COVID19

National Guard medic from Battle Creek helps with COVID-19 testing of Michigan’s incarcerated

Inmates across the state are being tested for COVID-19 by Michigan National Guards. Battle Creek resident Claire Tribbett is part of the team.

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Quintessential Kalamazoo bar/restaurant looks forward to the post-COVID era

Louie's Trophy House in Kalamazoo will be ready when restaurants reopen on June 8—subject to capacity limits.

Even the Kalamazoo Farmers Market is drive through for now

On a beautiful summer's day the Kalamazoo Farmers Market might draw 5,000 people. This market season that will not be the case as physical distance is maintained.

Arbor Circle therapist Marvin Mckenzie simulates a telehealth visit with a colleague.
Telehealth use surges in Michigan during pandemic, with “tremendous” benefits

Health care visits conducted by phone or videoconference had slowly started to catch on in Michigan in recent years, but now they're the safest way for health care providers to meet with their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Blog: Finding new and old hobbies

Find out how bird watching and teaching literacy to first graders can ignite an old spark and lead to new pursuits.

The Kalamazoo Nature Center opens trails on limited basis

Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis as the Nature Center operates at limited capacity for the safety of all.

Partnership makes $5,000 grants available to the smallest Kalamazoo businesses hit by COVID-19

The smallest businesses affected by the coronavirus shut down are the focus of the Kalamazoo Micro-Enterprise Grants. Businesses are now being invited to apply.

Healthcare industry leans on telemedicine for routine care

The use of technology expands to allow doctors to ‘see’ stay-at-home patients. Various physician offices in the area, as well as Bronson Healthcare, say COVID-19 speeded up a gradual switch to telehealth.

Youth support nonprofit in B.C. changes direction during pandemic to help wider community in need

RISE says its organization is about helping people in Battle Creek through traumatic times. Organizers say they saw a need in the community and we wanted to help. A food distribution program was the answer to that need. 

Battle Creek has new way to connect with favorite local restaurants and those you haven’t tried yet

As restaurants struggle to stay in business, Battle Creek offers a new way to help them out.

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