Michigan Surgical Associates, P.C. Health CONTINUED LINE from page Henry Ford Medical Center in Troy will host a support group for fami- lies dealing with epilepsy, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2825 Livernois, Troy. For information, call (313) 876-7227. Specializing in General and Laparoscopic Surgery • Breast and Colon Cancer Screening • Conveniently Located •Variety of Office Hours Mark Kamil Affiliated With Many Local Hospitals: Eric A. Brown, M.D., F.A.C.S William L. Kestenberg, M.D., F.A.C.S. Joseph V. Rim M.D., F.A.C.S. Michael G. Taylor, M.D., F.A.C.S. • Huron Valley-Sinai • Sinai • Troy Beaumont • St. John Hospital And Medical Center • St. John Macomb • Bon Secours • Providence • Macomb Hospital Center • St. John Oakland Hospital Most Major Insurance Plans Accepted: • Medicaid/Medicare • Blue Cross/Blue Shield • Blue Care Network • Omnicare • HAP • Selectcare • M Care • PPOM • Wellness Plan • Aetna • Blue Cross PPO • Smart Care • Firsi Care • Cigna • PHCS • Plus Many Others. Call For Details. Dr. Mark Kamil, an orthopaedic sur- geon, has been selected Physician of the Year by his peers at Huron Valley- Sinai Hospital in Commerce. Kamil has been in private practice in West Bloomfield for 12 years. Mark E. Schlussel has been appointed as a vice chair to the board of trustees of the Detroit Medical Center. Marilyn Rosenthal, professor of soci- ology and director of the Program in Health Policy Studies at the University of Michigan Dearborn, is co-editor of a recently published book, Health Policy: Understanding Our Choices from National Reform to Market Force (Westview Press). The Metro Detroit Center for Attitudinal Healing will offer a free adult support group 6:30-8:30 Wednesdays, starting Feb. 11, at Botsford Hospital in Farmington and 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, starting Feb. 12 at Royal Oak Unity Church. For information, call (248) 344-4535. The Oakland County Health Division will offer an immunization clinic, 9 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Clarencevile United Methodist Church, 20300 Middlebelt Road, Clarenceville. Henry Ford Hospital will hold a sup- port group for people who stutter, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 2799 W. Grand Blvd. For informa- tion, call (313) 876-4605. St. Mary Hospital in Livonia will hold a blood pressure and choles- terol screening, 5:30-8 p.m. — Thursday, Feb. 12, at the hospital. To register, call (734) 655-2922. Dr. Michael D. Klein has been appointed surgeon in chief at the Detroit Medical Center's Hospital of Michigan, in addition to his current position as chief of pediatric general surgery. Hospice of Michigan will host a semi- nar to help people cope with loss, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Southfield Presbyterian Church, 21575 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfield. For information, call (248) 443-5892. Henry Ford Hospital is seeking patients for an epilepsy study and are using Tegretol as their only anti- epileptic drug. For information, call (313) 876-7227. The ninth annual International Conference on Jewish Medical Ethics will be held Feb.13-16 at the Park Plaza Hotel in San Francisco. William Beaumont Hospital is seek- ing volunteers for several studies. For testing new oral medications to help diabetics lower blood sugar, call (888) 807-8839; for blood pressure studies of new medications, call (248) 551-5986; for a study regarding ulcers, call (248) 828-5005; male vol- unteers with prostate enlargement may call (248) 551-3565; to earn money through the Helping Hands program, call (248) 551-0305. St. Mary Hospital Diabetes Support Group will meet 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the hospital, 36475 Five Mile Road, Livonia. There is no charge. The city of Ferndale and the Greater Detroit Association of Life Underwriters will sponsor a blood drive, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Ferndale Fire Station, 1635 Livernois. For an appointment, call (888) 288-2525. [-TY\ The American Red Cross will be accepting blood donations, 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, and Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Madonna University's lounge in Livonia. To make an appointment, call (734) 432-5428. Walk-ins are welcome. 2/13 1998 114 Akash R. Sheth, M.D. William Beaumont Hospital will offer a three-hour course on CPR for adults, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 746 Purdy, Birmingham. To reg- ister, call (800) 633-7377.