Seniors, nonnative English speakers and other underrepresented populations face significant barriers to health literacy, which health professionals and educators say plays a key role in helping them overcome.
Facing health disparities, many health care organizations are working to answer the question, “How do we deliver equitable care?” Spectrum Health aims to address the issue by providing the community with targeted resources and initiatives.
The City of Wyoming has enlisted Dr. Rik Stevenson to engage all city staff in cultural competency training as part of its ongoing diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.
Though National Heart Month reminds us the importance of diet and exercise, the CDC reports a national rise in obesity and physical inactivity, proving heart disease to be the leading cause of death, even amongst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wintertime can often bring a decrease in activity, both physically and mentally. Kent District Library offers plenty of resources and programs to encourage keeping your mind active during the cold months, including the Let it Snow winter reading club.
Wyoming-based urban farm, Square Roots launched in 2019, and recently opened its second Michigan location last month.The modular farm-tech platform uses prefabricated shipping containers and hydroponics to produce high quality food year-round.
Since 1975, Marge Wilson has been serving more than delicious donuts at her business, Marge’s Donut Den, but has made a lasting impact from Michigan to Nigeria through her service and dedication to helping others.
Wyoming born and raised, Jonny Vitale has launched a new family business, Vitaleone Olive Oil, in Sicily, Italy. It's available online and at Frankie V's Restaurant in Wyoming.
The Kent County Health Department and local health care providers are collaborating on what may be the biggest inter-organizational vaccination effort in Michigan’s history.
While the new year is a time of welcoming resolutions, as you consider 2021, how about leveraging ones that impact our community and embrace two of our most powerful resources: creativity and the power of you.
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