IF By Rudyard Kipling If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look to…

This past year all of us faced changes, including nonprofits. Hurley Foundation is at the forefront of helping our community and striving to continue fundraising to support their effort. Patty Creighton shares insight on some of the changes and obstacles they have overcome, along with upcoming changes this year.…

Simple tips to keep you on track for healthy eating. Emily Gideon from Hurley Medical Center Diabetes Center shares insight to help along your journey to eating healthy at home. Sign up for your free copy of Kudos magazine visit www.kudosmagazine.comBy BEAM

Taking Time for Self Care Gift of Laughter.By BEAM

Tari Pethick, Physical Therapist at Hurley Medical Center in Flint shared insights to stay steady on your feet and avoid slip and fall accidents. There are some slip things you can do to prevent falls and unnecessary accidents. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that 1 out of 5 falls can cause serious injury, …

Sometimes what you DON’T DO is for health and safety matters! Take time and pay attention to your overall mental health. Do not overflow your mind with bad news and fear. #coronavirus #michigan #kudosmagazine #leanintofaith #dontdothisBy BEAM

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Volunteers, business owners, individuals, and staff at Hurley are stepping up to support the community during the pandemic. Jordan Brown, Director of Volunteer Services and Programs from Hurley Medical Center, shares inspiring stories about the community stepping up to make a difference. 😀 Volunteers are doing their part all year long, some volunte…

Volunteers, business owners, individuals, and staff at Hurley are stepping up to support the community during the pandemic. Jordan Brown, Director of Volunteer Services and Programs from Hurley Medical Center, shares inspiring stories about the community stepping up to make a difference. 😀 Volunteers are doing their part all year long, some volunte…

It is National Children's Hospital week! Check this out.😇 Children's Miracle Network is able to share hope with so many families. And this hope is created through community support and involvement. #CMN #childrenshospitalweek #childrenmiraclenetwork #HurleyChildrensHospital #HurleyMedical #healthykids #healingwithmiracles #kudosthat #kudosmagazine…

With Covid19 lockdown, some families experiencing a break down in the natural grief process families go through; including not being able to be with loved ones when they die and not being able to host a funeral. This makes it even more challenging for many. Grief comes in many forms. Amy Krug is the Director of Ele's Place of Greater Flint and Gene…

A little reminder, to look for good news each day. 🌦 It is there, sometimes you have to poke around a little to find it. 🧐 Here is contact info for the Health department - Corona Virus. 😷 Michigan Department of Health 888-535-6136 😷 Genesee County Health Depart Corona Number 810-424-4443 😷 Oakland County https://www.oakgov.com/covid/Pages/de... 😷 D…

Demand for medical supplies is nearly 100,000 times more than normal. Most of us have heard this. Many that have purchased mass amounts and stockpiling, now is the time your community needs you. Please consider donating supplies to your local hospital. Hurley Medical Center will be accepting drop off donations, Monday, March 23, 1-3 p.m. at the Hur…

Disconnect from fear. During this chaotic time, we are increasing our good vibes content with more podcasts and videos....it is our little way to add more good vibes to your newsfeed. Be responsible and not allow yourself to become consumed by fear after watching countless hours of news or scrolling on social media. If you are feeling anxious or ov…

Life goes by in a fleeting moment and sometimes chaos can break out unexpectedly. Are you taking the time to build your emotional self-love savings for hard times and struggles? At some point in life we will all face difficulties. After you go through it are you sharing kindness and forgiveness? There are little things we can do to be kind to other…

Postpartum Depression Is Real.😞 Hurley Medical Center Midwives, Along With Support From University Of Michigan Are Taking Action To Help Create Services For Women Struggling With Depression. A Compassionate Focus On Overall Women's Wellness Through Body, AND Mind. 💐 Check out this clip from our podcast interview with Midwife Lori Glenn. 👈You can he…

MIDWIVES WOMEN'S WELLNESS BEYOND LABOR AND DELIVERY Women's Health Care is evolving, but some of the history tied to women helping women during labor and delivery has a proven track record for many health benefits to the mommy and baby. But midwifery reaches far beyond labor and delivery. Hurley Medical Center's Wifery requires the highest standard…

If you are ready to infuse happiness in your life here are some habits you should consider implementing today. Grab a pen and paper or take a screenshot of this list! We are power packing this with insight from @LewisHowes, he is always filled with a lot of insight and motivation. Here are his 30 tips for Habits for Happiness. Start working on infu…

With over 800,000 strokes per year in the United States, it is an important subject to dive in to better understand symptoms, treatment, and options to move forward. We had a chance to meet with Dr. Al-Qasmi, Neurologist at Hurley Medical Center. In this interview, he shares vital insights to help keep you and your family informed and healthy. #kud…

Did life kick you down or throw you into a storm? That happens to many of us at some point in life. There will be struggles like seeing a loved one become sick and pass away, or dealing with the end of a marriage or job or home or....fill in the blank. Life has storms. Learning how to overcome the storm and start to jump back in. When you were in t…

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Today we are fortunate to have access to information at our fingertips. It can also make us vulnerable to false information and even myths. There has been a proactive effort from social media to clean up the problem, but part of it comes from our individual's responsibility to fact check information. And when you get something wrong, fix it, don't …

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Dream big with sweet dreams and know you are amazing! Positive affirmations to wrap up your night.By BEAM

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Let it go and celebrate! "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." #kudosmagazine #elizabethmarasco #celebratelife #letgooffear #liveinjoy #Romans1212By BEAM

Avoiding caregiver burnout. We need to start talking about caregivers and sharing insight to help prevent burnout. This is an incredibly stressful walk in life that can leave many feeling isolated, alone and exhausted. There are some things you can know to help along the journey. Here is a link to another video you should consider watching, Dr. Edw…

Let's do a little check in and cyber exchange of good vibes, hope and truth. #worldmentalhealthday #kudosmagazine Know you are not alone. 24 Hour Suicide Hotline in the U.S. 1-800-273-TALK (8255)By BEAM

Remember our seniors and keep an eye out for them. They are often the target of scams, neglect and abuse. If you see something, say something. If you suspect someone is in danger call 911 or 1-800-677-1116 to report elderly abuse. Stay in touch and let them know they are loved and you are there to help.…

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Kicking Bullying or Unnecessary Meds with Karate Master Kim Miller shares the benefits of karate for children, adults, and families. Including stories of youth finding confidence, support, and skills to help them stop deal with bullying before it becomes a problem. Master Kim is the owner of PKSA Karate in Grand Blanc, Michigan, with decades experi…

High-risk pregnancies can be scary, it is also the time to seek knowledge and the right medical team care. Check out our Kudos Podcast interview with Dr. Welch, he has delivered over 5000 babies and continues to share knowledge with new doctors. 🤓 In the upcoming Kudos Magazine, we dig in deep sharing insight on high-risk pregnancies and complicati…

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Erin Caudell is an entrepreneur, mother of twins and dedicated to bringing quality, healthy food to Flint. Her efforts include bringing the farm to fork produce for Flint residents. She personally focused on healthy eating with her family too. Erin shares tips on how to encourage your little ones to start eating healthy right from breastfeeding to …

Keep our families healthy this summer can start with some basic steps like good food and activities. I had a chance to meet with Community Wellness Dietitian Emily Gideon, from Hurley Wellness Center. She shared wisdom on things parents and children can do together to make this a healthy summer.By BEAM

We are gearing up for the next issue of Kudos magazine. This issue is packed with insight on female health and wellness. What You Need To Know About Women's health, We had a chance to meet Hurley Medical Center Midwife Lori Glenn. She shared insight into women's wellness from puberty to menopause. Midwives offer health care focused on women beyond …

McKenna's Squad Beauty Bar Melissa Schummer Cup of Kudos EP2 An up-close interview with Melissa Schummer sharing wisdom and One little girl's legacy and love for makeup is bringing joy to healing children. McKenna's mom Melissa shares wisdom as a mom surviving and helping others after the loss of her daughter McKenna to a rare form of bone cancer. …

Caregiving for the Caregiver Series 1 Episode 1 As our family gets older, a new journey with many lessons will arrive. Being prepared in advanced can make this transition time easier. However there will always be obstacles navigating the road while being a caregiver. In today's episode a few pointers are shared highlighting topics you should talk a…

Hurley Foundation celebrates 25 years of helping keep our community healthy and informed. Cup of Kudos will be sharing a multi-video series to share with you the new faces. new ideas and new opportunities at this great organization. Part 1 to be continued.By BEAM

Want to be successful or achieve a big goal? Ditch this one word to get into a lifestyle of positive thinking. Want to remove negative thinking that may be holding you back? Ditch this word “how.”By BEAM

Childhood obesity is very serious. Emily Gideon, a Nutrition Specialist from Hurley Medical Center shared simple tips to help your child avoid childhood obesity.By BEAM

Three tips to keep in mind when your blood sugar level is running high. Jenn Walrath a nurse and diabetes educator at Hurley Medical Center Diabetes Center shared wisdom on managing diabetes. Wishing you good health. #diabetes #highbloodsugar #hurleymedicalcenter #cupofkudosBy BEAM

Kids with Diabetes Growing into teens have a few more issues to deal with than kids without it. When it comes to diabetes, it is important to stay up to date on current treatments and education. There are continual advancements made to treat diabetes. Some adults may have never received formal education on treating their diabetes. Also, with childr…

Key when you need help, ask! And pray about it! I had no strength or will power but lost 20! No joke no gimmick. Here is my story about ballooning up and working on my return. #powerofprayer #askforhelpBy BEAM

Jen Walrath shares insight on technology and advancement for diabetics. Including the new no poke monitors. But there is a little more to than just that! At the Hurley Diabetes Center, medical staff is available to help walk patients through all the steps of setting up their new equipment. Take listen if you are considering changing your diabetic e…

Ready to get on track to a path of happiness. Start by realizing, it’s ok not to be ok. But while you are not ok, take action for your rebound to be ok.By BEAM