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Colorectal Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths among Americans, with Black Americans having a 40% higher death rate compared to White Americans. However, if caught and treated early, there is a 90% survival rate. The Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO) has teamed up with BLKHLTH® and Cottonelle® to reduce the impact of racism on Black health through education and action. Their project is to get more people tested for Colorectal Cancer. NSO Chief Community...
A new innovative project has emerged on the sidewalks and in the parks of River Rouge in the form of LIFF Zones. LIFF stands for Lumination Is Family Fun and City Commissioner Patty Campbell says the idea for the project stemmed from childhood and the memories of playtime. The definition of lumination is "the emission of light." Campbell says city leaders met with members of the public safety department, the schools, and residents to create a project that would be of some benefit and use to...
If you enjoy outdoor activities, ReLeaf Michigan has an opportunity for you. On Saturday, November 6, ReLeaf Michigan, in partnership with the city of Ecorse and the DTE Foundation, will be planting 20 trees in the city to increase the overall tree canopy and provide environmental, health, economic, and aesthetic benefits. This will be ReLeaf's second tree planting event in Ecorse this year as part of its effort to promote the city's "green" infrastructure. ReLeaf Michigan was founded in 1988...
Did you know that 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime! It's estimated that more than 281, 500 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 49,290 non-invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women living in the United States. For men, although rare, the estimation is that 2,650 will receive a diagnosis of breast cancer this year alone! Approximately 530 of those men will die, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. Keeping your...
One common but rarely talked about health problem that affects men is erectile dysfunction (ED), meaning that you are unable to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex. It's not something you will die from, but it can certainly make your life miserable. It's more common than you think. One 2020 study found that 52% of men will have ED at some point in their lives and that the problem increases with age. Men between the ages of 40 and 70 have a 15 percent chance of ED becoming an ongoing...
The Westland Police Department recently took time to recognize the efforts of some of its officers during the Westland Police Awards 2020. The ceremony was held as a virtual presentation, in light of public safety concerns and COVID-19. "Despite not holding this event in person, we still wanted a way in to show that the police department has had a positive impact on the community," said Westland Mayor William Wild in opening comments. "Despite the fact that COVID concerns spread uncertainty and...
The Tri-County Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) is a community-based partnership created to help provide uninsured or under-insured individuals who face high out of pocket costs due to insurance deductibles full access to breast and cervical cancer screenings. We are one of the 11 regional programs authorized by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to accomplish this goal. Since 1992 the Tri-County BCCCP has provided over 120,000 free breast and...
This museum is more than a museum. When almost everything was closed during the Covid pandemic late summer 2020, the Detroit Institute of Arts was open for business. The staff and visitors adhered to all of the CDC regulations, but it was important for them to open as soon as it was possible. The museum became a place of calmness as people dealt with the loss of loved ones. It was quiet, because there weren't many people inside and people could use the visit to heal. Not only did they enjoy look...
As cases of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus continue to raise concerns across the United States, doctors and public health officials are urging pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to get vaccinated. Here are four things pregnant women need to know about COVID-19 vaccines. Pregnancy is a risk factor for having severe COVID-19 illness. Pregnant women are at a higher risk of hospitalization and getting severely ill from COVID-19 than non-pregnant women. Pregnancy causes changes in the body that make women more susceptible to respiratory...
The Western Wayne County NAACP will host their Annual Freedom Fundraiser on Sunday, October 17th from 5:00pm – 6:30pm. Because of COVID-19 numbers are higher than expected, this year's event will be held via ZOOM. The ticket cost is $50.00 or $75.00 with dinner. The theme for this year's event is On the Road to Recovery – Let the Healing Begin . They are excited to announce that Michigan Science Center CEO – Dr. Christian Greer will be the highlight of the event when he participates in a Fires...
NORTHVILLE, MI – Near a park bench dedicated to a Northville family of five who were killed by a drunk driver in 2019, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) honored Congresswoman Debbie Dingell today for her fierce advocacy in Congress in memory of Issam, Rima, Ali, Isabella and Giselle Abbas. Dingell is leading the push in Congress to pass the bipartisan Honoring the Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate Drunk Driving (HALT) Act, which will ultimately require lifesaving drunk driving prevention t...
No citizen who has ever been incarcerated would identify prison as their home. Incarcerated persons in Michigan should be counted as residents based on where they choose to live and where they will likely return upon release, not where they are temporarily housed. Typically, after incarceration in Michigan Department of Corrections facilities, reentering citizens do not remain in the rural areas where those prisons are located. They return home after their release, to their own communities where they lived prior to their sentences. Current...
The Telegram Newspaper is looking to recognize the First Inaugural Class of 30 under 30. This class will highlight 30 young people who are from Wayne County that are doing amazing things in their lives and or in their community. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, October 15, 2021. If you are under 30 years of age or you know of someone that is under 30 that has accomplished something amazing in their life or they are doing something outstanding in their community or school we want to...
"Michigan's Hispanic and Latino residents are an essential part of our state's cultural and economic fabric," Whitmer said in a statement. "I am proud to proclaim September as Hispanic Heritage month and celebrate alongside a community filled with rich tradition as we continue to ensure that Michigan is a welcoming and inclusive place for all." The month of September recognizes and celebrates the contributions of Hispanic and Latinos in Michigan and the United States. Michigan's Hispanic and...
SHIRLEY J. DREW Age 91 Home: Farmington Hills Shirley was born in Detroit, MI. She has seven beautiful children, 29 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. She worked at the Post Office and was a house wife. Her family members that are deceased are her beloved husband - Arnell Drew; other Joel, Brandon and Helen. Living children - Courtney, Sharon, Barbara, Kevin, Gerald, Andre & Timothy The Motto she lives by is; God will never leave us or forsake us! Who inspires her - Her mother was...
In 1996, Zaman International founder and CEO Najah Bazzy was a transcultural clinical nurse specialist, working with a family who had recently immigrated to the United States and whose infant son was deathly ill with a terminal illness. Bazzy offered cultural, clinical, and spiritual support to the family and upon visiting their home, was horrified to see the family lacked the most basic necessities for any home. The experience inspired Bazzy to rally her community to assist families who were st...
Parents, students, school staff members, and others are encouraged to nominate outstanding public-school educators for the Michigan Lottery's 2021-22 Excellence in Education awards. All public-school employees may be nominated for the awards, which recognize educators who go "above and beyond" to make a difference in the lives of children. To nominate a public-school educator, go to http://bit.ly/ExcellenceInEducation. The Michigan Lottery established the Excellence in Education awards in 2014...
WYANDOTTE- This show is a meaningful presentation of never before seen works by the late Patricia Izzo (1948-2020) & new works by Martine MacDonald. Both artists had started planning and working on this show in 2019 to open in 2020. The pandemic changed these plans but both artists used this extra year to work on even more pieces. And after two years both artists had created a large body of never before seen works. Even when Izzo died just months before the show was set to open the idea that it...
Michael Wilson and Artanza McRae were married on August 21, 2021 in St. Augustine Florida. They are both graduates of Bethune Cookman University in Daytona Beach Florida where they met. They were married in front of their parents Gina Wilson Steward and Venus and Theodore McRae, friends and family by Rev. Arthur Willis, Sr., Pastor of Pentecost Missionary Baptist Church in Romulus....
Brotherhood is something that you don't take lightly. These young men have been friends for over 10 years. When one hurts they all hurt. Pray for them, their families and the family of their brother, Jharyn Price, whose life was taken to soon....
Wayne County. - On Monday, August the Wayne County Health Department will begin administering Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to immunocompromised residents. Boosters are available at no cost to eligible residents at all Wayne County-sponsored vaccine sites, Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans announced today. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended an additional vaccine dose for people with moderately-to-severely compromised immune systems, as they...
Preserving local history is what the Westland Historical Commission strives for. The nine-member commission collects and preserves materials and documents relating to the history of Westland and Nankin Township and operates its administrative office and archives at the Westland Historic Village Park, located at 857 N. Wayne Road. Nankin Township was established in 1829 and through the years, the modern-day cities of Garden City, Inkster, Wayne, and Westland emerged from the larger township....
George celebrated his 100th Birthday on August 4th with family and friends. He had a Drive-Thru celebration at SS Andrew and Benedict Catholic Church on Beatrice in Southwest Detroit. His children Sheila, Donald and Stan were on hand for the celebration The motto he lives by is - Try to keep healthy and stay active. He does exercise everyday and walks to the corner. Before the pandemic, he worked out at 'The Y' everyday. He and his wife bought a home in Southwest Detroit when they moved from...
Shannon and Kanaya Ward were married on 6/27/21 Shannon is the owner of Grindnation appeal Clothing and his High School Sweatheart Kanaya is a Hair Stylist. They were married by Rev. Alex Hill, the pastor at New Mount Herman Missionary Baptist Church...
If you've been looking for an additional option to take the family outdoors to interact with nature, consider the Refuge Gateway at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (DRIWR) in Trenton. Located just 20 miles south of Detroit, the Refuge Gateway Unit covers 44 acres of the more than 6,000 acres of the DRIWR and serves as the headquarters for the DRIWR staff. The land was formerly Chrysler Corporation's Trenton Chemical Plant which ceased operations in 1990, and is cooperatively...
