Beaumont One and PHI Air Medical, L.L.C. have launched a nationwide effort to educate local communities they serve about alcohol awareness during the month of April. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence has designated the month to raise public awareness of alcohol-related injuries, diseases and deaths.
For people with epilepsy, the onset of recurring seizures can be frightening. While many people with the condition live full and active lives, it may be necessary to make some lifestyle changes. Shaila Gowda, M.D., director, Epilepsy Program, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak provides helpful tips to follow when living with epilepsy.
Beaumont Health System’s participation in Project SEARCH was recently recognized by The Arc of Oakland County with its “Employer/Contractor of the Year Award.” The program acknowledged the recipients of the Arc’s 2013 Dove Awards for outstanding contributions to the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Seven community residents were recently elected as trustees of Beaumont Health System. Beaumont has 103 trustees who meet twice a year and serve on committees to make recommendations to Beaumont’s board of directors.
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A Beaumont media relations contact is always available. Call the main office from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. After hours, weekends and holidays, call 248-898-5000 and ask for contact information for the media relations representative on-call.
Michigan's everchanging weather can play havoc on skin care. The arrival of spring not only means rising temperatures, but increased exposure to the sun. Beaumont dermatologists are available to offer seasonal skin care tips.
Exercise-induced asthma affects many athletes
With high school and college spring sports in full swing, Devang Doshi, M.D., director, Pediatric Pulmonology, Beaumont, Royal Oak, is available to discuss symptoms and medications used to treat and control exercise-induced asthma, or EIA. This condition frequently affects individuals who do not suffer from chronic asthma. Athletes with EIA experience difficulty breathing five to 10 minutes after exercise.
