Kennedy joins McLaren Northern Michigan

McLaren Northern Michigan has hired Christopher Kennedy as a podiatric surgeon at McLaren Northern Michigan Orthopedics, 560 W. Mitchell Street, Suite 560, Petoskey, the hospital said in a news release.

Kennedy was born in Boston and raised in Rochester, Minnesota. While attending the University of Minnesota for a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, he worked as a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician. Kennedy went to medical school at Kent State University of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland and completed his residency in reconstructive rearfoot podiatric medicine and surgery at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. He continued his training at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, where he pursued a complex limb salvage and reconstruction fellowship.

“I wanted to find a place that focused on quality, compassion, and community, and I found that in McLaren Northern Michigan,” Kennedy said in a statement. “I am excited to join a growing orthopedic team and bring my enthusiasm and expertise to the area.”

To learn more or make an appointment, call McLaren Northern Michigan Orthopedics at 231-487-5400.

Consumer alert on DTE imposter scams

Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an urgent consumer alert to Michigan residents after recent imposter scams related to DTE Energy, the AG’s Office said in a news release.

DTE Energy recently reported calls to customers by someone claiming to be a DTE employee requesting payment by bitcoin or preloaded money card to avoid shutoff. In fact, that impersonator would then take advantage of the customer by getting personal information and/or cash.

Nessel urges residents to recognize potential bad actors posing as utility workers, whether it be in-person, by phone, text or online.

If you suspect you have been contacted by an imposter, call 800-477-4747 to speak to a customer representative who can confirm the status of your account.

You may also file a complaint online with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection team or call 877-765-8388.