Healthcare

Feature Story Emily Polet-Monterosso became active when she learned she was a match to donate her kidney. Now she's climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to show what people with only one kidney can do. Healthy Communities

Holland native and kidney donor to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Andrea GoodellMonday, January 24, 2022
Feature Story momentum-center-event Community Development

The Momentum Center to hold 3-part mental health forum

Andrea GoodellTuesday, January 11, 2022
Feature Story County health departments are working with schools to endure kids have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Kids and Education

Vaccine clinics for kids available across the lakeshore

Andrea GoodellMonday, December 6, 2021
Feature Story Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Grand Rapids Community College will launch a paid apprenticeship program designed for high school graduates to access careers within the employee benefits and health sectors. Kids and Education

First of its kind health insurance agent apprenticeship program will offer paid on-the-job training

Andrea GoodellMonday, November 8, 2021
Feature Story Sandra Lake is the 2021 recipient of the Ottawa County Excellence in Equity Award. Healthy Communities

Health worker honored with 2021 Excellence in Equity Award

Kathleen SchenckSunday, October 31, 2021
Feature Story Steve and Jill Miskelley are honoring their late son, Ian, a champion University of Michigan swimmer, with plans to open the Be Better Mental Wellness Center in Holland. Healthy Communities

Be Better Mental Wellness Center draws inspiration from champion Holland swimmer

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, September 27, 2021
Feature Story Boven Birth Center at Holland Hospital has earned the Platinum designation for maternal care from the Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health. Healthy Communities

Boven Birth Center recognized for exceptional maternal care

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 17, 2021
Feature Story These are two of the six signs Carolyn Stich created to honor health care workers. Healthy Communities

Holland Hospital partners with U-M Health to fight strokes along the Lakeshore

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 10, 2021
Feature Story Cheri Honderd is the founder and executive director of Hand2Hand. Community Development

CFHZ grants to boost services for seniors, patients and youth

By Shandra MartinezMonday, July 19, 2021
Feature Story Livestrong alumni gather at the Muskegon YMCA. Healthy Communities

Muskegon YMCA resumes class that helps cancer survivors reclaim their health

Shandra MartinezSunday, June 27, 2021
Feature Story Barbara Lee VanHorssen talks to members of the Momentum Center in Grand Haven. A version of the program is being piloted in Holland. Healthy Communities

Grant will fund research that could expand Momentum Center model across U.S.

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, May 31, 2021
Feature Story Vaccines Healthy Communities

Growing COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for young people and combatting hesitancy

Sarah SpohnSaturday, May 29, 2021
Feature Story Dr. Beth Peter Healthy Communities

Doctor shares how her practice, West Michigan navigated the pandemic

Beth A. PeterSunday, May 23, 2021
Feature Story Good Samaritan Ministries is administering the MSHDA COVID-19 eviction diversion program. Pictured (from left) are Good Sam team members Virgenmina Calo, Jessi Christensen, and Andrew Zokoe. Healthy Communities

Hundreds kept housed during COVID by eviction diversion program in Ottawa County

Andrea GoodellSaturday, April 17, 2021
Feature Story Steve Harryman Healthy Communities

How hope and joy can be found in the darkest times

Steve HarrymanThursday, April 15, 2021
Feature Story A donation from the Gun Lake Tribe is funding a new mobile vaccination unit in Allegan County. Healthy Communities

Gun Lake Tribe donation funds Allegan County mobile vaccination unit

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 22, 2021
Feature Story The 2020 Ottawa County Community Health Needs Assessment is available on the new website, healthyottawa.org. Healthy Communities

Working together to solve health concerns

Andrea GoodellThursday, March 18, 2021
Feature Story As it rolls out the COVID-19 vaccines, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health has worked with community organizations to work toward equitable vaccine distribution in communities of color. Equity

Creating vaccine equity in Ottawa County

andrea goodellTuesday, March 2, 2021
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