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IF By Rudyard Kipling If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise: If you can dream—and not make dreams your master; If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build ’em up with worn-out tools: If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’ If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it, And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son! #RudyardKipling #family #wordsofencouragement #mysons #inspiringpoems #wordstoliveby #imagineif

This past year all of us faced changes, including nonprofits. Hurley Foundation is at the forefront of helping our community and striving to continue fundraising to support their effort. Patty Creighton shares insight on some of the changes and obstacles they have overcome, along with upcoming changes this year.

Simple tips to keep you on track for healthy eating. Emily Gideon from Hurley Medical Center Diabetes Center shares insight to help along your journey to eating healthy at home. Sign up for your free copy of Kudos magazine visit www.kudosmagazine.com

Taking Time for Self Care Gift of Laughter.

Tari Pethick, Physical Therapist at Hurley Medical Center in Flint shared insights to stay steady on your feet and avoid slip and fall accidents. There are some slip things you can do to prevent falls and unnecessary accidents. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that 1 out of 5 falls can cause serious injury, from fractures to more severe trauma, including brain injury. It is estimated that nearly 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling, and each year over 800,000 patients are hospitalized due to a fall injury. Building awareness can help prevent unnecessary falls.

Sometimes what you DON’T DO is for health and safety matters! Take time and pay attention to your overall mental health. Do not overflow your mind with bad news and fear. #coronavirus #michigan #kudosmagazine #leanintofaith #dontdothis

Grief, healing, and blessings seem to roll in and out like waves in the ocean. When we lose a loved one when they pass away, the pain can come like waves in the ocean. There are also blessings that sometimes emerge out of nowhere. Take a listen to this story about a woman in Arkansas who lost her father and continued to text his cell phone for 4 years after he passed away. Then one day she received a reply... Wishing you healing as you take baby steps towards fully living life again. Sending you much love, and I hope this message brings a little smile to your heart. You can read the full article https://www.fox13news.com/news/arkansas-woman-texted-fathers-number-every-day-after-he-died-she-got-a-response-four-years-later?fbclid=IwAR3KO339oeOq0QGYDThSk6nooy-heRYu9g_9jLbnzLZqDZwc6JpuOk0o_rQ #kudosmagazine #inspiringstories #dealingwithgrief #deathanddying #babystepsback #helpingothers #whatwedontknow #elizabethmarasco

Volunteers, business owners, individuals, and staff at Hurley are stepping up to support the community during the pandemic. Jordan Brown, Director of Volunteer Services and Programs from Hurley Medical Center, shares inspiring stories about the community stepping up to make a difference. 😀 Volunteers are doing their part all year long, some volunteer on-site, and some even at their house. There are so many different programs to get involved, including a sew at home program. There are so many ways to get involved. 💪🏽 Jordan also shares how many local and nationals businesses have stepped up to support Hurley in unique ways. All of these heartfelt actions create a better experience for patients, families, and our overall community. 👈 Hurley is also taking extraordinary measures to ensure safe and clean environments at their facility, including implementing high-level precautions and innovative technology. It is essential to know this if you are having symptoms call 911 immediately and get to the hospital. ❤️ If you are ready for inspiration and a dose of hope, make sure you watch this video. The world is full of good people. Look for the goodness in each day and find ways you can be a part of creating goodness for others. Together we can make our world a little better. 😘 #kudoswellnessseries #kudosmagazine #volunteers

Volunteers, business owners, individuals, and staff at Hurley are stepping up to support the community during the pandemic. Jordan Brown, Director of Volunteer Services and Programs from Hurley Medical Center, shares inspiring stories about the community stepping up to make a difference. 😀 Volunteers are doing their part all year long, some volunteer on-site, and some even at their house. There are so many different programs to get involved, including a sew at home program. There are so many ways to get involved. 💪🏽 Jordan also shares how many local and nationals businesses have stepped up to support Hurley in unique ways. All of these heartfelt actions create a better experience for patients, families, and our overall community. 👈 Hurley is also taking extraordinary measures to ensure safe and clean environments at their facility, including implementing high-level precautions and innovative technology. It is essential to know this if you are having symptoms call 911 immediately and get to the hospital. ❤️ If you are ready for inspiration and a dose of hope, make sure you watch this video. The world is full of good people. Look for the goodness in each day and find ways you can be a part of creating goodness for others. Together we can make our world a little better. 😘 #kudoswellnessseries #kudosmagazine #volunteers

It is National Children's Hospital week! Check this out.😇 Children's Miracle Network is able to share hope with so many families. And this hope is created through community support and involvement. #CMN #childrenshospitalweek #childrenmiraclenetwork #HurleyChildrensHospital #HurleyMedical #healthykids #healingwithmiracles #kudosthat #kudosmagazine

With Covid19 lockdown, some families experiencing a break down in the natural grief process families go through; including not being able to be with loved ones when they die and not being able to host a funeral. This makes it even more challenging for many. Grief comes in many forms. Amy Krug is the Director of Ele's Place of Greater Flint and Genesee County, shares insight to help families during this journey. See comments for a link to the full interview.

A little reminder, to look for good news each day. 🌦 It is there, sometimes you have to poke around a little to find it. 🧐 Here is contact info for the Health department - Corona Virus. 😷 Michigan Department of Health 888-535-6136 😷 Genesee County Health Depart Corona Number 810-424-4443 😷 Oakland County https://www.oakgov.com/covid/Pages/de... 😷 Detroit Health Department 313-876-4000 In a sea of bad news, seek the good news. Be aware of how much #fear and #anxiety based content you are consuming. Just as you are what you eat, you also are what you consume with your mind. There are many good news stories floating around, are you looking for them? There are many opportunities for you to help others and work on your business. #bestrong #entrepreneurlife #lookforthegood #elizabethmarasco #lookforthehelpers #kudosthat #kudosmagazine

Demand for medical supplies is nearly 100,000 times more than normal. Most of us have heard this. Many that have purchased mass amounts and stockpiling, now is the time your community needs you. Please consider donating supplies to your local hospital. Hurley Medical Center will be accepting drop off donations, Monday, March 23, 1-3 p.m. at the Hurley West Flint Campus parking lot, 1085 Linden Road. Items Needed: • N95 masks • Disposable face masks • Face shields and safety goggles • Disposable gowns • Disposable non-latex gloves • Bleach or anti-microbial wipes Items NOT Accepted: • Homemade masks • 3D printed ventilator parts • Medications • Other medical equipment Or consider making a financial donation. Send a monetary donation to Hurley Foundation - online hurleyfoundation.org/donate Mail Hurley Foundation 1 Hurley Plz, Flint, MI 48503

Disconnect from fear. During this chaotic time, we are increasing our good vibes content with more podcasts and videos....it is our little way to add more good vibes to your newsfeed. Be responsible and not allow yourself to become consumed by fear after watching countless hours of news or scrolling on social media. If you are feeling anxious or overwhelmed, consider disconnecting from social media and turning off the news for a little while. It is important to be proactive in monitoring the content you consume. Do not drown yourself or family in fear. Be proactive and do your part to prepare, be informed, but let go of the obsessive fear attachment. Breathe. Lots of Love

Life goes by in a fleeting moment and sometimes chaos can break out unexpectedly. Are you taking the time to build your emotional self-love savings for hard times and struggles? At some point in life we will all face difficulties. After you go through it are you sharing kindness and forgiveness? There are little things we can do to be kind to others whether through sharing your gifts, wisdom or forgiveness. Take accountability by working on yourself each day and giving goodness to others, you never know what someone else is dealing with. Are you sharing kindness with others to help others? Here is some food for thought on the old saying, life is short. Let's work to forgive, share and love more. #lifeisshort #morelove #personalgrowth #forgiveness #mindsetshift #shareyourgifts #difficultdays #beforethegoinggetstough #emotionalgrowth

Postpartum Depression Is Real.😞 Hurley Medical Center Midwives, Along With Support From University Of Michigan Are Taking Action To Help Create Services For Women Struggling With Depression. A Compassionate Focus On Overall Women's Wellness Through Body, AND Mind. 💐 Check out this clip from our podcast interview with Midwife Lori Glenn. 👈You can hear the full podcast interview on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Spotify. Also, check out our full article in this issue of Kudos magazine. :)

MIDWIVES WOMEN'S WELLNESS BEYOND LABOR AND DELIVERY Women's Health Care is evolving, but some of the history tied to women helping women during labor and delivery has a proven track record for many health benefits to the mommy and baby. But midwifery reaches far beyond labor and delivery. Hurley Medical Center's Wifery requires the highest standard of certification and training. And their scope includes a focus on women's wellness from puberty, childbirth, and menopause. Take a listen, you may be surprised to find out exactly, What Is A Midwife. Hope you enjoy this interview with Jennifer Brown, Hurley Medical Center Midwife. Thanks again for watching and supporting our channel by liking and sharing with people this can help. Together we can make our communities healthier and happier. #hurleymidwives #kudosmagazine #mentalhealth #pregnancy #postpartumdepression #womenwellness

If you are ready to infuse happiness in your life here are some habits you should consider implementing today. Grab a pen and paper or take a screenshot of this list! We are power packing this with insight from @LewisHowes, he is always filled with a lot of insight and motivation. Here are his 30 tips for Habits for Happiness. Start working on infusing these habits into your daily life. #healthyhappyliving #kudosmagazine #lewishowes #buildalifetolove #habitsforhappiness #joyinlife #giftsoflife #happinessmatters #elizabethmarasco #BEAM365 1.Be kind 2.Eat well 3.Exercise 4.Meditate 5.Be honest 6.Dream big 7.Be patient 8.Judge less 9.Smiles often 10.Love yourself 11.Forgive easily 12.Show gratitude 13.Think positively 14.Drink lots of water 15.Believe in yourself 16.Keep an open mind 17.Put your needs first 18.Don’t make excuses 19.Speak well of others 20.Listen to understand 21.Choose faith over fear 22.Make the most of now 23.Exercise self-discipline 24.Look on the bright side 25.Avoid social comparison 26.See failure as an opportunity 27.Don’t take opinions to heart 28.Select friends that lift you up 29.Let go of what can’t be changed 30.Have a healthy sleeping pattern #choosehappiness #inspiredliving

With over 800,000 strokes per year in the United States, it is an important subject to dive in to better understand symptoms, treatment, and options to move forward. We had a chance to meet with Dr. Al-Qasmi, Neurologist at Hurley Medical Center. In this interview, he shares vital insights to help keep you and your family informed and healthy. #kudosmagazine #strokeawareness #healthyliving #symptomsofstroke #treatmentforstroke #insighttopreventstroke #importanceoflifestyle #advancementsinmedicaltreatment

Did life kick you down or throw you into a storm? That happens to many of us at some point in life. There will be struggles like seeing a loved one become sick and pass away, or dealing with the end of a marriage or job or home or....fill in the blank. Life has storms. Learning how to overcome the storm and start to jump back in. When you were in the middle of the storm you had to show up, are ou recline into the pain? It's time to change that and grow from the lessons you experienced and if possible take that wisdom and share it with other people. You were not the first one down that road of struggle and you will not be the last. But the question is what are you going to do with it? It's time to jump back into living life and lean into faith instead of leaning into fear, guilt, anxiety, anger, depression or regret. Let the past go and move into creating something new with all of these experiences. #kudosmagazine #grief #healing #personalgrowth #elizabethmarasco #caregiving #selflove #babystepstoliving