Health

Coverage of hospitals, clinics, public health, and mental health developments and initiatives.

Tribal chairman will serve on statewide coronavirus task force on racial disparities

The voices of the state’s Native American population will be represented in the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities through a leader with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi.

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The Blog: The Gift of Children

KPS Assistant Superintendent Cindy Green says: The connectivity challenge is more than just technology. People need people and most children learn from watching, interacting directly, being around peers. 

Re-opening During the COVID-19 Pandemic Nine Requests
The Blog: Transforming a working model — Leading with relationships

Just as the Communities In Schools of Michigan partnership with Battle Creek Public Schools was building momentum COVIC-19 brought everything to a halt. This is how CIS has found ways to keep up with its mission at a time when relationships are all at a distance.

The Eat Well in a SNAP website.
Easy-to-access website helps Michigan families Eat Well in a SNAP

The Eat Well in a SNAP site aims to connect people with support and inspiration for seasonal meals and recipes, resources, and conversations about food. 

WMed students volunteer and find ways to give back to the community during COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 has meant WMed students can’t be in local hospitals as members of the care team, learning and honing their clinical skills. They have found ways to contribute their time and talents regardless.

City of Kalamazoo parks to open for limited activities Wednesday, May 6

Kalamazoo City Parks reopen Wednesday, May 5. Park-goers are asked to continue to observe social distancing. 

Kids prepare food at The Learning Kitchen.
Kitchen classroom empowers young chefs to pursue healthful choices

The Learning Kitchen is a hands-on cooking and nutrition education program for middle schoolers offered at Kalamazoo Valley Community College through a partnership between KVCC and Bronson Healthcare.

Michigan innovators step up to reverse nationwide decline in health journalism

The loss of health journalism has had wide-ranging impacts on the communities health reporters once served. But a variety of innovative solutions have arisen to fill the gap and restore some of the coverage that's been lost.

The Blog: Applying the glue of life

A professional tells us good communication needs to start long before a crisis hits and continue long after.

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