you're experiencing post-workout soreness.

Learn more about post-workout soreness: https://bit.ly/45RIbKy

08/22/2025

A Statement Regarding the Tragic Incident at Henry Ford Hospital.

08/22/2025

🍎🥦 We’ve all heard the advice to eat a “balanced diet.” But how do you know if yours really is? Our registered dietitian nutritionist Ashlee Carnahan shares simple ways to spot gaps in your eating habits and easy tips to make them healthier. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ol5u7L

08/21/2025

Caitlin Cooney knows that to be a nurse, you have to care for patients as though they were your family. After all, she grew up watching her grandmother, aunts and mom dedicate countless hours to helping people in that same profession.

It’s a principle that has guided her throughout her nursing career at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Last year for example, a 90-year-old woman from Mexico was visiting Michigan and ended up in the hospital. She was losing a battle with cancer. She wanted to pass away peacefully at home but didn’t have out-of-country insurance to do so. Caitlin passionately advocated for her and her request was honored.

For this Caitlin received a DAISY award, which recognizes extraordinary nurses for their compassionate care and dedication to patients. “I did only what I know how to do,” Caitlin says.

Like mother, like daughter: Caitlin’s mom, Janet Davis, is a registered nurse at Henry Ford Cancer Center in Brownstown and has also received awards for the kindness she’s shown to patients throughout the years.

And while Caitlin is now an assistant clinical manager in the intensive care unit (ICU), her journey to becoming a nurse wasn’t so easy. She initially didn’t get into nursing school. When she eventually enrolled at Mercy College of Ohio, she drove more than an hour every day at 3 a.m. for classes while working fulltime as a medical tech.

Caitlin kept going at full speed, starting her first job as a registered nurse in the ICU at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital just weeks before COVID hit. But the most challenging part of the pandemic was finding a new “normal” after it was over.

“We didn’t know what to do,” says Caitlin. “We had nurses who only knew COVID. We looked to the older nurses to help us. That is what makes Henry Ford Health so wonderful. It is a team. They pick you up when things go south and tell you, ‘You got this.’”

Now in a managerial role, Caitlin is someone her team can lean on. “I enjoy being supportive of people,” she says. “If I don’t know everything, I know where to get the answers for everyone. My staff knows they can reach out to me. I like to give them support when they need it.” Full story: https://bit.ly/4oGuQxn

08/21/2025

A lot of people think ni****ne and ma*****na don’t seem that risky since they're legal in many states - at least for adults. But just because they’re legal doesn’t mean they’re safe - especially for people whose brains are still developing:

Many teens turn to ma*****na and v**e to cope with stress. Learn the risks of drug use in adolescence and how parents can support healthy coping in teens.

08/20/2025

"If I could pick someone to help me when I become ill, it would be her. Her passion for patient care is like no other! You will find her on a daily basis at the bedside going above and beyond the call of duty."

From offering comfort in difficult moments to delivering lifesaving care, our Honeybee Award honorees consistently go the extra mile for their patients. Whether in the emergency room or behind the scenes in diagnostics, these team members combine skill, dedication and compassion to make a real difference every day.

Congratulations to our Honeybee Award winners: Tyra Williams, Samantha Rand, Tori Fitzgerald, Haylie Kowalski-Grindall, Kim Steco, Joanne Smith, Maria Wagoner, Donte Hill, Lindsay McNamara, Catherine Morency and Rhona Archer.

🐝 Want to be part of a team that celebrates compassion and excellence? Visit https://bit.ly/44fem3G.

08/20/2025

Sana’a, a wife and mother living in Ontario, Canada, needed a biopsy – and fast. A CT scan had revealed a tumor on her lung. She had also been experiencing shortness of breath, coughing and swelling in her neck. But if Sana’a stayed in Canada, she would have to wait weeks to have the scan – and then wait a few more weeks to receive the results. Instead, she came to Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

She met with our hematologist Dr. Philip Kuriakose, who diagnosed her with advanced Hodgkin’s lymphoma. With the help of our International Patient Services team, Sana’a’s care was quickly transitioned from Canada to Henry Ford Health and she began treatment. She received 6 months of chemoimmunotherapy (a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy that uses your own immune system to fight cancer).

The treatment worked well – and Sana’a is now in remission.

“Stories like Sana’a’s are very rewarding for us as physicians,” says Dr. Kuriakose. “Any time a patient is diagnosed, responds well to treatment and can get back to their daily activities is always what you hope for. We also are using scientific advancements in real time as they’re being researched and it’s great to see how well they work. Add to it that Sana’a had a more specific need, as she does not live in the U.S. It seems that Henry Ford Health really did what they do best here in coordinating her care for a great outcome.”

Sana’a is now full of energy – living an active life - with her family by her side. “I’m so thankful that I was able to come to Henry Ford for treatment,” she says. “The team made everything so easy during a difficult time and I feel so much better now.”

Read Sana’a’s full story:https://bit.ly/45imILN

08/19/2025

Headaches aren’t just a pain - they can derail your focus, mood and daily routine. 🧠 Our neurologist and headache specialist Dr. Ashhar Ali breaks down the most common questions about headaches and migraines. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3LXIUjJ

08/19/2025

Abigail Soper developed hearing loss due to a rare autoimmune condition – but after years of struggling, cochlear implants restored it. The surgically implanted device transforms sound into electrical signals to stimulate the hearing nerve.

“Getting the implants was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” says Abigail, who works as a nurse in Jackson. “I was worried my daughters' voices might sound different. But they don’t. I hear them more clearly now than I ever did before. It’s something I can’t even put into words.”

Thanks to our new virtual cochlear implant program, Abigail can have her follow-up hearing appointments close to home at our hearing center in Jackson. This includes routine annual checkups where her audiologist tests the implants and fine-tunes sound levels digitally.

During her appointments, Abigail’s cochlear implants are connected to a computer. Her audiologist also joins virtually, adjusting her hearing devices in real time with the support of a local technician. Abigail says it’s just like the doctor is in the room with her.

“I work long nights and I have young kids,” Abigail says. “This setup makes it possible to stay on top of my care without missing a beat. It’s efficient, it's effective and most of all, it’s personal.”

Watch the full interview with WILX: https://bit.ly/41dyowH

08/18/2025

Make sure you are up to date with important health screenings to keep your physical and mental health in check. Learn more:

Keeping up with your body is important, yet over the past few years, many women have put off taking care of their general health and wellness needs.

08/18/2025

✏️📚 Helping local students start the school year strong!

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital held a school supply drive to support Hospitality House Food Pantry’s goal of distributing 300+ backpacks to support students in our community. The backpacks were filled with essential school supplies to give students in grades K–12 the tools they need to succeed!