By WKTV Staff
Quote of the Day
“To ensure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life.”
William Londen
Another reason to keep the bugs away
The Kent County Health Department announced recently that the Jamestown Canyon virus has been detected in tested mosquitoes in Kent County. The virus is similar, yet different, than the West Nile virus, and is also carried by mosquitoes. WKTV asked a county health official to detail the similarities and differences — and how to protect yourself from both. Go here for the story.
Keep your mask close in close quarters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently raised the risk level of COVID-19 infection from ‘moderate’ to ‘substantial’ for Kent County. The CDC recommends everyone in areas with a risk designation of ‘substantial’ or ‘high’ wear a face mask in indoor public places, regardless of vaccination status. Go here for the story.
Joining together for the community’s heart health
In late July, Metro Health (soon to be University of Michigan Health – West), Mercy Health Saint Mary’s, and Mercy Health Muskegon finalized the agreement to form the Cardiovascular Network of West Michigan. Under this agreement, the network will be providing advance cardiovascular services such as coronary artery bypass surgery, cardiac valve repair or replacement, and repair for birth defects. Go here for the story.
(Not so) Fun fact:
20 per day
According to a 2018 survey by the Physicians Foundation, doctors on average work 51 hours a week and see 20 patients a day. Almost a quarter of their time is taken up with nonclinical paperwork. Source.
