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Taylor-Papp, right, who saved his life when he suffered a heart-attack Oct. 17 at the

Local authors publish book on nutrition treatment

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

TROY — Data scientist Mark Trudeau and podiatrist Dr. Sadegh Arab have co-authored “There’s a Food for That,” a guide that provides information on some of the different foods that can assist with treating the top 100 diseases and conditions affecting Americans.

From TMA Publishing, the book provides targeted dietary recommendations to help readers prevent and manage common health issues like diabetes, hypertension and allergies, among others, the authors said.

Fitness instructor, friends, save man’s life at Novi Athletic Club

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

NOVI — A local fitness instructor has been credited with saving a man’s life after he suffered a heart attack while playing tennis at the Novi Athletic Club Oct. 18.

Chuck Ross was playing tennis with some friends at the Novi Athletic Club that morning when he suddenly collapsed at 8:58 a.m. Two of his friends started CPR as the other ran to the desk for help.

As luck would have it, fitness coordinator Kim Taylor-Papp just happened to be in earshot of the friend frantically asking for help and instinctively ran to the tennis courts. She said that the first thing to do when someone needs CPR is to tell someone to call 911 and to get an automated external defibrillator.

“I noticed they didn’t have the AED, so I ran and got the AED and instructed them to continue compressions until I got the pads on,” said Taylor-Papp, who is certified in CPR. “So it gave him a shock and then it

said to continue chest compressions. So the man that was working on him probably gave him three, maybe five, compressions and then when the EMTs got there, he had a nice strong pulse.”

Taylor-Papp said that when Ross left, he was awake and alert. Ross was taken to Ascension Providence Hospital in Novi, where within two hours he had stents put into his heart. Two days later, he walked out of the hospital and was back in the gym doing light work on Monday. He said he doesn’t like sitting around, so his doctor cleared him to do 40 minutes on the treadmill.

Ross said he doesn’t recall much of the incident, as he “passed out.”

“No, you died,” his wife, Cathy, said.

Cathy Ross said that she was a witness to the incident, as she was there playing tennis on the other court.

“I saw him on the ground and they were doing CPR on him, and it was not good,” she said.

However, she said “God had a part” in the inci-

Trudeau’s interest in nutrient data began after he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Currently, Trudeau consults with various companies on data science, analytics and business optimization projects, and he is the coowner/operator of Troy Martial Arts along with his wife. He earned a master’s degree in statistics from Michigan State University in 1988 and has spent more than two decades working in engineering and project manage-

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Chuck Ross poses for a picture with his wife, Cathy, and fitness coordinator Kim

Novi Athletic Club.

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Mark Trudeau and Dr. Sadegh Arab are the co-authors of “There’s a Food for That.”

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Beverly Hills residents debate legality of backyard chickens

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BEVERLY HILLS — When it comes to chickens, the people of Beverly Hills are divided.

Damon and Racheal Hrydziuszko are Beverly Hills residents who have kept chickens as pets in their backyard for the last three years. Based on their interpretation of the village code, they believe they are not breaking any rules.

However, they were issued a ticket, since the village maintains that this is not allowed according to village code. The Hrydziuszkos are challenging this in Sixth Circuit Court.

Racheal Hrydziuszko said that since this is a pending court case, she can’t speak on it in great detail. They have not been given a court date yet.

Racheal Hrydziuszko has served as village president pro-tem since 2018. Her term ends in 2026.

“What I can say is that we are following the current ordinance as it is written,” she said. “Chickens are commonly kept (as) pets, and we very much love our girls. We are looking forward to our day in court and for this matter to be resolved.”

The current ordinance states that “the keeping, raising, or breeding of animals including farm animals and non-domestic animals and reptiles (except domesticated cats, dogs, canaries, parakeets, parrots, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, turtles, fish, rabbits and similar animals commonly

BIRMINGHAM POLICE OFFER PROGRAM FOR VULNERABLE, IMPAIRED RESIDENTS

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department recently started participating in the Vulnerable or Impaired Person, or VIP, Enrollment Program, as a way to help individuals who are vulnerable or impaired return home safely.

The idea to start VIP Enrollment through the state of Michigan began when Michael Ransom, an automated print manager in the Michigan State Police Biometrics and Identification Division, got a call from his son’s school saying his son was going home on a bus when no one was expected to be home.

His son has special needs, and it could have been a dan-

gerous experience for him had his sister not happened to be home that day. The experience inspired Ransom to do something to help other families in Michigan with loved ones who are vulnerable or impaired.

In 2017, a law was passed to allow parents, legal guardians and people with power of attorney for a person who is vulnerable or impaired to enroll that person’s fingerprints and face for facial recognition into a database through the state of Michigan.

“We saw this program as another way for us to have a capability to deal with somebody who we may encounter that is nonverbal or unable to tell us who they are, who cares for them or where they live,” Birmingham Police Chief Scott Grewe said.

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kept as pets) shall be prohibited, and except as may be permitted by and under conditions imposed by the Zoning Board of Appeals.”

The debate amongst the people of Beverly Hills is whether the wording “similar animals commonly kept as pets” includes chickens.

“I appreciate that we have many residents who have opinions on the issue of chickens as pets,” Beverly Hills Council President John George said. “We’ve heard from many residents who have opinions on the matter, and their feedback has been heard. We look forward to the Michigan court system providing guidance on our code, and we will reevaluate the matter once the court process is complete.”

Several residents have spoken out during the public comment portion of several Village Council meetings, making a case against keeping chickens as pets in Beverly Hills.

“I think we all live in an environment where we know we have laws and rules and ordinances, and the expectation is, as good citizens, that we comply with those,” said resident Kent Anderson. “That if we had an issue, that we would find a legal and appropriate way to deal with that problem. And as leaders of the community, I think it is vitally important and essential to the integrity of the council that all of you comply with every law, ordinance and rule in the community. And it appears that that is not the case.”

Some residents have also shared that they

For the last three years, Beverly Hills residents Damon and Racheal Hrydziuszko have had pet chickens.

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Birmingham Police Officer Luxie Kouza demonstrates a fingerprint scanner, a device used for the VIP program.

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want the council to move on from this issue to focus on other things.

“You are playing games with the wording of a very established ordinance to get what you want when you don’t get your way,” resident Tom Maxwell said. “As elected officials in front of our village, please stop putting the people in our village through this issue again. You have more important issues to handle and to resolve and to spend our tax dollars on.”

The debate of whether or not backyard chickens should be allowed is nothing new to the village.

A change.org petition titled “Allow resident of Beverly Hills, Mi to keep Chickens on their Property” went out in 2018 and collected 420 supporters.

In the petition description, several benefits of owning chickens were stated to back up the argument that backyard chickens should be allowed. Some of the benefits listed include sustainability, companionship and insect control.

“It is our belief that small backyard flocks will help residents live more sustainable lifestyles, reduce food and yard waste output, control insect pests, build topsoil and provide a superior local source of eggs and meat,” the petition states. “Hens do not crow like roosters, their waste is a highly effective fertilizer unlike dog and cat feces, they have kind and gentle dispositions and give both children and adults companionship along with a home grown source of protein.”

A few years later, in 2021, the Beverly Hills Village Council considered the approv-

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Through the program, if someone in the database ever gets lost and encounters police, the police can get ahold of someone who cares for them and help get them home to safety as quickly as possible. Officers can do so by using a live scan device or mobile fingerprint scanner.

“We like to help identify those who can’t identify themselves,” Ransom said.

VIP Enrollment not only benefits individuals with special needs and their families, but it can protect police officers as well. With information in the database, an officer can be notified if an individual may not respond to directives. This way, the officers

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al of backyard chickens, and in response, some residents posted anti-backyard chicken signs.

Damon Hrydziuszko appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeals Sept. 9 seeking an interpretation of the village ordinance in question. He argued that his ownership of chickens as pets falls within the exception of “similar animals commonly kept as pets.” He argued that chickens are commonly kept as pets.

On Sept. 20, the chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals sent Hrydziuszko written notice that chickens do not fall under the exception stated by the village ordinance.

will know to change their tone to be more calm, if necessary.

There are currently about 750 VIP’s in the program. Ransom said that, at this time, they do not have statistics on people who have been sent home to safety through the program. Since the Birmingham Police Department only recently started the program, no additional statistics are available locally.

To enroll in the program, a parent or guardian must bring their loved one to the police station to submit fingerprints. They are instructed to bring a completed program enrollment form with a photo of their loved one. Providing a photo for facial recognition is optional, but fingerprints are required to participate. The program enrollment form can be found at michigan.gov/msp/services/vip.

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There is an ongoing debate within Beverly Hills on whether the current ordinance prohibits owning chickens as pets.

PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR FUN AND ELABORATE COSPLAY

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

The third annual Fall Motor City Comic Con Nov. 8-10 took over the Suburban Collection showplace in Novi and provided the perfect opportunity for people to cosplay as their favorite comic book, film or television heroes.

AJ and Elise Conte, of Madison Heights, came to the show dressed as steampunk versions of Doctor Octopus and Lady Octopus from the Spider-Man comic universe. AJ Conte said he has been cosplaying as “Doc Ock” for the last two years and decided to do the steampunk version as a way to mix up his costume. He said they thrift shop for the clothing parts of their costumes and he handcrafts the mechanical tentacles.

“It was his idea for us to do, like, a couples costume. He actually showed me the outfit I could wear, and he actually made the tentacles,” said Elise Conte.

The tentacles were made with a PVC skeleton to give it shape and downspout tubing. He then handpainted the tentacles so that they appeared to be copper. He utilized video game controllers and an old Amazon box for Doc Ock’s controls. AJ Conte said it took him two weeks to build his wife’s costume and another three

to four weeks to build his. He said he spent about $300 dollars on materials for their costumes this time and has spent as much as $500 to make a pair of tentacles in the past.

“I really like that with cosplay I can be another character. I can be another person and sort of act differently than I would if I were not in cosplay,” said AJ Conte, who is a high school social studies and civics teacher by day in the Detroit/Hamtramck area.

Elise Conte said she got into cosplay as her husband enjoys it. She said she had never been to a comic con until she met her husband, but she really likes the comic con community. In exchange for her dressing in cosplay at the various cons they attend, she said he goes to rom-com movies with her.

“She’s just a wonderful wife who’s willing to play along with the fact that I never grew up,” said AJ Conte. “Halloween was always my favorite holiday as a kid, and I never grew up. I just realized, ‘Hey I can dress up as a character any day that I want.’”

“It is a fun thing to do together,” Elise Conte said of the comic conventions and cosplaying. “Getting to take pictures with people. It’s just really fun.”

AJ Conte said he mostly attends cons to be able to

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Charlotte Clavet, left, Jayal Roethlisberger and Liz Street, all of Rockwood, cosplay as characters from the video game Genshin Impact.

Photo by Erin Sanchez

CO-RESPONDER PROGRAM OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED AT ROYAL OAK POLICE DEPARTMENT

BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com

ROYAL OAK — The Co-Response Community Outreach Program, called “CoRe,” has launched in the Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Heights and Royal Oak police departments, as announced at a press conference Oct. 29 at the Royal Oak Police Department.

The four communities partnered with Oakland Community Health Network to provide two clinicians, Alyssa Waters and Sabrina Fallone, who are trained and certified to help when mental health or substance abuse comes into play during active duty.

Waters and Fallone will cover all four communities.

Previously, the program was talked about during a public open house hosted by the Royal Oak Police Department on April 24, and again at the Oct. 28 City Commission meeting.

Fallone attended the City Commission meeting Oct. 28 and said that she and Waters are excited to work alongside the ROPD.

“We have seen a lot of success out there,” Fallone said, referencing her previous work as a co-responder. “I’ve seen a lot of success with just being on the scene and offering alternatives to not only the officers, but also the people who we attend to in the community.”

According to a press release, “The two mental health clinicians hired for the CoRe program have received comprehensive training tailored to the specific needs of law enforcement.”

Training included familiarizing themselves with departmental policies, participating in officer ride-alongs, shadowing experienced co-responders and receiving safety training alongside law enforcement personnel, according to the release.

At the Royal Oak Police Department open house that took place on April 24, Chief Michael Moore said that the clinicians will be equipped with a radio, car and indication that they are a social worker, not to be confused with a police officer or bystander.

Evan Ahlin, police communications liaison for the Ferndale Police Department, led the press conference Oct. 29, outlining the program.

“This partnership of our four police departments and Oakland

at the Royal Oak Police Department. CoRe is providing four communities with two clinicians tasked with assisting officers during mental health or substance abuse crises. Pictured, from left, in the back row: Chief Brent Lemerise, Madison Heights Police Department; Chief William Hamel, Hazel Park Police Department; Vasilis K. Pozios, M.D., chief medical officer, Oakland Community Health Network; Trisha Zizumbo, chief operating officer, OCHN; Chief Michael Moore, Royal Oak Police Department; Board Chair David T. Woodward, District 1, Oakland County Board of Commissioners; Ann Erickson Gault, District 3, Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and Chief Dennis Emmi, Ferndale Police Department. From left in the front row are Sabrina Fallone, co-responder, OCHN; and Alyssa Waters, co-responder, OCHN.

Community Health Network is more than just a service; it is a commitment to our communities,” Ahlin said. “Operating under the motto ‘Responding as One,’ it represents teamwork, progress, hope and a shared vision for the future.”

Trisha Zizumbo, chief operating officer for Oakland Community Health Network, spoke at the press conference highlighting OCHN’s role in the program.

Zizumbo said that the program began in 2021 in Auburn Hills, Birmingham and Bloomfield Township.

One million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act funds allocated to the program by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners made it possible for CoRe to expand into Ferndale, Royal Oak, Madison Heights and

Hazel Park.

“They (clinicians) provide crisis intervention to de-escalate, and provide resources, support and services to individuals in the community,” she said. “CoRe is a part of OCHN’s justice department. We are really fortunate to be one of the only community mental health resources in the state of Michigan that has an entire department focused solely on our intersection with the justice department.”

Zizumbo said that since 2021, the program has received more than 3,500 referrals from law enforcement agencies that they work with. It has also grown to serve 15 communities.

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cosplay with like-minded people. His wife enjoys purchasing things such as stickers and artwork that the vendors sell.

“For me it’s just cosplay. I like to see other people’s cosplays and be seen by other people,” he said.

Zoe and Rick Trombley, of Sterling Heights, have been coming to the convention for years. The couple came this year with their daughter, Arlo, 2, a second-generation comic congoer, who is heavily into “Spidey and His Amazing Friends,” an animated Disney series for kids. Her parents said it is the perfect kids show, as it introduces kids to the comic world and features the music of Fall Out Boy.

Arlo came dressed as Ghost Spider from “Spidey and His Amazing Friends” and was overjoyed to see a large group of men dressed as various Spider-Man characters. The Spider-Men seemed to enjoy her enthusiasm as well, giving her fist bumps and posing for pictures with the excited little girl.

“It’s cool for us because we’ve always been really big into this kind of stuff,” said Zoe Trombley. “We’ve always been doing this stuff, so it’s nice to have a show like that where it can, like, bridge the gaps and get them in early to liking this stuff instead of just dragging them along with you. Now she gets to play Spider-Man and has her costume ready.”

Morgan Goodrich, 16, of Flint, cosplayed as Sora from the Ensemble Stars! franchise. She said she purchased most of her costume on Amazon and spent around $150; her friend, Hunter LaBean, 17, of Flint, spent around $100 on a costume from Project Sekai. LaBean said that the cost of purchasing a costume was a deterrent to

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“The reality is when someone is in crisis, people call 911, and traditionally law enforcement might not have had all of the answers at that time. ... Sometimes we just wouldn’t get to the root cause of what the issues might be,” Royal Oak Police Chief Michael Moore said at the press conference. “With this program, that is simply not the case anymore. Our clinicians are a valuable resource.”

Each participating department will form a CoRe Team consisting of a CoRe team coordinator, CoRe liaison officer and a mental health clinician.

them being able to cosplay. However, LaBean said this particular costume was affordable.

“I just love cosplaying. I like to show love for my favorite characters,” said Goodrich. “I just really enjoy expressing my love for a character by dressing up as them, and I also enjoy cute clothes.”

“I really, really like the community. Everyone in the cosplay community is so nice,” said LaBean, a first-time cosplayer.

Gabby Hill, 15, of Romeo, a young artist, dressed as a character she created, Para. Her father, Jason Hill, dressed in a Star Wars costume.

“Back in 2020 when I was doing a lot of stuff online, I noticed people making costumes like these and I was like, ‘That’s cool,’ and I dressed up in a costume I made like this for Halloween one year, and then I just kept making them and I eventually had friends doing it,” Gabby Hill said.

She said she picks a color palette for inspiration or looks at various things online. She said a typical costume takes her about 10 to 15 hours to make and costs between $200 and $250 to make. She said she really loves art and aspires to have her own small business doing this one day.

“I thought it was really creative,” Jason Hill said. “It’s fun to come to places where people like to come and see it and share it. Everybody is really happy and positive, and it’s a good experience with people who have a common interest. I think it’s great that she does it and it’s a really creative thing that is unique for her.”

The Petty family of Southfield — Carl, Sheena and Christeena, 6 — took the opportunity to wear a fun and inexpensive family cosplay as the family from “Bob’s Burgers.” Their outfits cost approximately $100 all together.

“What we love about cosplay is that everybody comes out with original ideas. People can just be themselves behind the mask. You don’t have to feel like somebody is judging you,” Carl Petty said.

“We love this con. (We love) the whole atmosphere. Everybody just comes out here to have a good time,” he said.

One woman even chose to make a po-

litical statement with her costume, dressing as Offred from “The Handmaid’s Tale.”

“I purchased the costume before the election, but now I think it’s all the more important to remember to make sure this eventually does not happen and that we fight for our rights,” said Jessica Lopez, of Jackson.

Lopez said that she attends MC3 twice a year as “the more fun con” to go to.

The clinicians will provide services such as case consultations, referrals to community resources and coordination of ongoing care. Co-responders will also play a vital role in training and assisting CoRe Teams so that law enforcement and mental health services go hand in hand.

“The research shows our communities are going to benefit from this program, and I truly believe that it’s going to save lives in the long run,” Moore said. “We can’t wait to deliver it to our communities.”

Starting immediately, the CoRe team will be assisting law enforcement in Royal Oak, Ferndale, Hazel Park and Madison Heights in situations relating to a mental health crisis. For more information on the CoRe program, visit romi.gov.

Author Daniel Peyton dresses in costume as he sells his books during the Motor City Comic Con Nov. 9 at the Suburban Collection Showplace.

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ment leadership positions at Eastman Kodak, L-3 Communications and Valtech Holdings, among other companies, before retiring in 2013.

He said his doctor advised him to eat more fruits and vegetables, and to avoid fast food, Trudeau said in a press release. “While avoiding fast food was straightforward, I was left wondering which specific fruits and vegetables I should consume. I took matters into my own hands using my data science background to marry foods to diseases through a data-led approach.”

Others took an interest in his research for their own conditions and afflictions, which led to the suggestion that he write a book. Through five years of research, Trudeau and Arab drew from over 60,000 published medical studies to mathematically compile and identify the top 100 diseases and conditions in America. They were able to identify and rank the top 100 foods that fight those diseases.

“I’ve known Mark for years and told him how nutrition matters, and the general guideline inspired Mark to get data for his book,” Arab said.

Arab has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and has a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. Presently, he is a podiatrist who specializes in foot and ankle surgery at Advanced Foot, Ankle & Wound Care in Sterling Heights. He is a staff member at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Insight Surgical Hospital and Premier Surgical Center of Michigan.

On top of Trudeau’s and Arab’s work, a

data science team cleaned the medical data and analyzed studies related to foods associated with health issues. From the data, the top 10 foods for each disease or condition were identified using statistical calculations and, depending on the frequency of how often certain foods were recommended in the studies, they were classified with a “Golden Bullet” or a “Silver Bullet.”

“There’s a Food for That” uses this health data to provide recommendations for foods as well as information related to serving sizes and nutrient values, and references to the top medical studies. The book avoids vague advice like “eat more vegetables” and instead offers specific guidance, such as consuming almonds for gout or salmon for heart disease, based on data-driven research, the authors said.

Within his research, Trudeau has uncovered some surprising findings in relation to what many might consider to be healthy choices.

“I’ve always heard that fish is good for omega-3 acids, but there’s only four kinds of fish … salmon, mackerel, sardines and herring,” Trudeau said. “Apples are good for you, and the best are granny smith and red delicious. Corn doesn’t show up anywhere in my research and is not good for you.”

The book has done well in Amazon sales, ranking No. 1 for a short bit. While the book is currently being sold through Amazon at the moment, it may come to other retailers in the future.

“We’re talking to a couple places,” Trudeau said. “We’ve also gotten suggestions from a lot of people about recipes for another book.”

For more information, visit www.there safoodforthat.com or check out the book on Amazon.

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dent, as her husband does not usually play tennis on Fridays, or with the man who knew CPR, and Taylor-Papp just happened to be in earshot filling her water bottle before instructing a class when the incident happened.

“She’s special because she saved my life and I’ll never forget her — that’s for sure,” Chuck Ross said. “It’s just crazy how she was there and did the right thing and I’m still here.”

Ross is very active and never had any signs of heart disease. He said he walks, plays tennis and goes on strenuous hikes regularly.

“I’ve never had chest pain. It was just strange, even looking back on it now, it’s weird that it even happened. I’ve heard people have chest pains and things when they have a heart issue; mine was just lights out. I was running and all of a sudden, I fell,” Chuck Ross said.

Ross said the doctors told him he had a 50% to 60% blockage in the left anterior descending artery, the site known for the widowmaker heart attack, and a piece of plaque broke off and blocked the artery 100%, which is why he collapsed. He said he was very lucky that he fell backward and not on his head, and that all the right people happened to be there at that time.

He said that his friends are saying, “If it can happen to Chuck, it can happen to any of us.” So, Cathy Ross and their friends are looking into Life Line Screening, which assesses risk for heart attacks and strokes.

Although the Rosses and Taylor-Papp both frequented the athletic club, they had never formally met. So, during the last week of October, Chuck and Cathy Ross made a point to meet Taylor-Papp and thank her for saving his life. According to Taylor-Papp, the three of them now have a special bond. Chuck Ross said that the doctor credited the use of the AED as what saved his life.

“That shock saved my life. She saved my life,” Chuck Ross said.

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“He had no rhythm, so the shock that was given to him was enough to give his heart some rhythm and wake him up,’ Taylor-Papp said. “But it took a village, I tell you, to get this man where he is today.”

Taylor-Papp, who has been a fitness instructor for nearly 40 years, has maintained her certification for “decades,” but this was the first time she had to utilize her CPR and AED skills. Fitness instructors are required to maintain certification, but she said she thinks it is a skill that everyone should have, as you never know when you might need it.

“Saving a life is not something everybody does on a regular basis, that’s for sure, and I had the wherewithal (to get the AED),” she said.

“It is pretty amazing that he is still here today,” she said. “For me, it is still beyond comprehension that this is something I played a role in. I played a role in saving somebody’s life, and it is still hard for me to comprehend emotionally.”

As a result of the incident, the Rosses said they are now registered to take a CPR class with the Novi Fire Department. They said they hope they never need to utilize it but want to be able to help someone in the event that CPR is needed.

“I wouldn’t want somebody else to have a heart attack, but I just want to be ready if they need help for sure, and the more of us that can do that (CPR), the more of us that can survive it — that’s for sure,” Chuck Ross said.

CPR classes are readily available through the Novi Fire Department and the American Red Cross. For more information on CPR training with the Red Cross, visit redcross.org to sign up or contact the Red Cross Training Support Center at (800) 733-2767. You can also email support@redcrosstraining.org.

The Novi Fire Department typically holds CPR classes on the first Wednesday of each month. Classes are free for Novi residents or $45 per student for nonresidents. Call Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services at (248) 347-0400 for availability.

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For men and women dealing with fatigue, depression, apathy, anxiety, weight gain, decreased libido, decreased exercise endurance and muscle mass there is a bioidentical way to improve these symptoms. “What we’re offering is hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone and estradiol pellets for both women and men,” Dr. Wadle explains.“Pellets provide a delivery system that mimics the human body so that even improved physiologic levels can be achieved.”

For men and women dealing with fatigue, depression, apathy, anxiety, weight gain, decreased libido, decreased exercise endurance and muscle mass there is a bioidentical way to improve these symptoms. “What we’re offering is hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone and estradiol pellets for both and men,” Dr. Wadle explains.“Pellets provide a delivery system that mimics the human body so that even improved physiologic levels can be achieved.”

For men and women dealing with fatigue, depression, apathy, anxiety, weight gain, decreased libido, decreased exercise endurance and muscle mass there is a bioidentical way to improve these symptoms. “What we’re offering is hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone and estradiol pellets for both women and men,” Dr. Wadle explains. “Pellets provide a delivery system that mimics the human body so that even improved physiologic levels can be achieved.”

Since the 1930’s patients throughout Europe, Japan and

Since the 1930’s patients throughout Europe, Japan and the United States have successfully used bio-identical hormones. Many studies show that when prescribed and administered correctly, bio-identical hormone pellets can help a variety of conditions and symptoms. They don’t present the potential hazards that many synthetic medications do.

the United States have successfully used bio-identical hormones. Many studies show that when prescribed and administered correctly, bio-identical hormone pellets can help a variety of conditions and symptoms. They don’t present the potential hazards that many synthetic medications do.

RenewMyWellness also offers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and effective.

Dr. Wadle said she founded RenewMyWellness to promote wellness through a holistically-integrative approach to patient care that combines conventional and functional medicine. The results leave patients with improved conﬁdence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

Renew My Wellness also offers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and effective.

RenewMyWellness is located at 33466 Woodward Ave., in downtown Birmingham. To schedule a consultation or for more information, call 248-602-3177.

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Dr. Wadle said she founded Renew My Wellness to promote wellness through a holistically-integrative approach to patient care that combines conventional and functional medicine. The results leave patients with improved confidence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

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Renew My Wellness is located at 33466 Woodward Ave., in Birmingham.

To schedule a consultation or for more information, call 248602-3177. Or visit www.renewmywellness.com.

Dr. Rona Wadle, D.O.

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