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Bariatric surgery may be the solution to a constant struggle with weight McLaren Port Huron For many, being overweight is a lifelong struggle. It’s evident in the statistics: The prevalence of obesity has risen dramatically over the past 20 years, and more people experience the health effects of obesity than any other disease. Obesity is a complex medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health. It’s typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater and is associated with the leading causes of death, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer. In addition to physical health issues, obesity also impacts mental and emotional health. If you’ve struggled to lose weight in the past, you know how frustrating and stressful the process can be. ....
McLaren Port Huron hospital lifting COVID-19 visitation restrictions View Comments McLaren Port Huron is loosening visiting restrictions starting today in response to falling COVID-19 rates in the community and increasing rates of vaccinations among staff and residents. Most visitation restrictions will be lifted. New guidelines include: Visitation hours are from noon to 6 p.m. No visitors are allowed for patients with pending or positive COVID-19 tests, including in the Emergency Room. Visitors must be over age 18. Visitors should remain with the patient in their room, unless asked otherwise by the clinical team. All visitors will be screened when entering the hospital to verify they do not have signs or symptoms of COVID-19. ....
View Comments With COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opening up to 12- to 15-year-olds, community partners in St. Clair County are rolling out clinic options for youths in that age group. A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel recommended the Pfizer vaccine for the group earlier this week. According to Dr. Annette Mercatante, St. Clair County’s medical health officer, there were ongoing community clinics open to public walk-ins that could accommodate youths with Pfizer doses. There are clinics this weekend through the St. Clair County Diversity Initiative at the Eleger G. Harvey Reinvestment Center, 3013 24th St., that had both Pfizer and Moderna vaccine available. One was through 6 p.m. Friday and another from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. ....
View Comments New state orders and federal protection recommendations for COVID-19 could be throwing some local residents for a loop as numbers about the spread of the virus in St. Clair County show signs of plateauing. But health and county officials said there are both new and recurring questions that may help clear up the shifting trends and confusing mitigation guidelines. Vaccinations and masking updates: When can we get back to normal? Getting back to normal, officials said, is tied to how many people are getting vaccinated even if COVID numbers are much lower than the surge this spring. On Friday, the state announced it was updating gathering and mask rules to align with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest guidance on face coverings. The federal agency announced recommendations Thursday that fully vaccinated people could participate in outdoor and indoor activities unmasked in most cases. ....
View Comments McLaren Port Huron hospital will be taking questions about the COVID-19 vaccine via a free virtual program Tuesday. “We recognize that people may be hesitant to get the vaccine while they have unanswered questions,” Dr. John Brooks, the hospital’s chief medical officer and infection disease specialist, said in a statement Friday. “Vaccination is so important to our recovery from this pandemic that we want to make sure everyone in the community has access to accurate and reliable information about the COVID-19 vaccine.” Registration is required through McLaren Port Huron’s Eventbrite, and questions must be submitted ahead of time to [email protected]. ....