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New Dow Michigan Operations Industrial Park positioned for growth

The Dow Michigan Operations I-Park held a dedication and unveiling recently of the facility that will now hold six industrial tenants with plenty of room to grow which is part of the reason Midland recently made #2 in the nation for GDP growth.

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Bruce Retterath demonstrates use of a telepsychiatry system.
How telemedicine brings healthcare into vulnerable patients’ homes

Programs that allow patients to confer with medical staff via phone or videoconferencing have the potential to create more equitable access to health care, but they're underutilized for a variety of reasons.

New “tool library” opens in Midland with help from grant dollars

A new "tool library" is open for both rental and donation of tools for community members to use, free of charge complements of the Greater Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA).

Lee Township resident Judy Wirtz confers with community health worker Jerry Burton.
How community health workers bridge the gap between at-risk communities and healthcare providers

Distrust, misunderstanding, and disconnection often exist between at-risk communities and the healthcare system. Community health workers use deep knowledge of their communities to mitigate those issues.

Shaunte Oliver received support services from Strong Beginnings while she was pregnant with her daughter Alona.
Untangling the complex issue of health equity in Michigan

Michiganders may experience dramatic differences in their quality of health due to a host of social factors. We took a look at some of those factors, and what's being done to address them.

IMG looking to add Mid-Michigan writers and photographers

Issue Media Group (IMG) is looking to add to writers and photographers in the Mid-Michigan region, which could be you if you have a passion for storytelling.

Q&A with Scott Ellis Great Lakes Bay Pride Event Coordinator

This month is the Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival's 8th year and we sit down with Scott Ellis, Event Coordinator and Perceptions Vice President to see what the event has in store.

Inaugural LPGA tournament expected to bring millions of investment to Midland

The recently announced Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational is estimated to bring $12-15 million to the region and the three partners plan on using as much local resources as possible.

Learning opportunities abound in the wilderness of Midland County

Whether it's learning about forest management, backpacking or local ecology, Little Forks Conservancy has a broad set of programming available this summer in and around Midland.

Q&A with Courtney Lorenz, owner of Cultured Ferments

A woman on a mission to make great kombucha, Courtney Lorenz of Cultured Ferments got her start at the Midland Area Farmers Market and is now in 110 retail locations throughout the state.

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