Voices of Youth: Teens explain what’s hot now and predict the next big thing
From fashion to music to social media, what's popular constantly changes. In this month's Voices of Youth installment, local teens explain what's trending now.
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Michiganders take action against food apartheid
The term "food apartheid" has increasingly supplanted "food desert" as a way to describe the conditions affecting urban and rural communities that lack access to healthy foods.
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Genesee County organizations collaborate to create healthy local places
Genesee Intermediate School District and Crim Fitness Foundation are encouraging Genesee County residents to eat healthy and move more, while also addressing barriers to make healthy choices more accessible to county residents.
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Traverse City Area Public Schools becoming a healthier place to learn
For nearly two decades, Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) has delivered SNAP-Ed programming in area schools to encourage students and families to eat more fruits and vegetables and engage in more physical activity.
NAMI Midland provides information and comfort to families facing mental health challenges
In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in our community, Catalyst Midland focuses on mental health and a program offered by NAMI Midland to help families help their loved ones struggling with mental illness.
Northwood offers LAB summer camp to future entrepreneurs
A camp designed to inspire an entrepreneurial spirit is being offered this summer by Northwood University for 6th through 11th graders
Youth survey highlights concerns about teens
Midland County youth reported overall declines in traits that reduce risk-taking behavior, according to the latest Midland County Youth Study. Organizers of the study celebrated teens as having a better understanding of diversity and inclusion. The report suggests young people focus on service projects to others as an important way to increase self-worth and purpose.
MyMichigan Health CEO & husband die in plane crash
MyMichigan Health President and CEO Diane Postler-Slattery, Ph.D., FACHE, 62, and her husband Don died following a plane crash in northwest Florida on Tuesday evening.
Chronic pain workshop at Senior Services
Chronic pain can lead to frustration, depression and isolation. Senior Services of Midland County offers a series of classes to assist with chronic pain management.
Profile Q & A: Chris Mundhenk, Great Lakes Loons
In our Profile Q & A, we focus on Chris Mundhenk, in his second year as the president and general manager of the Great Lakes Loons, Midland’s minor league baseball team. Opening Day is on Friday, April 8 at Dow Diamond.
Michiganders take action against food apartheid
The term "food apartheid" has increasingly supplanted "food desert" as a way to describe the conditions affecting urban and rural communities that lack access to healthy foods.
Partner Partner Content Genesee County organizations collaborate to create healthy local places
Genesee Intermediate School District and Crim Fitness Foundation are encouraging Genesee County residents to eat healthy and move more, while also addressing barriers to make healthy choices more accessible to county residents.
Partner Partner Content Traverse City Area Public Schools becoming a healthier place to learn
For nearly two decades, Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) has delivered SNAP-Ed programming in area schools to encourage students and families to eat more fruits and vegetables and engage in more physical activity.
NAMI Midland provides information and comfort to families facing mental health challenges
In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in our community, Catalyst Midland focuses on mental health and a program offered by NAMI Midland to help families help their loved ones struggling with mental illness.
Northwood offers LAB summer camp to future entrepreneurs
A camp designed to inspire an entrepreneurial spirit is being offered this summer by Northwood University for 6th through 11th graders
Youth survey highlights concerns about teens
Midland County youth reported overall declines in traits that reduce risk-taking behavior, according to the latest Midland County Youth Study. Organizers of the study celebrated teens as having a better understanding of diversity and inclusion. The report suggests young people focus on service projects to others as an important way to increase self-worth and purpose.
MyMichigan Health CEO & husband die in plane crash
MyMichigan Health President and CEO Diane Postler-Slattery, Ph.D., FACHE, 62, and her husband Don died following a plane crash in northwest Florida on Tuesday evening.
Chronic pain workshop at Senior Services
Chronic pain can lead to frustration, depression and isolation. Senior Services of Midland County offers a series of classes to assist with chronic pain management.
Profile Q & A: Chris Mundhenk, Great Lakes Loons
In our Profile Q & A, we focus on Chris Mundhenk, in his second year as the president and general manager of the Great Lakes Loons, Midland’s minor league baseball team. Opening Day is on Friday, April 8 at Dow Diamond.
