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.
Partner Partner Content Linking Lessons brings healthy lifestyle basics to Metro Detroit teens
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.
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.
Improving Michigan’s health care system requires changing how we think about health
The model of integrated health is creating positive outcomes through a more holistic approach to care, but providers say our society is just beginning a larger, necessary paradigm shift.
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.
