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McLaren Port Huron’s Wound Healing Center Receives Award

Port Huron, MI — Healogics is the nation’s wound healing expert, and they just presented McLaren Port Huron’s Wound Healing Center with the Center of Distinction award for their outstanding clinical outcomes and high patient satisfaction rates.

Wound care centers specialize in treating patients with wounds that are not healing as expected. Patients usually suffer from poor circulation, infections, and other health conditions that prevent them from healing in a normal amount of time and can require months of wound care to resolve their issues.

The McLaren Port Huron Wound Healing Center is part of the Healogics network of over 600 wound care centers that offer specialized wound care including hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is commonly used to treat Diabetic foot wounds, chronic bone infections, and radiation tissue damage.

Patients who received care at McLaren Port Huron’s Wound Healing Center gave the center a satisfaction rate higher than 92% and a minimum wound healing rate of at least 92% within 28 median days to heal.

To learn more visit their website <HERE> .

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

Ferrellgas Enters Settlement with Michigan AG

Lansing, MI — The Michigan Department of Attorney General entered into a settlement agreement with Ferrellgas, LP after an informal investigation into the company’s business practices.

Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office and the Better Business Bureau received numerous complaints about the company from customers in Michigan who use them as a supplier of propane gas.

According to a press release from the Attorney General’s office, customers cited difficulty contacting Ferrellgas representatives by phone, protracted delivery periods following the placement of orders, and inability to secure expedited fills to resolve situations where homes were without heat in January and February.

“Being without heat for even a day during a Michigan winter is emotionally devastating and can be dangerous,” Nessel said. “Ferrellgas and other propane providers are now on notice that this office will not tolerate any company that breaks its commitments to consumers and leaves them sitting in the cold.”

Ferrellgas entered into an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance and Discontinuance agreement with the Attorney General’s Office which requires the company to implement a number of reforms, payments, and refunds to the AG’s office and its customers.

Customers can file a complaint against Ferrellgas with the Attorney General’s Office Here:

https://secure.ag.state.mi.us/complaints/consumer.aspx

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Drive-In service for the National Day of Prayer

Port Huron, MI — Operation Transformation celebrates the National Day of Prayer each year with a community prayer service. This year’s service, like last year’s, will be held in the North McMorran Parking lot on Bard Street in Port Huron.

On May 6th from 12:00 – 12:30 PM, the community is invited to join in a safe, drive-in style, prayer service with the theme, Lord Pour out Your Love, Life, and Liberty.”

The prayer service will be led by various local pastors and participants can listen on 90.7 HOPE FM.

The National Day of Prayer was established in 1952, and it is founded on the constitutional rights of freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

For more information , call Operation Transformation at 810-966-8660.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

DB Delivery Solutions Wins Small Business Award

St. Clair County, MI — DB Delivery Solutions, an East China small business, has been presented an award by the Michigan Economic Corporation as one of the 2021 SmartZone Best Small Businesses.

As part of the Underground’s Incubator Program, DB Delivery Solutions has been supported and counseled by local business leaders, entrepreneurs, and representatives from the St. Clair County Economic Development Alliance (EDA).

DB Delivery Solutions created a secure way for homeowners and businesses to receive packages with their Receptor. The Receptor can be installed in the exterior wall of a garage, home, or business, and includes a weatherproof and secure place for delivery companies to place packages.

Mike Jans, President of DB Delivery Solutions said in a press release, “We don’t just get mail anymore, and our product, the Receptor, is the answer to everyone’s concerns about how to safely and securely get all of their deliveries, which includes packages, groceries, and prepared food. We can install the Receptor in any existing home or business, and we can install the Receptor in any new construction project.”

To learn more visit www.dbdeliverysolutions.com

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Upper Deck Ultimate MVP

Are You the Red Wings’ Biggest Fan?

Do you think you’re the NHL’s most passionate and dedicated fan? Upper Deck wants to know as they begin their search for this year’s Ultimate MVP or Most Valuable Person.

From April 16th – 26th nominations are open at www.upperdeck.com/mymvp/, and it’s okay to nominate yourself! Entrants must be 18 or older and willing to share their passion for one of 8 participating NHL teams, including the Detroit Red Wings.

When filling out the nomination form online, entrants will have to explain why they are an exemplary fan and how they believe they stand out from the crowd.

Up to five nominees will be chosen on April 30th to represent each participating NHL team, and the public will vote on Twitter for the best team MVP and the best ultimate MVP.

Winners will also be announced on Twitter, and they will receive a variety of prizes ranging in value from $100 – $3,000.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Photo: Upper Deck

Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Wednesday – Moderna & Pfizer

The St. Clair County Health Department is offering a “walk-in” opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, April 14, from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Knight Club, 1195 Gratiot Blvd, Marysville.

Please note the following:

  • If you already have an appointment, keep that time. This does not apply to you.
  • Do not come to the clinic if sick or not feeling well; or are in isolation or quarantine.
  • Open only to those who live and/or work in St. Clair County.
  • Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be administered.
  • Open to age 16 and older.
  • 1,600 doses available during walk-in hours.
  • Forms will be handed out in the parking lot and will need to be completed before entering.
  • Masking is required.
  • No out of pocket costs, however bring your insurance cards. Some administrative fees can be recouped, but you will never receive a bill.
  • Plan for atleast 1 hour and dress accordingly.
  • Lines will be socially distanced, however, there may be a wait time depending on volume.
  • If the parking lot is full, please come back later. Or pre-register for a future appointment at www.scchealth.co

Dr. Annette Mercatante, Medical Health Officer, St. Clair County Health Department stated; “We are offering another walk-in clinic utilizing Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. With the CDC/FDA announcement regarding the J&J vaccine, out of an abundance of caution, we will pause use until more is known. The concerning, yet extremely rare event following J&J has occurred in 6 people out of 6.8 million doses, a rate of .00008%.  That suggests a very low risk to anyone who has received, if in fact it is determined to be related to the vaccine.”

Mercatante emphasized, “This is an example of the success of our post-approval surveillance systems in place for vaccines. The ability to detect such rare events is quick. This surveillance certainly should provide even more confidence in our vaccines.  In comparison, the US has administered over 180 million doses of the Moderna and Pfizer products, a different kind of vaccine, and have not triggered any similar warnings or adverse effects. With our county case and hospitalization rates remaining high, we encourage everyone to continue to get vaccinated with available Moderna or Pfizer products.”

This is a rapidly evolving situation. Email COVID-19 questions to covid19@stclaircounty.org or call the informational hotline (810) 966-4163. Visit the website www.scchealth.co and follow us on social media @scchdmi.

Submitted by the St. Clair County Health Department