As awareness about how policing and mental health intersect grows across the state, more Michigan counties are involving community mental health agencies in law enforcement response and diverting people who are simply experiencing symptoms of mental illness from jail.
Marla Schneider, Muskegon County’s new economic development director, has an awarding-winning business background.
The public is invited to a Feb. 26 screening of a documentary that looks at parent caregivers for children and adults who are disabled or medically complex, and their lack of support from society.
Students at Muskegon Public Schools learn about science and technology in new, next-generation STEAM labs. Research shows the best way to increase STEAM learning and interest while creating equity in math and science achievement is through an immersive, project-based, hands-on environment.
HealthBar, used by Holland Public Schools, is a new front door to health care for students in districts that had previously gone without school nurses — a critical connection to health care for students.
A new partnership between Allegan County Community Foundation and Plainwell Community Schools will make it easier for high school students to apply for scholarships.
Rolar Products is growing its footprint in Muskegon County with a new 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Egelston Township.
Gentex Corp. plans to open a satellite production facility in Grand Rapids’ Madison Square neighborhood that will create 50 jobs.
With help from Gentex and The Mosaic Film Experience, students from Careerline Tech Center and Kent Career Tech Center have produced a student-created video showcasing West Michigan’s ties to the automotive industry.
The program's goal is to identify and address the social determinant of health needs that create barriers for women with opioid use disorder.
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