Environment & Sustainability

Check presentation to an MBF grant recipient at a Great Lakes Loons game.

Michigan Baseball Foundation now accepting grant applications

Part of the Michigan Baseball Foundation’s mission is to give back through grants to local nonprofits. Grant applications are being accepted until Feb. 15.

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Learning CPR is a crucial skill.
MyMichigan Health is training students to save lives

High school students in Gladwin received training in CPR. There are plans to go into more schools.  

MLK Jr. Drum Major Award recipient Smallwood Holoman, Jr. of Midland
Profile Q&A with Smallwood Holoman

In this Profile Q&A, we meet Smallwood Holoman Jr., a recipient of this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Award. His efforts have had an impact on our community and beyond.  

You can help with new health plan

Help update Midland County's Community Health Improvement Plan 

Teachers: Help Wanted!

Several factors are impacting the ability of school districts to attract new teachers.

The new year means a new tax season.
Free Tax Aide program helps seniors with tax returns

Tax Aide is a free program to assist low-moderate income seniors over 50 with filing their tax returns. The program, made possible by IRS-certified trained volunteers, kicks off Jan. 9 and runs through tax season. 

Greg Dorrien is the executive director of the West Midland Family Center.
Year in Review: West Midland Family Center with Greg Dorrien

A year in review and a look ahead with the executive director of the West Midland Family Center, Greg Dorrien.

Terry Hanley is the president of "For A Brighter Tomorrow."
Year in Review: For A Brighter Tomorrow with Terry Hanley

A year in review and a look ahead with Terry Hanley, president of "For A Brighter Tomorrow."

Profile Q & A with Dr. Catherine Bodnar, Midland County Medical Director

What to know about RSV, COVID-19 and the flu going into the winter season

The Magnet Recognition Program provides a roadmap to nursing excellence.
MyMichigan Health Receives Designation in Nursing Excellence, Culture fuels Magnet Program Success

MyMichigan Health achieves designation from The Magnet Recognition Program despite facing adversity. This distinction comes at the same time the health system makes Forbes “America’s Best Employers By State” list.

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