A Focus On Healthcare & Wellness

Battle Creek Elementary Brings the Community to School

Zinta Aistars Saturday, February 02, 2013

At Prairieview Elementary in Battle Creek, the Developing the Community School Project uses a holistic approach to achieve school success.

D.A. Blodgett - St. John's: 125 Years of Helping Kids

J. Bennett Rylah Monday, December 17, 2012

Twenty-five perent of children in Kent County are living in poverty. In the face of this startling statistic, D.A. Blodgett - St. John's, West Michigan's oldest child welfare organization, strives to make a difference.

Fresh Food Fairy gives fresh perspective to veggies and fruits

Amie Heasley Tuesday, December 04, 2012

You don't have to clap your hands to keep the Fresh Food Fairy alive. Instead, Hether Frayer is doing what she can to make sure Kalamazoo children get it when it comes to fresh food so they can live longer themselves.

Teaching kids about food from the ground up

Dawn Gorman Monday, November 26, 2012

Stephanie Reuter has melded her expertise and passion to create Grow. Cook. Learn., her exciting new Lansing business that uses a hands-on approach to teach kids about community, gardening, and cooking.

Ele's Place: Healing Through Listening

Veronica Gracia-Wing Monday, July 23, 2012

A positive fixture in the Lansing community for over 20 years, Ele’s Place is now nationally recognized for their work in helping countless children heal and cope with grief. In January, the organization received a $25,000 grant from The New York Life Foundation to use toward their efforts in expanding the success of their unique program to new Michigan communities. Whether it’s listening to the needs of a community or those of a grieving child, Ele’s Place is clearly doing something very right.

Strong Beginnings

J. Bennett Rylah Friday, April 27, 2012

There is a shocking racial disparity when it comes to infant mortality rates. Learn about how Strong Beginnings is working to decrease this disparity and dismantle racism in West Michigan.