“The type of job we do and the stress we have is a culmination of years within the profession," says Battle Creek Police Chief Shannon Bagley. "As leaders, we need to bring in mechanisms so that we can talk about things so that they don’t build up. We want the quality of life for our officers to be exceptional.”
In this final installment of our mini-series Trail Tales, writer and naturalist Sam Kapp explores Asylum Lake Preserve, a development-locked urban oasis for trail lovers and wildlife. Kapp digs into Asylum's unique history as a working and recreation farm for the 'insane' and the ongoing struggle to preserve the preserve.
LGBTQIA+ experience obstacles to economic security and housing in ways that may not reach most people's awareness. To dispel stereotypes and increase understanding of the unique challenges that LGBTQIA+ face, the United Way of South Central Michigan is offering a 21-day Equity Challenge.
A group of Michigan political, health care, community, and foundation leaders are working together on a project that aims to coordinate sustained investments in Michiganders' health.
People with a disability report experiencing frequent mental distress almost five times as often as adults without disabilities. Community mental health agencies can help.
WMU alum Cynthia Martinez will show her award-winning documentary “First Voice Generation” on Saturday, Oct. 7, in the WMU Student Center ballroom.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services in Grand Rapids hosted a celebration at its new home in the Special Olympics of Michigan building to mark the conclusion of Deaf Awareness Month.
More than 20 Produce Prescription Programs operating across the state are helping people improve their diets by giving them access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
More than 20 Produce Prescription Programs operating across the state are helping people improve their diets by giving them access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
An Affordable Housing Program grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis allowed Dogwood Community Development to complete Shelby Trails apartments.
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