Health
Mercy Health Saint Mary's Earns 2021 Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety
Grand Rapids, MI - Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Mercy Health Saint Mary's was named a Top Teaching Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive. The Top Hospital designation is bestowed by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers recognized as the toughest standard-setters for health care safety and quality.
MDHHS and LARA Remind Michiganders to Check Their Carbon Monoxide Detectors As Cold Weather Hits
Lansing, MI – As the temperatures continue to drop and Michigan prepares to turn back the clocks on Nov. 7 for Daylight Saving Time, Michiganders are urged to take action to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Violence in the Black Community: Outbreak, Epidemic, Pandemic
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), "Youth violence is common. Homicide is the third leading cause of death for young people ages 10-24 and the leading cause of death for non-Hispanic Black or African American youth." I don't know about you, but the statement "Youth violence in common," bothers me. I have so many questions. Also, the CDC and the World Health Organization have deemed youth violence a serious public health concern. What's even more heartbreaking is the recent news from the CDC and FBI, which reports that in 2020 we had a massive jump in homicides in the Black community; and that, on average, four black women or girls were killed every day in the United States in 2020. I'm horrified by this thought and the recent killing of a young woman in Grand Rapids on October 19th. We have to do something; I would hate for Grand Rapids to be on the rising edge of this trend.
8th Annual Got Faith 5k Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
The 8th Annual Faith I wear Pink for my community Breast Cancer Awareness walk Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Martin Luther King Park in Grand Rapids, MI
Good Grief!!!
Someone recently asked me how it was going, and my first response was "GOOD GRIEF." Odd response, or at least that was my thought after I said it. Why did I say that? Did it come from the cartoon Charlie Brown? And, why did I feel like it was an appropriate answer at that time? So, I went digging.
Virus Claims Black Morticians, Leaving Holes In Communities
Mullins, S.C. (AP) When the last mourners departed and funeral director Shawn Troy was left among the headstones, he wept alone.
Michigan Families Urged To Catch Back Up On Routine Vaccines During Immunization Awareness Month
Lansing, MI. – Vaccines are proven to protect people from serious diseases at every age. During Immunization Awareness Month Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are urging Michigan families to talk to their healthcare provider to ensure family members are up to date on all recommended vaccines.
Sandy Smith Retires
Sandy Smith recently retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield after many years of service. In this interview with the GR Times she talks about living overseas, living in the Upper Peninsular of Michigan and more.
March Is National Kidney Month
Find out about workshops that help fight kidney disease by preventing, controlling type 2 diabetes.
What Gives?
According to Yourdictionary.com, "What gives?" is a question asked when you aren't sure why something is happening or why someone is acting a certain way. The phrase dates back to the 1940s and is often used to replace "what the f---?" What gives, I ask, as I consider what is going on in this city, this state, this country.