Wellness News 7-15
One Man’s Stroke
Part I of II
When Melik was 38 years old he had a stroke. He will be a presenter at The State of Our Health: Through the Voices of Our People on September 6, 2008 at Bethlehem Temple.
Health & Advice
The State of Our Health: Through the Voices of Our People
Left: Jolinda Wade, mother of Miami Heat’s Dwayne Wade and Right: Christine Johnson, mother of Magic Johnson to speak about health issue affecting the family on September 6, 2008 at
Bethlehem Temple.
Cost of Fuel is Top Economic Concern for Michigan Families
MICHIGAN — Michigan has had more than its share of economic hardships in recent years, but when Michigan voters were asked the biggest economic problem facing their family, the cost of fuel trumped everything. Gas prices have risen to $4.15 across the nation.
BBB Warns Vacationers that Travel Club Membership Doesn’t Always Pay
Before you sign on the dotted line, check it out before you check in:
Would-be travelers are spending thousands of dollars to take advantage of travel deals that didn’t exist.
One company was also ordered to pay $70,000 in restitution to the Michigan Attorney General’s Office.
$2 Billion Dollars of MI Taxes Spent on Corrections
Today, the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is the largest program that state government operates directly, accounting for nearly 20 percent ($2 billion) of the current discretionary General Fund budget and employing nearly one-third of the classified workforce. Corrections programs growth is a direct result of the dramatic increase in the number of inmates from 1973 to 2007, during which time the population grew 538 percent, or roughly 42,000 prisoners, to 50,000 inmates. Official MDOC projections reflect a continuation of the historical trends over the next five years as the prison population is estimated to be slightly more than 56,000 by the end of 2012.
Sleep-Away Camps for Children on Medication
Going to sleep-away camp is a great way for children to make new friends, gain confidence and become more self-reliant. Yet for parents of children with physical or mental health problems, the process of choosing a camp is complex and anxiety-provoking. With proper research and planning, however, both kids and parents can enjoy the sleep- away camp experience with a minimum of stress.