Some people take videos. Doors have been slammed in their faces. Some people set their dogs loose when they see them. No one said it would be easy being a vaccine ambassador. Yet, they report successes that keep them knocking on doors. Here are the experiences of on Vaccine Ambassador in Calhoun County.
It takes more than practicing long and hard to make a career in music. These days it also takes business savvy. The Gilmore Festival Fellow program is helping young artists learn skills they need to make it work.
Second Waves asked several community leaders to consider the greatest challenges they or their organizations face as we head into this new year, as well as what they most look forward to. Here is what some of them had to say.
The nonprofit health clinic serving citizens of Kalamazoo County has implemented a sweeping change in employee compensation that puts Family Health Center on the leading edge of pay practices in health care.
COVID-19 has inflicted a disproportionate burden on many groups, but one of the least recognized is people living with autism spectrum disorder.
The world, nation, and Calhoun County have seen many changes since Durk Dunham became director of Calhoun County’s Emergency Management Department 14 years ago, Think 9-11's aftermath and COVID-19 and you have an idea of the scope of some of the changes he and his volunteer department have dealt with.
Food, toiletries, and warm blankets are all part of what Ella Johnson and her family distribute to those homeless individuals they find.
As we move into 2022 we take on a fleeting look back at 2021. We hope you will find your favorite stories among our Top Ten best-read stories of the year that was. Get a behind the scenes snippet from the reporters who brought these stories to life.
Michigan health care leaders are advocating for investments to support staffing needs in hospitals, nursing facilities, emergency medical services, and workforce training programs.
Using Michigan Fitness Foundation’s Promoting Active Communities assessment and tools, GIRESD staff are on their way to having a better understanding of the barriers to active living and finding solutions to overcome those barriers.
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