Clinic on wheels brings better hearing to rural areas
The Hearing Bus is a state-of-the art mobile clinic that's traveling Southwest Michigan. Amie Heasly talks to Dr. Gyl Kasewurm about why the bus has been put on the road.
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Neighborhoods pour energy into marathon excitement zones
As marathoners race through the neighbohoods the neighbors cheer them on. And by cheer we mean playing music and waving colorful signs to wearing costumes and handing out bacon products. Amie Heasly reports on what it means to be in an "Excitement Zone."
Fresh Food Fairy gives fresh perspective to veggies and fruits
You don't have to clap your hands to keep the Fresh Food Fairy alive. Instead, Hether Frayer is doing what she can to make sure children get it when it comes to fresh food so they can live longer themselves. Amie Heasley reports.
Talking beds help caregivers talk the talk and walk the walk
Imagine a bed that talks and soothes with music and other restful sounds. Well, they did at Stryker and now 30 of the talking beds are in use at Borgess Medical Center. Amie Heasley has the story.
For kara | daniel Jewelry, it’s beautiful being green
Once organic farmers, now jewelers for whom ethical and green standards are highly prized, Kara Aubin and Daniel Juzwiak work to create custom pieces that make the most of their collaboration. Amie Heasley reports.
Kalamazoo gets up off the couch and gets moving
"Running a marathon," Blain Lam says with a laugh, "I personally wouldn’t recommend it." The joke is that the comment comes from a man who has run five in his lifetime and is organizing Kalamazoo’s second marathon. Perhaps only those who have braved the rigorous physical and mental challenges of a marathon could truly appreciate a comment like Lam’s and appreciate how deeply he truly cares about a healthier Kalamazoo.
Taking more than time to heal all wounds
As diabetes, and the associated chronic wounds, become an increasingly serious problem for the nation, doctors are seeking out new therapies. That's where the Borgess Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center comes in. Amie Heasley talks to those helping patients with the latest in wound care for those patients and others with wounds that don't heal.
