IF By Rudyard Kipling If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise: If you can dream—and not make dreams your master; If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Tri...
Jan 31, 2021•2 min
This past year all of us faced changes, including nonprofits. Hurley Foundation is at the forefront of helping our community and striving to continue fundraising to support their effort. Patty Creighton shares insight on some of the changes and obstacles they have overcome, along with upcoming changes this year.
Jan 29, 2021•20 min
Simple tips to keep you on track for healthy eating. Emily Gideon from Hurley Medical Center Diabetes Center shares insight to help along your journey to eating healthy at home. Sign up for your free copy of Kudos magazine visit www.kudosmagazine.com
Jan 25, 2021•10 min
Taking Time for Self Care Gift of Laughter.
Jan 10, 2021•17 min
Tari Pethick, Physical Therapist at Hurley Medical Center in Flint shared insights to stay steady on your feet and avoid slip and fall accidents. There are some slip things you can do to prevent falls and unnecessary accidents. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that 1 out of 5 falls can cause serious injury, from fractures to more severe trauma, including brain injury. It is estimated that nearly 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling, and each year ov...
Dec 15, 2020•14 min
Sometimes what you DON’T DO is for health and safety matters! Take time and pay attention to your overall mental health. Do not overflow your mind with bad news and fear. #coronavirus #michigan #kudosmagazine #leanintofaith #dontdothis
Dec 01, 2020•9 min
Grief, healing, and blessings seem to roll in and out like waves in the ocean. When we lose a loved one when they pass away, the pain can come like waves in the ocean. There are also blessings that sometimes emerge out of nowhere. Take a listen to this story about a woman in Arkansas who lost her father and continued to text his cell phone for 4 years after he passed away. Then one day she received a reply... Wishing you healing as you take baby steps towards fully living life again. Sending you...
Nov 30, 2020•9 min
Volunteers, business owners, individuals, and staff at Hurley are stepping up to support the community during the pandemic. Jordan Brown, Director of Volunteer Services and Programs from Hurley Medical Center, shares inspiring stories about the community stepping up to make a difference. 😀 Volunteers are doing their part all year long, some volunteer on-site, and some even at their house. There are so many different programs to get involved, including a sew at home program. There are so many wa...
May 30, 2020•12 min
Volunteers, business owners, individuals, and staff at Hurley are stepping up to support the community during the pandemic. Jordan Brown, Director of Volunteer Services and Programs from Hurley Medical Center, shares inspiring stories about the community stepping up to make a difference. 😀 Volunteers are doing their part all year long, some volunteer on-site, and some even at their house. There are so many different programs to get involved, including a sew at home program. There are so many wa...
Apr 15, 2020•18 min
It is National Children's Hospital week! Check this out.😇 Children's Miracle Network is able to share hope with so many families. And this hope is created through community support and involvement. #CMN #childrenshospitalweek #childrenmiraclenetwork #HurleyChildrensHospital #HurleyMedical #healthykids #healingwithmiracles #kudosthat #kudosmagazine
Apr 10, 2020•13 min
With Covid19 lockdown, some families experiencing a break down in the natural grief process families go through; including not being able to be with loved ones when they die and not being able to host a funeral. This makes it even more challenging for many. Grief comes in many forms. Amy Krug is the Director of Ele's Place of Greater Flint and Genesee County, shares insight to help families during this journey. See comments for a link to the full interview.
Apr 05, 2020•12 min
A little reminder, to look for good news each day. 🌦 It is there, sometimes you have to poke around a little to find it. 🧐 Here is contact info for the Health department - Corona Virus. 😷 Michigan Department of Health 888-535-6136 😷 Genesee County Health Depart Corona Number 810-424-4443 😷 Oakland County https://www.oakgov.com/covid/Pages/de.. . 😷 Detroit Health Department 313-876-4000 In a sea of bad news, seek the good news. Be aware of how much #fear and #anxiety based content you are c...
Apr 01, 2020•7 min
Demand for medical supplies is nearly 100,000 times more than normal. Most of us have heard this. Many that have purchased mass amounts and stockpiling, now is the time your community needs you. Please consider donating supplies to your local hospital. Hurley Medical Center will be accepting drop off donations, Monday, March 23, 1-3 p.m. at the Hurley West Flint Campus parking lot, 1085 Linden Road. Items Needed: • N95 masks • Disposable face masks • Face shields and safety goggles • Disposable ...
Mar 23, 2020•2 min
Disconnect from fear. During this chaotic time, we are increasing our good vibes content with more podcasts and videos....it is our little way to add more good vibes to your newsfeed. Be responsible and not allow yourself to become consumed by fear after watching countless hours of news or scrolling on social media. If you are feeling anxious or overwhelmed, consider disconnecting from social media and turning off the news for a little while. It is important to be proactive in monitoring the con...
Mar 17, 2020•5 min
Life goes by in a fleeting moment and sometimes chaos can break out unexpectedly. Are you taking the time to build your emotional self-love savings for hard times and struggles? At some point in life we will all face difficulties. After you go through it are you sharing kindness and forgiveness? There are little things we can do to be kind to others whether through sharing your gifts, wisdom or forgiveness. Take accountability by working on yourself each day and giving goodness to others, you ne...
Feb 23, 2020•11 min
Postpartum Depression Is Real.😞 Hurley Medical Center Midwives, Along With Support From University Of Michigan Are Taking Action To Help Create Services For Women Struggling With Depression. A Compassionate Focus On Overall Women's Wellness Through Body, AND Mind. 💐 Check out this clip from our podcast interview with Midwife Lori Glenn. 👈You can hear the full podcast interview on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Spotify. Also, check out our full article in this issue of Kudos magazine. :)
Feb 20, 2020•4 min
MIDWIVES WOMEN'S WELLNESS BEYOND LABOR AND DELIVERY Women's Health Care is evolving, but some of the history tied to women helping women during labor and delivery has a proven track record for many health benefits to the mommy and baby. But midwifery reaches far beyond labor and delivery. Hurley Medical Center's Wifery requires the highest standard of certification and training. And their scope includes a focus on women's wellness from puberty, childbirth, and menopause. Take a listen, you may b...
Jan 15, 2020•13 min
If you are ready to infuse happiness in your life here are some habits you should consider implementing today. Grab a pen and paper or take a screenshot of this list! We are power packing this with insight from @LewisHowes, he is always filled with a lot of insight and motivation. Here are his 30 tips for Habits for Happiness. Start working on infusing these habits into your daily life. #healthyhappyliving #kudosmagazine #lewishowes #buildalifetolove #habitsforhappiness #joyinlife #giftsoflife #...
Dec 18, 2019•3 min
With over 800,000 strokes per year in the United States, it is an important subject to dive in to better understand symptoms, treatment, and options to move forward. We had a chance to meet with Dr. Al-Qasmi, Neurologist at Hurley Medical Center. In this interview, he shares vital insights to help keep you and your family informed and healthy. #kudosmagazine #strokeawareness #healthyliving #symptomsofstroke #treatmentforstroke #insighttopreventstroke #importanceoflifestyle #advancementsinmedical...
Nov 25, 2019•22 min
Did life kick you down or throw you into a storm? That happens to many of us at some point in life. There will be struggles like seeing a loved one become sick and pass away, or dealing with the end of a marriage or job or home or....fill in the blank. Life has storms. Learning how to overcome the storm and start to jump back in. When you were in the middle of the storm you had to show up, are ou recline into the pain? It's time to change that and grow from the lessons you experienced and if pos...
Oct 28, 2019•11 min
We seek healing in different formats, each of us is different in the way we survive each day and heal from our past. Kayne West released his new album Jesus is King. I found it to be filled with inspiration in so many ways for every day living and navigating storms. There are many layers to the music, a one time listen won't be enough. If you are on a path to healing, this may be a great journey for you. No surprise Kayne West created another masterpiece mixing up genres and moving people with p...
Oct 27, 2019•8 min
Shelter of Flint has been a beacon to our community. Supporting those in need through housing, medical treatment, and other resources. This year the Shelter of Flint can especially use your support. Take a listen and discover homelessness is probably much different than you think and that there really are ways YOU can make a difference. There are a lot of ways you can support those in need. Whether through financial support, donating clothes, volunteering and so much more. If you can please do y...
Oct 22, 2019•11 min
Today we are fortunate to have access to information at our fingertips. It can also make us vulnerable to false information and even myths. There has been a proactive effort from social media to clean up the problem, but part of it comes from our individual's responsibility to fact check information. And when you get something wrong, fix it, don't get spreading it. Each day we learn and grow, make sure you are fueling yourself with the right information. And before you ever take any medical advi...
Oct 21, 2019•6 min
Fall Color Fun for Kids and Adults! As summer winds down and the flurry of back to school activities kicks in, don’t lament the end of outdoor activities. We found a few fun outdoor activities to do with the kids on the weekend before we have to don our winter coats and hibernate for the winter. Spicer Orchards Farm Market and Cider Mill http://www.spicerorchards.com/fall-activities.html Address: 10411 Clyde Rd, Fenton, MI 48430 Phone: +1 810 632 7692 Hours: 11AM–6PM Weekend Fun!! Apple Picking,...
Oct 20, 2019•3 min
Hurley Foundation has unveiled the new Dr. R. Roderic Abbott Medical Education Center. The center provides technology-enhanced rooms for training and conferences within the hospital, enhancing our vision to be “leaders in transforming health through academic and clinical excellence, expanding access to innovative care.” Comprised of 7 different rooms, the renovation was made possible through generous donations from both current and retired medical professionals in our community who see the value...
Oct 16, 2019•5 min
Dream big with sweet dreams and know you are amazing! Positive affirmations to wrap up your night.
Oct 15, 2019•3 min
Positive thinking, has our culture lost touch with their true emotions? For those that have experienced trauma or setbacks and can't seem to make that breakthrough, there are some things you may be missing to help you with your game plan. Have we become so oversaturated with positive thinking agendas we lost touch with dealing with emotions and reality because it is too dark or doesn't feel good? Let explore a little history and culture on this journey to healing from grief, illness, trauma and ...
Oct 13, 2019•39 min
Let it go and celebrate! "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." #kudosmagazine #elizabethmarasco #celebratelife #letgooffear #liveinjoy #Romans1212
Oct 13, 2019•23 min
Avoiding caregiver burnout. We need to start talking about caregivers and sharing insight to help prevent burnout. This is an incredibly stressful walk in life that can leave many feeling isolated, alone and exhausted. There are some things you can know to help along the journey. Here is a link to another video you should consider watching, Dr. Edward Creagan of Mayo Clinic, shares insight on the caregiver stress nestled with humor and raw truth.
Oct 11, 2019•26 min
Let's do a little check in and cyber exchange of good vibes, hope and truth. #worldmentalhealthday #kudosmagazine Know you are not alone. 24 Hour Suicide Hotline in the U.S. 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Oct 11, 2019•26 min
