Dr. Jennifer Burgess.

Despite its conveniences, telehealth can be frustrating. These doctors are working to change that.

Telemedicine may be confusing, frustrating, or straight-up inaccessible for many patients – so Henry Ford Health practitioners are working to create an easier experience for all.

Right here in Michigan, Detroit’s pre-K programs are among the best.
تُعَدُّ برامج التعليم المبكر في ديترويت نماذج ممتازة لبرنامج الروضة للجميع

تُعَدُّ برامج التعليم المبكر في ديترويت نماذج ممتازة لبرنامج الروضة للجميع

Holland Hospital and U-M Health partner to increase local access to specialized care

The collaboration will provide the Holland community with local access to U-M Health specialists that Holland Hospital couldn’t otherwise offer.

Local governments seek Grand Haven-area residents’ viewpoints on community energy planning

A series of December open houses sponsored by local governments aims to determine what energy issues concern Grand Haven residents.

Holland hotelier partners with GR firm to buy struggling Zeeland hotel

Peter D. Beukema, owner of downtown Holland’s Tulyp in Holland, sees potential in the Zeeland hotel, located in a high traffic spot. 

Muskegon recycling company plans $17.5M expansion

Beacon Recycling expects to add 36 jobs with a project that will bolster its metal recycling capabilities and sustainability efforts in West Michigan.   

Big Read Lakeshore author inspires young writers to create stories

Big Read Lakeshore author Jerry Craft worked with Holland-area students to create their own books, which have been published and can be checked out at the Herrick District Library and their school libraries.   

(L – R) Deidre Fields, community partner, James Gunter, community advocate, and Ashley Hines, executive director of Benton Harbor Community Development Corporation, in front of the African American History Gallery on Broadway Avenue in Benton Harbor.
Bold revitalization plan for Benton Harbor’s Empire Corridor

Community-driven revitalization plan for Benton Harbor Empire Corridor envisions a neighborhood transformed into a vibrant haven for all.

Natalie Visser, an assistant supervisor for MOKA, left, and Tracy share a warm embrace during a life skills session on cooking at a MOKA site in Wyoming.
Recruiting direct care workers a challenge for Michigan’s adult foster care homes

The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan found that adult foster care homes and other agencies are struggling to recruit and maintain workers in part due to higher wages in alternative occupations.

The Allegan County Community Foundation is working with community partners such as Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity to address the county's severe housing shortages.
Allegan County Community Foundation spearheading affordable housing initiative

Affordable housing in Allegan County is significantly understocked, according to experts. The Allegan County Community Foundation is working with community partners to study the issue and attract housing development to the county.

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