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Holiday pottery waiting to be painted at Painterly Pottery

8 things to do this holiday season in Bay County

We picked eight events or activities that could help the people of Bay County celebrate the holiday season. 

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What’s next for Bay County? Stay connected with IMG’s newest pub, ‘Route’

In Bay County, people are looking to grow deep roots into a place they can call home while still being willing to take risks, move forward, and work hard to create a stronger future. Follow Route Bay City to learn more.

Ypsilanti Mobile Farm Stand patron Robert Henderson.
Fresh food is a luxury, but these programs are making it more accessible to all

Through mobile farm stands, education programs, and creating a "food sovereign city," organizations in communities across Michigan are helping to close the gap when it comes to what we eat.

Q&A with Charles Bonham, Midland photographer

Charles Bonham is a self-taught Midland-based photographer. You've likely seen his work around town or the Midland Center for the Arts seasonal art fairs. He shares what inspires him and what his favorite shot is.

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.

Dr. Maureen Connolly.
Michigan’s homeless face major barriers to healthcare. Here’s how care providers are trying to help.

Many healthcare organizations across Michigan are finding creative ways to provide accessible healthcare to Michigan's most vulnerable residents, the homeless.

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.

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