Health

Local church helps meet the grocery needs of its seniors

Grace Church volunteers are providing grocery shopping services for senior members who don’t have family who can help during COVID-19 restrictions.

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Sewing machine soldiers: Locals shift focus to make masks for COVID-19

Armed with fabric and their sewing machines many groups have jumped into action to help supply face masks to those in need with critical protection. 

Health officials ask people to call before coming to the hospital or physician offices with COVID-19 symptoms. At McLaren Bay Region, patients are screened inside a tent outside the hospital in order to reduce the risk to employees or other patients.
Experiencing COVID-19 symptoms? Call your doctor before going for a test

If you experience fever, cough, shortness of breath, and are concerned it might be COVID-19, call your primary care physician or local hospital before going to the emergency room.

Dr. Lydia Watson, Chief Medical Officer at MidMichigan Health on COVID-19 actions

The first steps to take if you think you have contracted COVID-19 from Dr. Lydia Watson, Chief Medical Officer at MidMichigan Health.

Thoughts on healing: The work and evolution of artist Kimberly Megoran

One-part artist, one-part healer, one-part spirited survivor, Kimberly Megoran is a local artist and Jill-of-all-trades. We caught up with her on life after more than two decades of self-employment.

Local conservancy group creates ‘Socially Distant Science & Adventure’ video series

Spending time outdoors is a way to observe social distancing guidelines while battling its possible negative side effects like isolation and loneliness. A video series from the Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy may help you learn more about what you see on the trails.

Community steps up to help at-risk and needy during COVID-19 pandemic

People across the Great Lakes Bay Region are stepping up to help those most in need during the COVID-19 pandemic – whether it’s volunteering to babysit children who are now out of school, doing wellness checks on the elderly, or calling local agencies to volunteer. Here are a few stories from across the region of people helping people during this time of uncertainty and need. 

Cops & Doughnuts owners teach fun, online lessons for kids at home

Greg “Ryno” Rynearson and Alan “Bubba” White, two of the nine owners of Cops & Doughnuts, are teaching short, fun lessons at 2 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on Facebook for kids while they’re home from school.

Local resources for COVID-19 in the Great Lakes Bay Region

A list of available resources for help in the Great Lakes Bay Region for dealing with COVID-19.

For a Brighter Tomorrow helps bridge the gap to recovery

Midland-based For a Brighter Tomorrow helps people find and stay on the road to recovery. Read about how the organization is helping fight the stigma of addiction and supporting people make positive changes.

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