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While he may be known for his and friendly disposition, Winton has an important job to do: he helps patients reach their therapy goals during rehabilitation.
The 10-acre dog park has to offer, including a one-acre area for small dogs, a two-acre open activity field, crushed stone walking trails through natural areas, a one-acre swimming pond with a dog beach and jumping dock, and a family restroom with a dog wash station.
The awarded grants will help train, develop and retain up to 521 workers, including 104 new hires, 198 apprentices and 219 incumbent workers.
The program is also designed to help cover out-of-pocket costs for members who choose these providers and help employers lower healthcare costs while delivering a seamless member experience.
To help break the ice, participating locations will offer a branded ice cream scoop, while supplies last.
35% of individuals who were uninsured reported not seeing a doctor or not taking prescribed medication due to cost in the past 12 months.
Officials are encouraging residents to take precautions to reduce the risk of heat-related illness in people and pets.
Enrollment will open at 9 am on July 1, 2026. Eligible participants must be at least 16 weeks pregnant at enrollment, and newborns must be born on or after July 1, 2026.
This unique trail race spans Grand River County Park and Grand Ravines County Park. Participants will experience scenic riverfront landscapes, wooded trails, and natural areas.
Services include guided navigation, therapy and counseling, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, crisis intervention, wellness coaching, and coordinated follow-up care.
The West Michigan provider currently serves 2,800 patients across Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, and Ottawa counties.
Due to strong interest in the program, Life EMS plans to host a second Ottawa County EMT class beginning in September.
The versatile platform will be utilized across a range of minimally invasive specialties, including bariatric, general, gynecological, and urological.
The annual career exploration event featured 309 professions showcased through 113 interactive exhibits led by 103 employers and educators. More than 8,100 students from 92 schools and homeschool groups across seven West Michigan counties participated in the event.
The outpatient center is designed to support patients at every stage of recovery through personalized, goal-oriented therapy delivered by a multidisciplinary care team.
The project will ensure that the center remains a state-of-the-art facility, using the best treatments available to help patients and families at every stage of their cancer journey.
Families living in Rx Kids communities receive a one-time $1,500 payment during mid-pregnancy and $500 per month during infancy.
A new kind of primary care clinic for seniors is opening its doors in Grand Rapids with a mission to help older adults live longer and better.
The Nursing Scholars program was designed to remove financial barriers for aspiring nurses while creating a direct pipeline for talent to remain in the community.
The partnership establishes a coordinated, good-faith approach to supporting residents when their care needs exceed the organization’s scope.
Opioid overdoses are a national emergency, claiming more than 50,000 lives per year, with more than 2,000 occurring in the state of Michigan alone.
Students, teachers, family members, and community members gathered as the student was honored during a school-wide assembly recognizing his quick thinking and lifesaving actions.
Coinciding with the expansion, Life EMS welcomed its first Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class in Ottawa County.
The hospital is hiring for all shifts, including entry-level, clinical and non-clinical, technical, and professional positions.
The patient, an 81-year-old man, was at high risk for falls due to his age and other medical conditions.
The new partnership will provide nursing students with expanded clinical training opportunities, tuition assistance, and direct workforce pathways in rehabilitative care.
The market will feature local farmers, food producers, and vendors.
The CNOs provide strategic leadership for nursing practice, professional development, workforce sustainability, and clinical excellence across each location.
The health system successfully completed the state’s first implant of a device that helps treat urge urinary incontinence.