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Nov 15
Fight Superbugs by Using Antibiotics Wisely
MidMichigan HealthNews Release For Immediate ReleaseNov. 15, 2019 Fight Superbugs by Using Antibiotics WiselyMIDLAND, Mich. – Most experts agree that antibiotics – or bacteria-killing drugs – are one of the most valuable, life-saving inventions from the 20th century. For nearly a hundred years, we have relied on these drugs to protect us from deadly diseases. Yet we are now entering an era where overuse of these medications may leave us vulnerable to common but dangerous conditions, such as pneumonia,
Nov 14Board of Directors Recognized for Service to Health System, Community
News Release MidMichigan Health For Immediate ReleaseNov. 14, 2019 Board of Directors Recognized for Service to Health System, Community MIDLAND, Mich. – Honoring its mission to provide excellent health services to its patients, MidMichigan Health’s Board of Directors are recognized for their commitment to the health system and the counties in which it serves. The 15-member volunteer board meets six times a year addressing topics such as community health status, financial performance and clinical
Nov 13$1 USED BOOK SALE TO BENEFIT ART MURAL IN BAY CITY
Sponsored by the 99 Trees Used Bookstore in Bay City, MI, this sale features well over 20,000+ books for sale. 100% fiction, and all books are only $1. Wow! Fiction-lovers will come away with armfuls of great fiction titles spanning all genres. Stock up for all your winter reading, or find the perfect stocking stuffer for Christmas. The sale runs from 9 AM to 6 PM the first Friday and Saturday in December, the 6th and 7th, at the newly renovated Prime Event Center in Bay City at 1201 Washington
Nov 12Applications for Bailey Fund Scholarships Now Being Accepted
MidMichigan HealthNews Release For Immediate ReleaseNovember 12, 2019 Applications for Bailey Fund Scholarships Now Being Accepted MIDLAND, Mich. – Applications to the Bernard F. and Melissa Anne Bailey Family Fund Health Care Scholarship program at MidMichigan Health will be available beginning December 1, 2019, for the 2020-2021 school year. Students may access the application online at www.midmichigan.org/bailey. Applications and support documentation will only be accepted electronically. The
Nov 11USA Softball Women’s National Team Coming to Midland
November 8, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Matt DeVries989-837-6171mdevries@loons.com USA Softball Women’s National Team Coming to MidlandIn preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Dow Diamond to serve as warm-up venue with doubleheader against the Midland Lady Explorers OKLAHOMA CITY – The 2020 USA Softball Women’s National Team (WNT) will be in Michigan for a pair of stops as the “Stand Beside Her Tour” rolls through the United States in preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Games. USA Softball
Nov 11Local Medical Center Enrolls First Patient in Largest Heart Failure Clinical Trial in the U.S.
News Release MidMichigan Health For Immediate ReleaseNovember 11, 2019 Local Medical Center Enrolls First Patient in Largest Heart Failure Clinical Trial in the U.S. MIDLAND, Mich. – MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland recently implanted their first patient with the CardioMEMS™ HF System as part of the landmark GUIDE-HF clinical trial. The Medical Center is one of 140 centers currently participating in this study. The trial
Nov 07Free Seminar: Medicare Basics
UNITED FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION OFFERS FREE SEMINAR:Medicare Basics If you have questions about your Medicare options or would like to find out why it is important to review your options during the open enrollment period. Here’s an opportunity to attend a valuable educational seminar on this important topic, at no cost and no obligation: Medicare Basics During the seminar, you’ll learn the answers to your Medicare questions, including:When to enroll in MedicareBasics of Medicare parts A, B, C & DWhat
Nov 05Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Celebrates Trifecta of Wins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Celebrates Trifecta of Wins and Member Anniversaries At Founders Dinner. Midland, Michigan, November 2019 – ABC Greater Michigan Chapter held its annual Founders Dinner on November 1st at the H Hotel. ABC Greater Michigan Chapter honored 5 critical people as the “Champions of ABC’s Trifecta” who received a full induction into ABC’s hall of fame. Those gentlemen were Arlan Meekoff (former Senate Majority Leader), Chris
Nov 05Affordable Health Care Expanded in Bay City
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers (GLBHC) has acquired the McLaren Bay Psychiatric Associates (MBPA) practice and building at 690 S. Trumbull St. in Bay City. As MBPA becomes integrated as the newest GLBHC practice, we are excited to announce the new health care location and are honored to welcome current and new patients. Many current employees, including Dr. Ingram and Dr. Lathia along with other healthcare providers, will continue their full commitment to the health center and will continue to see their
Nov 01Saginaw Medical Federal Credit Union Changes its Name to Health Advantage Federal Credit Union
Saginaw Medical Federal Credit Union (SMFCU), announced today that it is changing its name and brand identity as part of a larger journey to improve the financial health for the healthcare industry. “Last year we expanded our charter to include anyone who works in the healthcare industry within the state of Michigan,” said Laura Crase, CEO. “The name captures the heart of our credit union, our philosophy of service, our members and our community. Health Advantage is the foundation that our membership
Oct 30DCECU employees serve community at volunteer-run, low-cost grocery store
MEDIA CONTACT: Teresa Cunningham Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union Work: 989.835.7794, ext. 4833 tcunningham@dcecu.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DCECU employees serve community at volunteer-run, low-cost grocery store MIDLAND, MICHIGAN,
Oct 30CNC Hires Interpretive Naturalist Lindsey Harrell
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2019 CONTACT: Jamie Hockstra Director of Marketing and Communications 989.631.030 | 989.631.7070 f jhockstra@chippewanaturecenter.org CNC Hires Interpretive Naturalist Lindsey Harrell Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) has hired Lindsey Harrell as an Interpretive Naturalist. Harrell most recently worked for Colorado Parks and Wildlife as a Seasonal Interpretive Naturalist, where she developed and presented interpretive programs connecting visitors to the natural and
Oct 30CNC Receives Grant for Chippewa Trail Bridge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 8, 2019CONTACT: Jamie HockstraDirector of Marketing and Communications989.631.030 | 989.631.7070 fjhockstra@chippewanaturecenter.org CNC Receives Grant for Chippewa Trail Bridge Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) has received a $125,000 grant from the Midland Area Community Foundation’s Healthy Community Fund for its Chippewa Trail Bridge Maintenance and Repair Project.In 2005, CNC built the 3.5 mile Chippewa Trail connecting CNC to downtown Midland at the Tridge. Thousands of
Oct 30Covenant HealthCare and Mary Free Bed Expand Joint Venture
Chris Mills, External Relations Kristin Knoll, Public Relations Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Covenant HealthCare 616.840.9872 (w) 616.490.0480 (c) 989.583.7655 (w) 989.714.4473 (c) Press Release October 7, 2019 Covenant HealthCare and Mary Free Bed Expand Joint Venture Leaders from Covenant HealthCare and Mary Free Bed are expanding the scope of their existing 50-50 joint venture. In addition to the current 41-bed inpatient
Oct 29Greater Michigan Construction Academy Appoints New Leadership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Greater Michigan Construction Academy Appoints New Leadership Midland & Lansing Michigan, June 2019 – The Greater Michigan Construction Academy Board of Directors announces the promotion of Stephanie Davis to President, succeeding Jimmy Greene who is stepping down to focus solely as CEO & President of Associated Builders & Contractors, Greater Michigan Chapter. “We’ve worked deliberately to separate both organizations so that they’re operating independently while in partnership
Oct 28Combating Candy Overload this Halloween
News Release MidMichigan Health For Immediate ReleaseOctober 28, 2019Combating Candy Overload this HalloweenMIDLAND, Mich. – With Halloween just around the corner comes the opportunity for families to talk to their little goblins about the role of candy in a healthful and happy diet. “While copious amounts of candy and sweets are not good for your child, one night of eating a little extra won’t cause harm,” said Ashley Shankool, R.D., C.D.E., Diabetes Center and Nutrition Services, MidMichigan Health.
Oct 2410th Annual Girls on the Run Saginaw Bay Celebratory 5K
Community Members of All Ages Invited to Register for 10th Annual Girls on the Run Saginaw Bay Celebratory 5K“Reindeer Run” Through Downtown Saginaw For the 10th year, Girls on the Run Saginaw Bay will host a celebratory 5K open to men, women, community runners and walkers of all ages. Affectionately known as the “Reindeer Run”, more than 800 antlered participants will run, walk, and skip through streets of Downtown Saginaw thanks to our presenting sponsor, Burt Watson. The 5K leads the Positive Results
Oct 24Covenant HealthCare Seeks Hospice Volunteers; Informational Meeting November 6
Covenant HealthCare Seeks Hospice Volunteers; Informational Meeting November 6Covenant Visiting Nurse Association/Hospice is looking for volunteers interested in providing support for hospice patients, families and staff in the areas it serves (Saginaw, Bay, Tuscola, Huron, Sanilac, and Midland counties). Volunteers select the service opportunities that most appeal to them, including patient work, journaling/last letters, faith-based services, music therapy, special events, community outreach and beautician
Oct 23CNC to Host MMRC Rock Show Nov 2-3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 22, 2019CONTACT:Jamie Hockstra, Director of Marketing & Communicationsjhockstra@chippewanaturecenter.org989.631.0830 | 989.631.7070 f CNC to Host MMRC Rock Show Nov 2-3 Chippewa Nature Center will host the Mid-Michigan Rock Club’s (MMRC) 26th annual Rock Show Sat, Nov 2 and Sat, Nov 3 from 10 am to 5 pm each day at 400 S Badour Rd in Midland. Admission is free. The show will include presentations, educational displays and activities for all ages related to identification
Oct 21MidMichigan Celebrates 200th Heart Valve Procedure Milestone
News Release MidMichigan Health For Immediate ReleaseOctober 21, 2019 MidMichigan Celebrates 200th Heart Valve Procedure Milestone MIDLAND, Mich. – In July 2016, members of MidMichigan’s comprehensive Structural Heart Program began performing a new minimally invasive heart valve procedure known as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). This month, MidMichigan celebrates a program milestone with the completion of its 200th TAVR case. The TAVR procedure, which is less invasive than
Sep 11New United Financial Credit Union location coming to Bay County
United Financial Credit Union will be adding a new location in Bay County in the fall of 2020.Their Bay County location will be located at 6354 Westside Saginaw Road {M-84} at the corner of 3 Mile Road and Westside Saginaw Road in Frankenlust Township. The Credit Union expects to break ground in early 2020, with a completion date in the fall of 2020. United Financial is currently working with TSSF Architects, Inc. for the design of this new location. This location will feature some of the newest technology
