COVID19

Watch Family Health Center CEO Denise Crawford in April 22 live stream event

Two COVID-19 testing sites open Thursday, April 23.

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Microgrants will help certain businesses or nonprofits in Battle Creek meet critical needs

Microloans from Battle Creek Unlimited will help women- and minority-owned businesses and nonprofits working to meet critical needs for necessities such as food, clothing, baby formula, and personal hygiene items.

The blog: COVID-19 and the power of taking it personally

The United Way's Chris Sargent tells us: The Battle Creek and Kalamazoo region is rising up, determined to help every single person and family through this crisis.

How rough has shutdown been on small businesses? Insights from a dentist, barber, and car salesman

A look at how three small businesses in the Kalmaazoo area are faring during the shut down precipitated by the spread of COVID-19.

The Blog: ‘Until further notice’ we are living in the tech-driven era of COVID-19

In this week's blog Executive Director of the Douglass Community Center says he has been able to stay more than positive during this time "because I have faith that this too shall pass."

Streaming, rescheduling, refunds: 2020 Gilmore Keyboard Festival pulls out the contingency plans

When you are planning one of the region's biggest events it's common to plan for all kinds of contingencies. A novel coronavirus isn't usually one of them. Here's how the Gilmore Keyboard Festival is adjusting to the new reality.

3D technology at Western Michigan University is being used to produce face shields

With 3D technology, WMU is helping to protect medical professionals in the fight to stop the COVID-19 outbreak.

A hotel room for those with COVID-19 symptoms or who test positive and have no place to stay

Some of those with COVID-19 symptoms don't have a place to self-isolate. Calhoun County has come up with a solution -- hotel rooms. 

Feed the Fight Kalamazoo helps hospital staff and restaurants at the same time

Buying a meal helps a local restaurateur. Serving a meal helps healthcare workers facing down COVID-19. This is the work of Feed the Fight Kalamazoo.

Ways B.C. families are coping: An imaginary cruise, digging backyard holes, hiding from one another

Sometimes it takes a little creativity to keep from getting on your family members' nerves when togetherness is imposed by the state. Battle Creek families are finding ways to keep their time together memorable.

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