Health

Colorful selection of produce at the Coleman Community Market.

New Community Market opens in Coleman Family Center

The community of Coleman has been a food desert for several years since the local grocery store closed. Now, a collaborative effort has led to the opening of a new market featuring fresh produce in what’s become a hub in the community.  

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Joyanne Huston-Swanson, community relations for the Kent District Library, works with a wi-fi hotspot that is available for checkout at the library. Patrons have used the hotspots to access telehealth appointments, among other needs.
Telehealth expansion has made health care more accessible during the pandemic – but not for everyone

Michiganders who are older, live in rural areas, or have income challenges may have trouble navigating, accessing, or affording the technology they need to keep their telehealth appointments.

Mid-Michigan is home to beautiful hiking trails, fit for rugged hikers or young families. (Photo: Midland City Forest)
These trails were made for walking: Our top 10 hiking trails in mid-Michigan

The Issue Media Group editors in the Great Lakes Bay Region walk you through our 10 favorite hiking and biking trails in the Great Lakes Bay Region. These paths take you through natural areas, small towns, cityscapes, and more.

Hemp is a versatile plant that can be crafted into many unique products. The flower can be smoked or made into oils. Other parts of the plant can be used to create textiles, plastics, and more.
CBD is available in downtown Midland — what is it and how does it work?

Steve Scott, owner of Craft Hemp Company, focuses on hemp education in his downtown Midland store. He sources his hemp from growers in Shepherd, Mid Michigan Hemp Supply and Ag Marvels. Ag Marvels also happens to be the biggest hemp processor in Michigan.

Downtown Story Day is this Saturday, April 10 from noon to 4 p.m. in downtown Midland.
Old MacDonald had a goat: Downtown Story Day returns to Midland this Saturday

Downtown Story Day is this Saturday, April 10 from noon to 4 p.m. Farm-themed children’s books will be read every half hour at participating businesses, with a chance to win the books being read. Did we mention there will be goats?

Second graders at Petoskey’s Central Elementary School practice mindfulness in 2019.
Meals and mindfulness: How Michigan schools are connecting nutrition and behavioral health

In northwest Michigan, educators, mental health professionals, and food service directors are teaming up to support the children they serve by connecting the dots between good nutrition and good mental health.

The YAC is encouraging young people to tackle spring clean-up, such as removing debris from area trails, projects April 23-25.
Area youth invited to participate in Earth Day community service projects

The Youth Advisory Committee of the Bay Area Community Foundation invites young people to engage in acts of community service the weekend of April 23-25.

Wild says yoga helped her through a time of grief and pain.
Whatever you do, stay flexible: Yogis stay resilient throughout pandemic

Two Bay City yogis turned to socially-distanced classes and online formats to show people how yoga can help them cope with the unique challenges and stress of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Midland Blooms is coming back this year with a new business sponsor — Corteva Agriscience.
World-class tennis and lines of marigolds return to Midland in 2021

Midland is looking forward to seeing the return of two exciting programs: Midland Blooms and The Dow Tennis Classic. Midland Blooms will be held May 22, and the world-class tennis tournament will take place November 1-7.

Artist's rendering of Comprehensive Cancer Center.
MidMichigan Health to bring together oncological care offerings at new Comprehensive Cancer Center

MidMichigan Health has announced its plans to build a new Comprehensive Cancer Center at the current site of the Towsley Building, located on the campus of MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland. The Center will bring together oncologists, radiation specialists, specialty surgeons, chemotherapy providers, and support staff from various disciplines at one location.

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