Holland-based Atrio Home Health was one of five organizations in the nation and the only organization in Michigan to test and influence modifications on a new remote patient monitoring platform that is now in use by more than 10,000 patients nationwide.
Hudsonville Ice Cream is honoring everyday heroes with its Random Acts of Ice Cream promotion. Anyone can nominate an individual or group making a difference in the community. Hudsonville has chosen hundreds of these heroes to deliver boxes of their ice cream to this year.
New wayfinding signs are encouraging public housing residents to get out and walk routes in their neighborhoods, as part of a greater effort to promote physical activity and healthier lifestyles.
Holland resident Anna Babinec cares for patients battling COVID-19 at Mercy Health in Muskegon. She shares what it's like to work among the "warrior angels" as the second wave of the pandemic continues to rage.
In communities throughout the Lakeshore, downtowns are dressed up for the holidays. Shining brighter than the others this year is Spring Lake, where “a lot of love” went into the hands-on decorating for its inaugural Sparkle Festival.
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area and other generous local donors created a funding pool of $600,000 for Movement West Michigan’s direct cash assistance initiative. The program provided emergency relief of $500 to more than 1,000 individuals and families, trusting them to make the best use of the funds.
For these essential workers, social distancing is impossible – and personal protective equipment (PPE) is both indispensable and alarmingly difficult to obtain.
The real story of St. Nicholas begins in the third century, in what is now Turkey. Carol Myers of Holland's St. Nicholas Center shares some of her favorite pieces from her St. Nicholas collection.
Zeeland Board of Public Works has been issuing Holiday Power Dollars for 30 years to customers who decorate the exterior of their home or yard. In light of the pandemic and resulting health and safety measures, this year’s certificates — that can be spent at participating local businesses — will be delivered digitally.
After these many months of battling coronavirus, December brings a renewed sense of hope and joy to the Lakeshore. Winter is upon us, and there’s a nip in the air. Whether you want to get outside or stay home, there are enjoyable ways to explore Ottawa and Allegan counties. This list includes options for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or interest.
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