More ballot boxes make voting more accessible
The City of Grand Rapids has added six more 24/7 absentee ballot dropboxes across the city.
By Estelle Slootmaker, Interim Innovation News Editor's Latest Articles
BruceMichael Wilson aims to shift the narrative for Black farmers
BruceMichael Wilson, owner of Groundswell Farm in Zeeland, has as his next endeavor, Dunyun, an enterprise that will train Black youth to be the farmers of a more equitable future.
Community Catalysts designing a more equitable Grand Rapids
Public Agency at WMCAT is accepting applications for its next Community Catalyst cohort through Sept. 7. These diverse individuals will bring their lived experiences together to co-create equitable outcomes for Grand Rapids.
Community Partners Medical Clinic at Mel Trotter: Unique collaboration serves GR’s homeless
Mel Trotter Ministries is partnering with three hospital systems and two universities to offer free medical services to its clients who are experiencing homelessness. Community Partners Medical Clinic at Mel Trotter has brought together Mercy Health Saint Mary’s, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health, Spectrum Health, Michigan State University – College of Human Medicine, and Grand Valley State University’s Kirkhof College of Nursing to treat acute and chronic conditions with the goal of reducing both gaps in care and unnecessary EMS and emergency room use.
GRow1000 connects youth to jobs now and careers in the future
City of Grand Rapids' 6-week program enlists businesses and organizations to employ and connect with 1,000 youth ages 15 through 21 from the 49503, 49507, 49508, and 49509 ZIP codes, neighborhoods hit hardest by disproportionate outcomes.
How local health systems are addressing health inequities
In light of COVID-19, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health has produced five videos to promote health equity. Spectrum Health, Cherry Health, and Mercy Health are also expanding efforts to address racial and ethnic health inequities per the Black Lives Matter movement.
Custer focusing on workplace re-engagement
Custer innovates ways to help businesses create resilient COVID-19 workspace adaptations via design, tech, cleaning services, and change management as well as home office packages.
Brain science and business coaching: Leslie Fiorenzo helps professionals make (neural) connections
Professional coach Leslie Fiorenzo works with human resources departments, applying brain science to help employees overcome fight-or-flight responses to boost productivity and create personal success.
SpringGR open house celebrated expansion and its innovative services for area entrepreneurs
An October 9 open house event celebrated SpringGR’s expansion into a permanent space at the westside Goei Center.
Pine Rest/Spectrum Health teletherapy options expand mental health care to more Michigan residents
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is partnering with Spectrum Health, via its Spectrum Health Now app, to expand mental health services to more people in need throughout the entire state via telephone sessions with licensed therapists.
