Health
GR HQ Kicks Off Health Initiative
Grand Rapids HQ, located at 320 State Street SE, held a press conference Thursday, December 12, 2019, to announce its pilot program and how community members can help in supporting the work of shifting health outcomes for area youth who are in crisis.
A Special Thanksgiving For Elias Lumpkins
A former Grand Rapids Third Ward City Commissioner, Elias Lumpkins is especially grateful to see Thanksgiving this year. He recently suffered a stroke, which could have impaired him for life or could have ended his life.
Dr. Patrice Harris American Medical Association's First Black Female President
In June, Dr. Patrice A. Harris, a psychiatrist from Atlanta, was sworn-in as the 174th president of the American Medical Association (AMA). She is the first African - American woman to hold the position.
Marijuana Dispensary Big Topic For Community Meeting
Grand Rapids, MI — Quarterly Community Partners Meetings at Madison Church provide a neutral space for anyone living, serving or leading in Southtown to network, share information, and learn together about issues directly impacting the community.
Matt Lohr Says His Health Is His Wealth
About four years ago Matt Lohr found out that his uncontrolled high blood pressure had led to his having a stroke.
Vaping – More Dangerous Than Once Thought – Is An Epidemic Among Teens That We Must End
A decade after the introduction of vaping – the inhalation of nicotine vapor rather than smoke produced by a cigarette – a growing body of evidence shows the practice is far more dangerous than assumed, and is a major gateway for teens to become addicted to nicotine.
New Dental Center Expands Care In Western Kent County
The Kent County Health Department (KCHD) and My Community Dental Centers (MCDC) recently announced the opening of a third Kent County MCDC dental center, located in Walker.