Health

Midland Young Professionals group kicks off crowdfunding effort supporting Pizza Baker

MyPros just kicked off a crowdfunding effort to put their collective dollars... in their pizza piehole. A $10,000 fundraising effort, to be matched by MACF, will support Pizza Baker in their effort in moving to Main Street in Midland.

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Many Michigan caregivers need care themselves – but they aren’t getting it

The importance of a support network when caring for a loved one can't be understated. That's why a number of Michigan organizations are working to better understand what caregivers need and make it more accessible to them.

Dust Stompers line up to dance their way across Mid-Michigan

The veterean-led group uses line dancing to empower people and give back to the community.

Here’s how we can address rural Michigan’s alarmingly high infant mortality and poor maternal health

Substance abuse, lack of access to healthy food, and dwindling birthing hospitals and OB-GYNs all contribute to poor health outcomes for mothers and infants. These organizations and individuals are working to change that.

Bring on the butterflies: Behind the scenes at Dow Gardens ‘Butterflies in Bloom’

The Dow Gardens Butterflies in Bloom programs brings in over 4,000 butterflies each year from all over the world and requires the effort of more than 75 volunteers. We go behind the scenes to learn what it takes to pull the effort off.

Q&A with Hidden Harvest President and CEO Samantha McKenzie

Hidden Harvest allocates food and food waste to many organizations in the Great Lakes Bay. We talk to President and CEO Samantha McKenzie on how you can get involved, balancing work and life while running a non-profit and her favorite thing to do for fun.

Mid-Michigan group leading the way on cycling for transport and fitness

An increasing number of people across Mid-Michigan are turning to cycling as a form of transportation, as well as a way to stay in shape. With more cyclists on the road, changes are in the works both at the state and local level to keep everyone safe.

Urban Michigan initiatives recognize racism as major factor in infant and maternal mortality

Statewide, black babies are three times more likely to die in their first year of life than white babies. But those statistics are even more alarming in many of Michigan's urban centers.

Q&A with Jenny Saxman from Swae Detox Wellness Spa

The owner of Downtown Midland's newest wellness spa talks to us on moving back home from California, holistic wellness and her self-care 'must haves'.

Q&A with Dr. David Yonick of Yonick Plastic Surgery

We sat down with Dr. David Yonick of Yonick Plastic Surgery to discuss the services his practice offers and some of the things he likes best about living in Midland after moving from Chicago.

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