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.
Going for a walk along the water or through a forest provides a natural respite from the mandated closures designed to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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.
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.
A decade ago, walleye were nearly extinct in the Saginaw Bay. Today, the state estimates that recreational fishing in the bay is a $30 million business.
A list of available resources for help in the Great Lakes Bay Region for dealing with COVID-19.
A Michigan hospital is one of five pioneers nationwide for the model, which aims to engage older adults directly in finding out what matters most to their health care.
The Van Buren Intermediate School District's nutrition education programs use fun activities to encourage kids to eat healthy foods and be more physically active.
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.
Advances in technology has made telemedicine a powerful tool for patient care. See how MidMichigan Health is partnering to provide virtual services to patients.
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