In the face of the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, the Rochester Older Persons’ Commission (OPC) continues to provide essential services to the vulnerable senior population in our community. The Letica Drive facility is closed for daily recreational usage, but staff and dedicated volunteers remain committed to providing the life-saving programs and services, which are at the core of OPC’s mission. These services include Meals on Wheels, which provides hot, nutritious meals to seniors 60+ in … [Read more...]
Health Division offers flu shot with better protection this year
Oakland County Health Division will offer a vaccine that guards individuals against four flu viruses this season. This year’s vaccine shields against Type A H1N1 and H3N2 and two Type B strains which are most likely to occur this season. The vaccine protected against three flu strains in years past. Residents can pre-register now for the inoculation at www.oakgov.com/health. “Our goal is to keep our residents healthy,” County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said. “We urge them to take the … [Read more...]
Crittenton to assist as FBI investigates fraudulent cancer doc’s private practice
On Tuesday, Aug. 6, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested local oncologist Farid Fata, M.D., for an alleged health care fraud scheme. The owner and founder of Michigan Hematology Oncology Centers (MHO) with offices across Southeast Mich. has been prescribing medically unnecessary services, according to report by the United State’s Attorney’s Office. The 48-year-old Oakland Township resident has submitted claims to Medicare for services like chemotherapy, Positron Emission … [Read more...]
Preparing for healthcare changes this fall
As October nears, how will the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) affect you and your family? “The reform will affect different people in different ways,” said David K. Jones, a doctoral candidate at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health, whose dissertation research examines the role of states in implementing the new healthcare law. This week, local experts explain some of the basics of healthcare reform to help you understand some of the changes. More … [Read more...]