Henry Ford Health

12/26/2025

Cold and flu season is here — and a little prevention can go a long way.

Our family medicine physician Dr. Darion Twitty shares simple, everyday tips to help you stay healthy, protected and prepared all season long. ❄️🩺

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KtGrQA

12/26/2025

Drinking alcohol dumps a flood of dopamine (the feel-good chemical) into the pleasure center of the brain. But the rush only lasts for a short while. When dopamine levels dip, feelings of anxiety rebound:

Feeling anxious after a night of drinking? It's more common than you think. Here's how to deal with it.

12/25/2025

Hormonal shifts and changes in the season can impact your skin. Use these steps to boost your skincare results:

If you use the same skincare products year-round, it might be time to consider seasonal skincare. Learn how changing your routine can level up your skin.

12/25/2025

Of course our tiniest patients are all on Santa's "nice" list! 📜🎅

Santa made a special visit to our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit spreading smiles, hope and cheer. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing team at Henry Ford Hospital for making this magical moment possible.✨

12/24/2025

Two-year-old Luna Miller has been given the gift of life, thanks to a kidney donation from our patient Amber Fandrey. 🎁

Shortly after Luna turned 1, she was diagnosed with congenital nephrotic syndrome, causing both of her kidneys to fail. She had to undergo dialysis for 10 hours every night while she slept.

Luna’s family shared her story on social media in hopes someone would be a kidney match. It reached 30-year-old Amber Fandrey, who had been inspired to donate after her fiancé donated his kidney 3 years ago. She filled out the application to be evaluated at Henry Ford Health and was approved.

“What Amber did is a true act of generosity,” says Dr. Rohini Prashar, our kidney transplant program director. “It didn’t come wrapped up in a box but it’s going to mean so much for the little baby girl. She’s going to get to play, celebrate birthdays, celebrate holidays. It’s an incredible gift. Living donation saves lives.”

Luna’s family says they can’t thank Amber enough for being Luna’s donor, but Amber feels grateful as well.

“It’s one of the top things you can do to make an impact in this world and on someone’s life,” Amber says. “There are so many children like Luna - and all ages of people - who have an illness where they need an organ just to live a life. It’s an indescribable feeling to give somebody this gift.”

Read Amber and Luna’s incredible story: https://bit.ly/4aVXqGj

12/23/2025

Losing your taste and smell is still commonly associated with COVID. Learn how to regain your senses if they are dulled after being sick:

Something called olfactory training can stimulate the nerves to help you regain your sense of smell and taste. A neurologist explains how it works.

12/23/2025

Sheldon Miller’s family was preparing to say goodbye to him after he suffered a massive heart attack. But when he was transferred to Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, the 65-year-old made a miraculous recovery.

Sheldon was working outside on his property when it happened. He recognized the signs of a heart attack, called 911 and drove on his 4-wheeler back to his pole barn. Because he lived off the beaten path, it took 20 minutes for the ambulance to arrive. His wife was out of town – she would find out he was in the hospital after checking his location on her phone.

“By the time the ambulance got here I was unconscious and laying on the ground,” Sheldon says. He was taken to a local hospital but because his organs were failing due to lack of blood flow, he ultimately needed an ECMO machine – which takes over function of the heart and lungs. The hospital didn’t have one so he was transferred to Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

“Sheldon’s main coronary artery was completely blocked,” says Dr. Sarah Gorgis, our intensive care unit cardiologist. “This was further complicated by a cardiac arrest. Sheldon also developed kidney failure and couldn’t clear toxins from his body, so we had to start him on dialysis. Our team really had to optimize the use of machines and medications to keep him stable until his organs could begin working on their own again.”

Sheldon’s heart began beating on its own later that day. He then spent 10 days in the intensive care unit. About a month later, he was transferred to Henry Ford Macomb Hospital for inpatient rehabilitation.

Now he’s back to his perfect idea of retirement – living an active live with family, friends, golfing and spending time outdoors.

“With every person we came across at Henry Ford, there wasn’t one who didn’t think positively or give us hope,” Sheldon says. “Now that I’ve been through this, I get pretty emotional talking about it to people. I don’t know why I’m here, but I am here for a reason. All the right people were at the right place at the right time. God has a plan for me.”

Read Sheldon’s full story: https://bit.ly/4otZecT

12/23/2025

Holiday cheer is in the air! ✨

From festive décor and toy donations to Santa visits, this season has been filled with joyful moments. Wishing our amazing team and the communities we serve a happy holiday season! 💙

12/22/2025

Hobbies like baking and knitting may have been popularized by older generations, but it turns out these activites can help fight stress and keep your brain sharp. Here’s what we know:

Gardening, baking and puzzles aren’t just for older adults. These “grandma hobbies” benefit your brain by boosting your focus and connecting you with others.

12/21/2025

We can't get enough of Detroit Lions superstar Jahmyr Gibbs surprising Cass Tech High School's football team! Where in the Health will Jahmyr Gibbs go next? 👀

12/21/2025

Colorectal cancer is affecting more young people - and it may be due to environmental and lifestyle factors that alter our microbiome:

Millennials are now at a higher risk for developing colorectal cancer than baby boomers. Here are some potential reasons why - and what you can do to lower your risk.

12/20/2025

A simple act of kindness — a young patient leaving a toy at the welcome desk — sparked something beautiful at our cancer pavilion in Detroit. Our lobby service attendant Cyril Brown says the growing toy collection has now become a warm, welcoming site for our patients, families and team members.✨