Jennifer Owens joins Southwest Michigan First as new CEO, reflects on her years at Lakeshore Advantage
Jennifer Owens, outgoing Lakeshore Advantage President, reflects on past leadership as she joins Southwest Michigan First as new CEO.
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Primary care providers help expand oral health access through national training initiative
The 100 Million Mouths Campaign trains primary care providers to identify oral health concerns, expanding access and improving patient care beyond dental offices.
How occupational therapists help seniors age safely in their homes
A team of occupational therapists from Disability Advocates of Kent County is helping older adults stay independent through home modifications, safety assessments and accessibility improvements that reduce injuries and falls.
Dental therapy offers Michigan an innovative path to expand essential oral health care
Michigan introduces licensed dental therapists to address provider shortages, empowering students to deliver vital community care.
New Kalamazoo Deputy City Manager reflects on decade of transforming GR parks
After a decade of revitalizing Grand Rapids parks, David Marquardt steps into a new leadership role in Kalamazoo.
Childhood exam motivates dental hygienist who cares for rural kids
Inspired by a school nurse, Lynda Gregorini now provides dental care and career mentoring to students in rural Michigan schools.
NEOMED launches dental program to improve statewide oral health access
NEOMED's new Bitonte College of Dentistry will embed dental students in Ohio communities to improve access and address shortages in rural and urban oral health care.
Ohio hygienist trains future workforce through outreach role
Justin Nance blends teaching and patient care to combat workforce shortages and inspire the next generation of dental hygienists in Ohio.
How an Indiana hygienist inspires careers, expands access as an industry ambassador
Hali Householder helps recruit future dental hygienists and promotes whole-body health through a pioneering workforce initiative tackling care shortages.
Kalamazoo leaders spark regional collaboration to empower Black entrepreneurs
Nicole Triplett, of Black Wall Street Kalamazoo, and Nicole Parker, of Sisters in Business, helped launch a West Michigan coalition that just earned state funding to expand support for Black-owned businesses.
