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Annual elementary student field trip focuses on agriculture

Nearly 450 mid-Michigan fourth graders participated in Project R.E.D. hosted by the Michigan Farm Bureau at Bryant Family Farm. The event featured 13 stations of hands-on learning about agriculture, from farm safety to drone technology. Local volunteers and experts helped students explore farming, livestock, and career opportunities in agriculture, highlighting its importance in daily life.

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Mini City co-owners Priscilla Fift (left) and Kayla Boyd (right).
Mini City celebrates one year of play, learning, and inclusion

As Mini City celebrates its first year of providing an imaginative and inclusive space for children in downtown Mt. Pleasant, we check in with the co-owners to learn more about their 12 themed rooms that resemble everyday businesses—where kids can explore, role-play, and learn.

Local public health works alongside families.
U.P. campaign affirms “Local Public Health Cares”

The six Michigan health departments covering the whole Upper Peninsula teamed up to promote the importance of public health in their communities and raise awareness about the many services they provide.

New Twisted Fork restaurant aims to open in October

Chef Peter Grondin, known for his Twisted Fork food truck, is opening a new restaurant in Mt. Pleasant this October. Grondin has traveled to nearly a dozen countries, bringing global street food with a twist to his new venture.

Dentist, Dr. Gina Tischendorf, takes a final peak at Giovanni's teeth.
New public health program improves oral health for Michigan’s children

To address childhood tooth decay, the Michigan Department of Human Health Services (MDHHS) launched the Kindergartener’s Oral Health Assessment Program (KOHA).    

King's Kid Christian Daycare staff members Adrian Robinson, left, Lolita Granger, center and Tamara Jones laugh Wednesday, July 17, 2024, as they play with toys in one of the classrooms in the Detroit child care center.
MiLEAP fund provides essential equipment, upgrades for child care facilities

Quality child care is necessary, but not always available or affordable. The MiLEAP Caring for MI Future: Facilities Improvement Fund has launched a $59 million fund to provide new and expanding home-based and center-based facilities across the state.   

Mt. Pleasant CMURC unveils renovated space and new business hub

The Mt. Pleasant CMURC location recently celebrated the completion of extensive interior renovations aimed at better serving local entrepreneurs and small businesses. The event featured a tour, ribbon cutting, and the launch of the new Great Lakes Bay Small Business Hub.

La recopilación de datos está desempeñando un papel clave en el avance de la equidad en la salud

Un nuevo impulso en la recopilación de datos sobre la atención médica de las personas con discapacidad está poniendo de relieve una disparidad en la equidad de la atención de la salud que a menudo pasa desapercibida para la comunidad médica.

Addressing cultural, language barriers that hinder health equity

Many people from refugee, immigrant, and migrant communities experience significant logistical barriers to COVID-19 vaccination. That’s where Disability Rights Michigan has stepped in to increase access

Sensory-friendly spaces play key role in improving health equity

The Autism Alliance of Michigan has been a leader in encouraging clinics to create safe spaces by including sensory rooms.  

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