Michigan’s direct care workers confront shortages of PPE and providers as pandemic rages
For these essential workers, social distancing is impossible – and personal protective equipment (PPE) is both indispensable and alarmingly difficult to obtain.
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Blog: The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA steps up when the community needs it most
When the pandemic forced the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA to shut down its building, the staff stepped up its efforts to feed the community, provide childcare, and offer virtual fitness classes.
McLaren Bay Region is preparing to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it’s available
McLaren Bay Region is making plans now to vaccinate Bay County health care workers, emergency responders, and high-risk patients against COVID-19 as soon as possible.
Here’s how Michigan health care experts are reducing risks of medication overload
Those taking five or more prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, or supplements concurrently can be at risk for serious combined side effects.
Ukuleles and drums keep the music playing at Bay City Central High School
The Central High School band director raised more than $3,000 to buy ukuleles so the students can make music without removing their masks.
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Healthy Habits Start Now through collaboration between Livingston and Washtenaw counties
Livingston Educational Service Agency's Healthy Habits Start Now (HHSN) program helps families understand the importance of eating more fruits and vegetables every day and the benefits of being more physically active.
Parenting in a Pandemic leads off a new free lecture series
Mental health, in the age of COVID-19, is the focus of a virtual lecture series offered by a Midland-based psychology practice.
Bay County’s libraries are connecting people with books, computers, and the internet
The Bay County Library System is taking responsibility for making sure computers and internet are available to everyone in the community.
MidMichigan Health to host free virtual Freedom From Smoking program
MidMichigan Health is hosting the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking® program — a free, eight-week program that is led by a certified American Association facilitator. The sessions will be conducted virtually from 5:30 to 7 p.m., on Thursdays via GoToMeeting, and will take place Oct. 29-Dec. 17. The program is open to anyone over the age of 18.
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Nonprofit LAHC breaks barriers to physical activity for Dearborn residents
The nonprofit Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities has spent decades providing a variety of services for Dearborn residents, most recently using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education funding to make physical activity more accessible to all.
Blog: The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA steps up when the community needs it most
When the pandemic forced the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA to shut down its building, the staff stepped up its efforts to feed the community, provide childcare, and offer virtual fitness classes.
McLaren Bay Region is preparing to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it’s available
McLaren Bay Region is making plans now to vaccinate Bay County health care workers, emergency responders, and high-risk patients against COVID-19 as soon as possible.
Here’s how Michigan health care experts are reducing risks of medication overload
Those taking five or more prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, or supplements concurrently can be at risk for serious combined side effects.
Ukuleles and drums keep the music playing at Bay City Central High School
The Central High School band director raised more than $3,000 to buy ukuleles so the students can make music without removing their masks.
Partner Partner Content Healthy Habits Start Now through collaboration between Livingston and Washtenaw counties
Livingston Educational Service Agency's Healthy Habits Start Now (HHSN) program helps families understand the importance of eating more fruits and vegetables every day and the benefits of being more physically active.
Parenting in a Pandemic leads off a new free lecture series
Mental health, in the age of COVID-19, is the focus of a virtual lecture series offered by a Midland-based psychology practice.
Bay County’s libraries are connecting people with books, computers, and the internet
The Bay County Library System is taking responsibility for making sure computers and internet are available to everyone in the community.
MidMichigan Health to host free virtual Freedom From Smoking program
MidMichigan Health is hosting the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking® program — a free, eight-week program that is led by a certified American Association facilitator. The sessions will be conducted virtually from 5:30 to 7 p.m., on Thursdays via GoToMeeting, and will take place Oct. 29-Dec. 17. The program is open to anyone over the age of 18.
Partner Partner Content Nonprofit LAHC breaks barriers to physical activity for Dearborn residents
The nonprofit Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities has spent decades providing a variety of services for Dearborn residents, most recently using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education funding to make physical activity more accessible to all.
