Metro Health
Aneurysm survivor shares story of faith and recovery
by (metrohealth2019)
Submitted 05-29-2019 under NONPROFITS
Saundra gently clutches a cherished photo of her beautiful family. With dozens of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she has much to be thankful for. “They mean the world to me,” she says. “In fact, my world is all about taking...
Life after stroke: Tips for survivors and caregivers
by (metrohealth2019)
Submitted 05-15-2019 under NONPROFITS
“I don’t know that I’ve ever in my life depended on somebody else that much. You can’t get through something like this alone.” On the morning of March 17, 2018—St. Patrick’s Day—life took an abrupt...
Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition ditches cars to walk, ride or roll during sixth annual Active Commute Week
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 06-06-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to not start your engines. The Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition’s (GGRBC) Active Commute Week takes place Monday, June 12 through Friday, June 16. Whether it’s cruising on a bicycle or hopping on...
Poverty simulation asks, "What could we do differently?"
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 02-22-2017 under NONPROFITS
Reading a news article about someone living in poverty is one thing. Actually experiencing it is another. Thursday afternoon on February 9, Metro Health Hospital Services hosted a poverty simulation workshop with Access of West Michigan. The goal...
UCOM brings healthy, local food to Wyoming community
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 10-27-2016 under NONPROFITS
United Church Outreach Ministry is doing more than just fighting hunger in their Wyoming community. They’re on a mission to help their neighbors build healthy lifestyles, starting with the food they eat. Program director Shawn Keener has been...
KVO/CBOT working together with Michigan State University and Metro Health
by (KVO and CBOT)
Submitted 05-10-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Rogers CBOT classroom, part of the KVO&CBOT program, spent nine weeks learning about health and nutrition through the Michigan State University Extensions located at 775 Ball Ave NE in Grand Rapids. According to their website the...