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Beaumont Researchers: Dietary Supplements Discouraged for Prostate Cancer Patients

03/08/2010

Beaumont researchers have found that prostate-specific dietary supplements should not be taken during radiation therapy treatments.


Combination of Peripheral Artery Disease Treatments Studied at Beaumont

03/05/2010

Beaumont researchers will be conducting a study for patients with peripheral artery disease, or PAD, to learn if there is a benefit to a combination of exercise and medication.


Beaumont Participates in Landmark NIH Stroke Prevention Study

02/26/2010

Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak was one of six Michigan hospitals to participate in one of the largest stroke prevention trials in North America. The NIH study compared the results of treating blockages in the carotid arteries with surgery or stenting.


Preventing Heart Attacks in Women is Goal of New Beaumont Cardiac Prevention Program

02/24/2010

Beaumont is combining the resources of two of its heart programs to create a new women's cardiac prevention program called W.E.L.L. It's a  free program that should help women from developing heart disease or other related diseases.


Beaumont Hospitals CEO to Retire May 31; Successor Named

02/23/2010

Beaumont Hospitals President and Chief Executive Officer Kenneth J. Matzick has announced his retirement effective May 31 after 41 years, the last five as chief executive.


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Two Students Hang 1,000 Origami Cranes in Pediatric Garden

Alexandra Weaver and Jennifer Li, both 14, want to help kids and their families at Beaumont Children's Hospital in Royal Oak. On Tuesday, March 9 at 3 pm, they hung 1,000 paper cranes in the Children's Miracle Network Garden. According to Japanese legend, anyone who folds 1,000 origami cranes will be granted a wish. It took the Detroit Country Day students nearly three months to make the cranes. Both girls have a family member who developed cancer.

Beaumont Hospitals Helping Students to Kick Butts at Oakland University

Tom Spring, program manager, myOptimal Health at Beaumont Hospitals, along with Beaumont's Business Health Strategies, is offering Oakland University students a free 6-week smoking cessation program. The program aims to help the campus go smoke-free. It is open to the first 30 OU students who want to quit smoking and concludes with a celebration for those who successfully quit. A workbook and relaxation CD are also included.

Ice Skating can be a pain in the back

Jodi Sandvik, a physical therapist and athletic trainer involved with Beaumont's Sports Medicine program, trains aspiring skaters at the Detroit Skating Club. She says the most common skating injuries are back injuries and is available to discuss strength and conditioning exercises to help prevent the injuries and what she does when skaters do get injured.  

Beaumont & Royal Oak Schools Offer 'Parent Empowerment Series'

Area parents are invited to attend monthly empowerment programs at Northwood Elementary School in Royal Oak. No charge, but registration is required. To register call 248-691-4774.

  • Tuesday, March 16 - The Team Approach for Adolescent Eating Disorders
  • Tuesday, April 20 - Healthy Kids