If you play sports or follow college and professional sports teams, you probably know concussions can be common and serious. Athletes suffer thousands of them each year, often in contact sports such as football, ice hockey, and soccer. If you or your kids are active in sports, it’s important to know the signs of a concussion and when to seek medical help. Symptoms can vary from person to person based on the severity of the concussion and what part of the brain is affected. You should see a doctor if you...
Sunita Tummala, MD , board-certified neurologist, is McLaren Flint’s fourth quarter Physician Recognition Award recipient. She was given the award in front of her peers in November. Dr. Tummala is the medical director of the McLaren Stroke Program. She has been with McLaren Flint for fourteen years. Dr. Tummala’s nomination form reads: “Dr. Tummala provides exemplary care to her patients and families. She is kind, never rushes, and makes herself available. She has never been rude or short with staff. Sh...