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COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Tuesday, March 24 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 03-24-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
One day into Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s issue of a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order, the requiring of all Michigan residents and nonessential businesses to stay home unless necessary for sustaining or protective life has...
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Tuesday, March 17 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 03-17-2020 under NEWS
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to more deeply permeate local life, new statements by various Grand Rapids organizations have been released to update residents on where their services and resources stand. Shared in this Tuesday, March 17, 2020...
How local agencies gave woman confidence to achieve her goals
by (Heart of West M...)
Submitted 01-16-2019 under NONPROFITS
Today, Anna Cater is a hospital billing professional at Spectrum Health. Getting there required her to overcome linguistic and cultural barriers – and, even more importantly, to develop confidence in herself. Cater grew up in the Philippines....
Grand Rapids Symphony violinist honored with national award for Music for Health initiative
by (GRSymphony)
Submitted 06-06-2017 under NONPROFITS
Hospitals are places were most people would rather not be. More than 10 years ago, Grand Rapids Symphony’s Diane McElfish Helle found herself visiting her father in a neuro-intensive care unit in Pittsburgh. “In an ICU, anxiety, fear and...
Exercise plays an important role in chronic disease prevention
by (GRTV)
Submitted 03-23-2016 under NONPROFITS
With fitness trends like CrossFit and wearable technology like the Fitbit, it’s easier than ever for people to get on (and stay on!) the exercise train. Even so, our dedication to exercise is often tied to losing weight, or getting our "...
4th annual Women and Environment Symposium explores environmental justice issues, solutions
by (Yeldellc)
Submitted 03-23-2015 under NEWS
The Women and Environment Symposium hosted by the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) and Grand Valley State University aspires to educate, to inspire and to motivate participants to act. This year’s theme centered...
Food Bank client conquers chronic illness with nutrition
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 01-23-2015 under NONPROFITS
Streams of Hope, a partner agency of Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank, is helping clients manage chronic illnesses through exercise, nutrition, and encouragement. Learn more about the Nutritional Options for Wellness program at...
Spectrum Health hosts Candid Conversations with Amy Robach, Susan Ford Bales
by (Ana Olvera)
Submitted 10-09-2014 under NEWS
Women in the U.S. have a one in eight chance of developing breast cancer during their lifetime, and yet Karen Brink, a 27-year breast cancer survivor, remembers a time when breast cancer wasn’t openly discussed. “Nobody talked about it...
Meet civic investor Eric Bouwens: Investing in the city's health
by (Holly)
Submitted 04-19-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Surrounded by 12 comfortable exam rooms, a procedure room for minor surgeries and a team of financial assistants to help patients navigate health funding and an on-site social worker, Dr. Eric Bouwens finds himself starting off Spectrum Health's...
Dr. Carl Hart to speak on science of addiction Tuesday at Wealthy Theatre
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 03-28-2014 under NONPROFITS
"One of Wealthy Theatre's most critical roles in this community is to advance dialog," says Wealthy Theatre director Erin Wilson, "and thanks to an almost unbelievable collaboration of partners, that's what we're doing on...