Five common ways germs are spread:

It's back to school time and we all know what that means. Shopping, getting back into a night time routines and runny noses.

One of the most common ways children get colds is by rubbing their nose or eyes after cold virus germs have gotten on their hands.

Here are five common ways germs are spread between people.

McLaren Macomb has openings for volunteers

At McLaren Macomb, volunteers are important team members who help in a variety of ways. The hospital has openings for volunteers who are interested in assisting others in a caring, pleasant, friendly environment.

The hospital’s Volunteer Services Department provides training and placement for new volunteers.

Volunteers help out in more than 50 different positions at the hospital and its off-site offices and clinics. McLaren Macomb’s more than 350 volunteers provide support throughout the hospital. Members of the volunteer team assist in many areas, including Java General (coffee shop), surgical waiting rooms, the emergency department, transportation, the gift shop, cancer center and welcome desks. Volunteers also assist in the spiritual care department and on nursing units. Many of the hospital’s volunteers also help at community events.

For more information, please call McLaren Macomb’s Volunteer Services Department at (586) 493-8174. Volunteer applications can also be downloaded here.

BRAvo fundraiser fights breast cancer

Kicking Cancer with Style

MOUNT CLEMENS, MI – To help build breast cancer awareness, the McLaren Macomb Healthcare Foundation is planning BRAvo 2013.  As a community fundraising event, BRAvo features a competition for the tasteful decoration of bras and an auction of celebrity-autographed, decorated bras.

In partnership with the McLaren Macomb Breast Center and the Ted B. Wahby Cancer Center, the McLaren Macomb Healthcare Foundation will host BRAvo 2013 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Penna’s ofSterling, 38400 Van Dyke in Sterling Heights. Last year’s event was attended by more than 800 people.

Roop Raj, FOX2 Detroit television reporter and anchor, will serve as emcee, with special guest Linda Lee, an on air radio personality with WYCD.

This fun-filled evening will feature a gourmet plated dinner, raffles, live and silent auctions of decorated and celebrity-autographed bras, along with the winners of a bra decorating challenge. This year’s theme is “Kicking Cancer with Style.” A portion of the proceeds will support the BRAvo for Women free mammogram program for uninsured women in Macomb County.

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CONCUSSION IN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
A FACT SHEET FOR ATHLETES

What is a concussion?

A concussion is a brain injury that:

• Is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body.
• Can change the way your brain normally works.
• Can occur during practices or games in any sport or recreational activity.
• Can happen even if you haven’t been knocked out.
• Can be serious even if you’ve just been “dinged” or “had your bell rung.”

All concussions are serious. A concussion can affect your ability to do schoolwork and other activities (such as playing video games, working on a computer, studying, driving, or exercising). Most people with a concussion get better, but it is important to give your brain time to heal