Healthcare
Community Updates: Friday, June 24
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-24-2022 under NEWS
The City Planning Commission Approves Multiple Commercial Developments in Grand Rapids The Grand Rapids City Planning Commission met on Thursday, June 23 to discuss applications for commercial developments within the city. The first item on the...
New therapies are bringing hope to sleep apnea patients
by (metrohealth2019)
Submitted 09-13-2019 under NONPROFITS
If you are one of 22 million Americans who suffer from sleep apnea, you understand how debilitating, frustrating and life-altering the condition can be. Symptoms can include fatigue, sleepiness, lack of focus and poor memory. If you have a spouse...
What to expect during your child's wellness visit and how to prepare
by (metrohealth2019)
Submitted 07-26-2019 under NONPROFITS
Caitlin Mlynarek, DO, a pediatrician at Metro Health’s Hudsonville primary care office, explains what parents can expect during well-child visits and offers ways to ease children’s anxiety before appointments. Children grow quickly!...
West Michigan man proves positivity is key to recovery
by (metrohealth2019)
Submitted 06-20-2019 under NONPROFITS
Ed still remembers the moment he took hold of the cockpit controls and flew the small, open-air 1974 Breezy for the first time. He was just 15-years-old, and now, 40 years later, he still recalls his excitement. “People are surprised to hear...
Grand Rapids native inspired to bring health equity to her hometown
by (metrohealth2019)
Submitted 06-17-2019 under NONPROFITS
Rhae-Ann Booker remembers the day her mother sat down to tell her she would be attending a new elementary school. “She said, ‘They are making some changes in the city. So now you are going to be riding a bus.’” This didn...
Aneurysm survivor shares story of faith and recovery
by (metrohealth2019)
Submitted 05-29-2019 under NONPROFITS
Saundra gently clutches a cherished photo of her beautiful family. With dozens of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she has much to be thankful for. “They mean the world to me,” she says. “In fact, my world is all about taking...
Life after stroke: Tips for survivors and caregivers
by (metrohealth2019)
Submitted 05-15-2019 under NONPROFITS
“I don’t know that I’ve ever in my life depended on somebody else that much. You can’t get through something like this alone.” On the morning of March 17, 2018—St. Patrick’s Day—life took an abrupt...
Volunteer nurses offer health screenings for the community at Dégagé Ministries
by (Degage Ministries)
Submitted 05-25-2018 under NONPROFITS
Twice a month, a group of volunteer nurses faithfully hold Health Depot. These nurses perform general health screenings on our patrons to assess appropriate care. “Many patrons believe the ‘best’ healthcare is through the emergency...
Exalta Health provides health, dental care to low-income residents
by (GRTV)
Submitted 03-14-2017 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, Bill Paxton, President of Exalta Health discusses some of the services the low-income healthcare providor offers. Established in 1996, Exalta Health, formerly called Health Intervention...
Oklahoman veteran finds wheelchair in West Michigan
by (jtl6)
Submitted 06-10-2016 under NEWS
When 74-year-old veteran Tony’s power wheelchair wore down and hindered his freedom, he searched everywhere for help covering the $10,000 price of a new one. After exhausting all options from insurance to local services, he discovered...