Holland Hospital, in partnership with Metro Health — University of Michigan Health, will soon offer a life-saving procedure to treat acute strokes. A team from both medical facilities has been training for a year to perform neurothrombectomy, which involves the surgical removal of a blood clot from a blood vessel.
GVSU hosted a virtual event as part of REP4, a national alliance of six colleges. The event provided high school students the opportunity to pitch their ideas of increased equity and accessibility to higher education leaders.
Grand Rapids Community College fall semester students who have already received the vaccine or who are fully vaccinated by Nov. 15 will receive a $200 credit on their RaiderCard accounts. GRCC also plans on-campus vaccination clinics and is requiring face coverings when indoors on campus.
Symphony orchestras originated in Europe and typically play European music, but the Holland Symphony Orchestra and others are trying to step outside that box and attract new audiences.
A new food sovereignty program is engaging youth leaders to build relationships with local Indigenous farmers growing traditional native fruits and vegetables.
Ava Devanney conducted a survey of a dozen friends to get an idea about how young people feel about the COVID-19 vaccine. The 12-year-old discovered how much parents influence those perspectives.
The reopened Momentum Café in Grand Haven has a larger menu and a new manager. Joe Carmolli brings a wealth of experience in foodservice and education to the reimagined café, and is providing expanded training for volunteers.
While COVID-19 vaccination efforts have plateaued, Michigan health care professionals are working overtime to understand and address vaccine hesitancy.
Social districts allow businesses to sell alcoholic beverages that can be consumed in publicly owned common areas. Proponents say this makes the wait more bearable for restaurant patrons who are up to an hour away from being seated, and it benefits nearby shops.
Receiving numerous awards at the recent West Michigan Public Relations Society of America (WMPRSA) PRoof Awards, Grand Valley State University’s Public Relations Student Society of America (GVPRSSA) has much to celebrate as it continues to add value to its members and positively impact the community.
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