Author Archives: Guest Blogger
Sibling bullying no longer viewed as benign and normal
As reported on the Today Show, a recent study revealed that bullying and aggressive behavior by a sibling can be as damaging as bullying by a classmate, neighbor or other peers. The new study links sibling bullying increased depression, anxiety…
When one home becomes two: the do not’s for helping your child adjust to divorce
It is common for parents to seek expert help for their child during a divorce. Since everyone in the family often experiences very strong emotions during this time, it can be helpful for the child to have an outside support person (such…
When one home becomes two: the do’s for helping your child adjust to divorce
Divorce doesn’t just end a marriage; it changes the lives of any children involved, making it natural for parents to be concerned about the emotional toll on their child. While you can’t control the impact a divorce has on your…
Mental Health Month: What is Play Therapy?
Ever noticed how part of your inner self comes out when you write a story, poem or song? Have you ever seen your inside reflected in a drawing, painting, or structure you created? Well, that’s kinda how play therapy works. …
Michigan hospitals celebrate 10 years of making care safer
2013 marks the 10-year anniversary of the MHA Keystone Center and, more importantly, 10 years of making care safer. In 2003, Michigan hospitals, in conjunction with the MHA, established the MHA Keystone Center to bring together hospitals, state and national…
Does flavored milk do a body good too?
Confronted with a flavored food fight around the dinner table? There’s good news for milk-loving moms (and dads): flavored milk has less sugar and calories then you might think! And health professionals agree, including flavored milk in your child’s diet…
To recognize April as Donate Life month, many MHA-member hospitals are hosting events to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and transplantation and are continuing efforts to increase the size of the Michigan Organ Donor Registry. Michigan hospitals,…
MHA Patient Safety & Quality Symposium Focuses on the Patient Perspective
The MHA will host Health Care Through My Eyes: The Patient Perspective, its fifth patient safety and quality symposium, April 25 and 26 at the Dearborn Inn. The symposium is focused on a team approach to participatory health care that responds to the…
Another fitness myth busted: spot reduction and training
One of the most common questions we get from clients is, “how can I lose fat from (insert body part here)?” The answer is simple and definitive—you can’t choose where you lose fat. The notion of spot reduction originates from…
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