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Diary of a service-industry employee during a pandemic with Scott Baker

Scott Baker, who is normally a head cook by day, on how he and his family have taken the time to reevaluate what’s important.

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Sarah Bloomfield, a hospice nurse for MidMichigan Home Care at the Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant, has been making face masks that allow the hearing-impaired to still lip-read.
Mt. Pleasant nurse comes up with design for face masks that still let the hearing-impaired read lips

Like many others, Sarah Bloomfield, a hospice nurse for MidMichigan Home Care at the Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant, has been making face masks to protect herself during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, her masks aren't like others you may see since hers are designed so the hearing-impaired can still lip-read.

MidMichigan Health nurse designs a face mask that allows the hearing-impaired to read lips

Like many others, Sarah Bloomfield, a hospice nurse for MidMichigan Home Care at the Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant, has been making face masks to protect herself during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, her masks aren't like others you may see since they are designed so the hearing-impaired can still lip-read.  

An educator leads a Linking Lessons session.
Linking Lessons brings healthy lifestyle basics to Metro Detroit teens

Linking Lessons puts registered dietitians, chefs, and other community health educators in Michigan middle and high schools to teach kids about how to make impactful changes in their diets and physical activity.

Studio 23 hosts online chalk art competition to brighten up the neighborhoods

You're invited to enter Studio 23's first-ever online chalk art contest between now and April 19. There's no theme, no entry fee, and no limit on number of entries.

What to do when your senior year in college gets canceled

COVID-19 canceled many end-of-college traditions for Kaitlyn Farley, a senior at Saginaw Valley State University. Through the crisis, Farley has continued to do her job as a newspaper reporter and editor to keep her readers informed about the changing situation on campus.  

Technology for fighting addiction when social distancing is the norm

Mental health experts who work with recovering addicts are offering virtual meetings and phone call appointments to help addicts fight temptation during isolation. 

It takes a village to make face masks for the region

Coalitions of people are forming throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region to find materials, sew face masks, and distribute them to those who need the protective gear. 

Walbro changed its focus over the course of just a few days in March when the COVID-19 pandemic struck.
Cass City business moving at the speed of COVID-19

A Cass City business rapidly develops and creates a hospital bed shield to protect healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients.

Natural playscapes give kids the chance to have fun, nature-based experiences.
Computers and phones are the key tools to fighting addiction when social distancing is the norm

Mental health experts who work with recovering addicts are offering virtual meetings and phone call appointments to help addicts fight temptation during isolation.

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