Sudden cardiac death is far more prevalent among young athletes than previously believed, recent research has shown, according to a recent New York Times article. The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that 2,000 people under the age of 25 die from sudden cardiac arrest in the United States every year. While it can strike those who are [...]

Members of the Junior League of Flint threw a party for the children in Hurley Medical Center’s Pediatric Unit patients last week. On Thursday April 26, 2012, League members threw a pizza party for the hospital’s youngest pediatric patients. They also delivered handmade blankets and presented a $700 check for a new PlayStation® and supplies for [...]

The Hurley “Carnival” came to town Sat. April 21st, turning the Riverfront Banquet Center in downtown Flint into a big top featuring fine dining, dancing, entertainment, and an “over the top” silent auction! The elegant black tie gala with a “Carnival” theme was a huge success, with over 400 people attending. The annual extravanganza raised [...]

A tie was declared when two “Showcase Stories” received the same number of votes – 121 – in Week 3 of the “Hurley Baby” contest! Both winners got a $50 Visa gift card and are eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing. The 2nd winner of Week 3′s Showcase Story, in the words of Melissa K: “It all started [...]

When two “Showcase Stories” received the same number of votes – 121 – a tie was declared! Both winners got a $50 Visa gift card and are eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing. One winner of Week 3′s Showcase Story, in the words of Aaron Nowakowski, Jr: “Our three boys were born at Hurley Medical Center on February [...]

May 18, come join Hurley family and friends put the “fun” in fundraising while raising money for the kids! Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is sponsoring an evening of Glow-Bowl at Colonial Lanes on West Pierson Road in Flushing. There will be two rounds of bowling, at 6:00pm and 8:00pm. The cost is $25/person for 3 games and a [...]

Interested in a career in health care? Hurley Medical Center is hosting its first “Health Career Day” for area high school students on Friday, June 1st, 8:00am-1:00 pm at the medical center. Details: You must be 15 years of age by April 1, 2012 AND be in 10th, 11th or 12th grade. You will be asked [...]

Lulu Brezzel’s son was born weighing just three pounds but thanks to Hurley Medical Center’s Level III NICU and his fighting spirit, is doing well. In Lulu Brezzell’s words: “Our journey with Hurley began when I was 21 weeks pregnant. A bleed was discovered in my placenta two weeks earlier and my baby’s growth was measuring two [...]

Liz Mellas’s son, Dominic, was born at 28 weeks in Hurley Medical Center’s Level III NICU in 2005. In Liz Mellas’s words: “I spent every day for the next three months with Dominic in Hurley’s NICU. On numerous occasions, I was told his chances of making it through the night were not likely, but they would do everything they [...]

A black tie carnival hopefully will make miracles happen at Hurley Medical Center’s newly opened Hurley Children’s Hospital, as reported in a recent ABC12.com article. Hurley Medical Center is dedicating its 31st annual benefit ball to the kids At a kick-off event at Hurley, staff as well as present and past patients explained exactly why Hurley Children’s [...]