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Mother finds accessible play space to accommodate the entire family
Andrea Goodell
Friday, August 5, 2022
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West Michigan employers leading the way in accessible workplaces
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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Holland woman, and others with disabilities, faced enhanced challenges during COVID-19 pandemic
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Monday, April 25, 2022
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Series to explore the state of West Michigan’s growing disability community
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Monday, April 18, 2022
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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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Jane Simons
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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Mark Wedel
Thursday, February 3, 2022
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Jane Simons
Thursday, January 13, 2022
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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Vaccine Ambassadors report people are paying attention to their message of the need for vaccine
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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House shows are back and the Kalamazoo music scene takes seriously the need to keep them safe
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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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Advice on how to get through a minefield of holiday gatherings in families divided over vaccinations
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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You're about to be hearing more from Calhoun County healthcare professionals on COVID-19 frontlines
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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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Training for Calhoun County Vaccine Ambassadors a model for statewide street teams promoting vaccine
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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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Immigrants in Michigan are eligible to receive the vaccine against COVID-19 regardless of status
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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Kalamazoo doctor promotes treatments that reduce hospitalizations and deaths from COVID
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Thursday, April 1, 2021
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Calhoun County expects vaccine availability to continue to increase, though some remain reluctant
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Thursday, March 25, 2021
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Battle Creek NAACP session with experts offers info for those leery of COVID-19 vaccination
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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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When church goes online: Battle Creek congregation finds opportunity in pandemic imposed alternative
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Thursday, January 28, 2021
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