Demonstrations of new physical activities are just one way the Rec-Connect program aims to inspire more physical activity as part of healthy living in the community in a culturally-appropriate way.
Childcare is among the many things that have been largely shut down as COVID-19 spread across the country. Childcare providers from Battle Creek talk about how they have kept in touch with parents and youngsters and what they hope for the future when the economy is reset.
Staff and cadets at the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) in Battle Creek have mobilized to produce fabric face masks to fight the spread of COVID-19 in the local community and fulfill one of the program’s eight core component requirements, service to community.
Two COVID-19 testing sites open Thursday, April 23.
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 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.
A look at how three small businesses in the Kalmaazoo area are faring during the shut down precipitated by the spread of COVID-19.
Linking Lessons puts registered dietitians, chefs, and other community health educators in Michigan middle and high schools to teach kids about how to make impactful changes in their diets and physical activity.
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."
With 3D technology, WMU is helping to protect medical professionals in the fight to stop the COVID-19 outbreak.
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