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Friday, July 26, 2024One Beach Advisory Issued and One Beach Advisory Lifted
One Beach Advisory Issued and One Beach Advisory LiftedA partial body beach advisory issued at Richardi Park and full body beach advisory lifted at Little Traverse Township BeachThe Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) is issuing a partial body beach advisory for Richardi Park in the Village of Bellaire, Antrim County. HDNW is lifting the full body beach advisory for Little Traverse Township Beach, in Emmet County.Richardi Park The water sample taken Wednesday showed an E. coli level of 435.2 per
Wednesday, July 24, 2024TASK FORCE AIMS TO MOVE HOUSING FORWARD IN OTSEGO COUNTY
The Otsego Housing Task Force, a group of 17 community leaders focused on improving housing attainability in Otsego County, today announced the launch of the task force's mission statement and one-year goals for the group. The State of Michigan Housing Plan segments regions of the state and forms regional housing alliances. Region E has been named the Northeast Michigan Housing Alliance (NMHA) of which Otsego County is part of. One of the goals the NMHA submitted to the State was that every county in the
Wednesday, July 24, 2024Munson Medical Center climbs the ranks in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospitals in Michigan
MUNSON HEALTHCARE NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 18, 2024 Munson Medical Center climbs the ranks in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospitals in Michigan TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Munson Medical Center (MMC) has moved up a spot to No. 6 on U.S. News and World Report’s rankings for Best Hospitals in Michigan. Nearly 6,000 hospitals were evaluated in the publication’s 35th annual report – more than any other public hospital ranking – which bases the list on safety and performance
Tuesday, July 16, 2024HDNW Brings Awareness to World Hepatitis Day
HDNW Brings Awareness to World Hepatitis DayHealth Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW), Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance, and the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) are highlighting World Hepatitis Day on July 28, 2024. With 337 members in 102 countries, the WHA uses the day to unite patient organizations, governments, medical professionals, and the public to boost awareness of viral hepatitis. There are more than 2 million new cases of hepatitis every year. In the U.S., only 25% of the total cases
Tuesday, July 16, 2024Richardi Park Beach Advisory Lifted
Richardi Park Beach Advisory LiftedThe Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) is lifting a beach advisory put into place Thursday based on testing conducted at Richardi Park in the Village of Bellaire, Antrim County. The advisory posting at the beach has been removed. The short-term advisory is based on a follow-up water sample collected Thursday showing an E. coli level of 291.8 per 100 milliliters. According to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) water quality
Tuesday, July 16, 2024The Karing Home Youth Project Announces Donkey Baseball Extravaganza
The Karing Home Youth Project Announces Donkey Baseball Extravaganza to Support Homeless Youth in Otsego CountyOtsego County, MI – Monday, July 15, 2024 – The Karing Home Youth Project (KHYP) is thrilled to announce an exciting new event to raise funds and awareness for homeless youth in Otsego County. The Donkey Baseball Extravaganza, in partnership with the Otsego County Fairgrounds and our main sponsors, SERRA Ford Gaylord and M&M Excavating, will take place on Saturday, July 20. This unique and
Tuesday, July 09, 2024Michigan Experiencing Emergency Blood Shortage
ALERT: Michigan Experiencing Emergency Blood ShortagePatient Care at Risk, Versiti Blood Center of Michigan Issues Plea for Donors GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Versiti Blood Center of Michigan has issued an emergency appeal for blood donations due to a dangerously low blood supply. Certain blood types have less than a day's worth of availability, endangering the lives of local patients. Summer donations have dropped drastically, reaching a critical low. Last week, Versiti recorded its lowest donation count of the
Tuesday, July 09, 2024Ask-A-Nurse Program earns accolades from Michigan Hospital Association
Munson Healthcare’s Ask-A-Nurse Program earns accolades from Michigan Hospital Association for Improving Community HealthMunson Healthcare’s free service has received over 158,000 patient calls OKEMOS, Mich. — Munson Healthcare’s Ask-A-Nurse Hotline (AAN) is among three programs in Michigan to receive the Michigan Health & Hospital Association’s (MHA) Ludwig Community Benefit Award, presented annually to healthcare organizations who improve the health and well-being of their communities through
Tuesday, July 02, 2024Mclaren Welcomes New Primary Care Providers
Please welcome Rachel Chapko, PA-C and Evan Gravedoni, PA-C to McLaren Northern Michigan Gaylord Family Medicine. Both Rachel and Evan will be providing primary care to the Gaylord community.Rachel graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree. She completed her undergrad at Northwood University in Midland, MI. She is board certified by the NCCPA.Evan completed his undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University and completed his Masters Degree and
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