Henry Ford Medical Center - Lakeside

11/10/2025

We’re taking our Destination: Grand hospital expansion project in Detroit to new heights with a 553 ft. tall crane that has some serious lift! Here’s how it measures up with some major world landmarks.

11/09/2025

If a post-workout headache is making you dread exercise, you're not alone. A neurologist shares common causes for exercise headaches:

Get advice on why you get exercise-induced headaches and what you can do about them.

11/08/2025

Think you need 10,000 steps a day? Think again. 👟

A new study says 7,000 steps may be enough to boost your heart and brain health. Dr. Dennis Kerrigan, our senior clinical exercise physiologist, sat down with WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit’s Nick Monacelli to talk about new research showing how this simpler goal can still deliver major health benefits.

Tune in to hear Dr. Kerrigan’s full take on the new daily step goal: https://bit.ly/3JP0Hfs

11/08/2025

Ni****ne pouches aren’t healthy for anyone, but if a kid accidentally eats one, it can be serious. Learn the health risks of ni****ne poisoning, especially in young children: https://bit.ly/3IPBctY

Ni****ne pouches are an increasingly popular replacement for smoking or e-cigarettes. But when young kids get hold of them, the results can be dangerous.

11/08/2025

Holiday magic filled the air at Gardner White Furniture's 4th annual Twinkle Town celebration, where families gathered for Santa’s grand entrance, festive entertainment and a dazzling Parade of Trees, which included a Henry Ford Health tree highlighting our amazing team! 🎄✨

Our President and CEO Bob Riney joined in the celebration, connecting with community members and partners who help make events like this so special.

Vote for our specially decorated tree by Dec. 7 to help us win a $10,000 donation for Game On Cancer: https://bit.ly/47qUbom

11/07/2025

When Logan Decker’s elbow dislocated during the first football game of his senior year, he thought his high school athletic career was over – not to mention college. But his fears were unfounded, thanks to our sports medicine physician Dr. Stephen Spadafore.

Logan worked relentlessly with Dr. Spadafore and the rest of his care team: he underwent 2 months of occupational therapy, 3 times a week. On practice days, Logan could be found on the sidelines doing his “therapy homework,” focusing on strengthening, healing and staying connected to his teammates.

It paid off and Logan returned to the field in just 3 weeks. “It was nerve-racking at first, but my confidence and strength came back quickly,” he says. “I felt like Dr. Spadafore always kept an eye out for me and wanted me to get back on the field as much as I wanted to.”

Logan went on to play the rest of the season with a stability brace, helping lead his high school to their third consecutive Division 6 MHSAA State Championship. In the final game at Ford Field, Logan capped his high school career with a highlight-reel play, making a great catch and scoring a touchdown. Now, he is a collegiate athlete.

“Thanks to my strong support network and the Henry Ford Sports Medicine team, I am a tight end at Mount St. Joseph University, doing what I love,” Logan says.

Read Logan’s full story: https://bit.ly/49C0Mxu

11/06/2025

Don't wait, get screened! 🫁 CT scans are the gold standard for identifying lung cancer early when the disease is easier to treat.

If you or a loved one are 50+ years old and a current or former to***co smoker, visit the 🔗 to learn more about our lung cancer screening event on Saturday, Nov. 8 and secure your spot: https://bit.ly/43jY4ZQ

11/06/2025

When Oregon resident Brian Johnson was diagnosed with advanced appendix cancer, he traveled across the country to receive an innovative treatment from Dr. Richard Berri, our chief of surgical oncology at Henry Ford St. John Hospital.

Dr. Berri created the first PIPAC (pressurized intraperitoneal aerosolized chemotherapy) program in the state of Michigan – and it can be life-changing for those with advanced abdominal cancers who otherwise have limited options.

PIPAC is a minimally invasive procedure that uses high pressure to deliver chemotherapy directly into the abdominal cavity. It destroys tumors that are too microscopic to surgically remove.

“A lot of stage 4 patients aren’t offered any treatment and told from day 1 they have maybe a 6-month survival regardless of what they do,” says Dr. Berri. “(PIPAC) offers these patients hope in the form of a treatment that can be tolerated.”

Read the full article on MLive: https://bit.ly/4hkpQem

11/05/2025

Henry Ford Innovations hosted a celebratory ceremony honoring 23 outstanding high school students from 16 schools across Michigan who completed our 2025 Department of Surgery High School Internship Program!

Led by Dr. Ikenna Okereke, vice chair of our Department of Surgery, and coordinated by Wilma J. Ruffin M.Ed, BS BA, the program has impacted more than 1,400 students since its inception. This year was our most successful yet, with 402 students participating in the school program and 23 advancing to the internship.

Over the course of 10 weeks, students engaged in lectures, surgical simulations and hands-on experience and confidence in pursing medical careers. Many past students are now thriving in college and medical school, and we are excited to one day welcome back future alumni as the next generation of medical leaders! 💡

11/05/2025

Compression socks are all the rage, but do you really need them? Find out who they can benefit:

From medical necessity to athletic trend, compression socks are showing up everywhere. But who really needs them—and why?

11/04/2025

We are proud to share that Dawn Stone has been named Hour Detroit Magazine's FIRST-EVER Nurse of the Year! 👏

Based in Detroit, Dawn serves as a home health nurse with Henry Ford at Home, caring for patients recovering from surgery, managing chronic illness and navigating end-of-life care. A registered nurse since 1986 and part of our team since 2008, Dawn has dedicated her career to helping others while being a steady source of compassion and expertise for every patient she visits.

When asked about this honor, Dawn shared that she feels deeply humbled and grateful for her team’s trust and support.

We'd also like to extend congratulations to our 5 team members recognized as Hour Detroit Nurse of the Year finalists: Edith English, Jeri Howard, Patricia Klassa, Matthew Mimnaugh and Reema Rahal. Your commitment to excellence and patient-centered care inspires us all! 💙

Read more from Hour Detroit Magazine: https://bit.ly/4hGYTl9

11/04/2025

Flu season is upon us. Make sure you know the truth about getting your annual flu shot:

To make sure you are protected from the flu this year, get the facts when it comes to getting your annual flu shot.