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Nurses Receive DAISY Award for Extraordinary, Compassionate Care
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MyMichigan Expands Unique Non-Surgical Sports Medicine Program
Published on December 18, 2024MyMichigan Expands Unique Non-Surgical Sports Medicine Program Angel Bermudez, M.D. Shelby Crawford, M.D. Anthony Holst, D.O.1 of 3 In an effort to expedite the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients suffering from musculoskeletal conditions, MyMichigan Health recently expanded its unique WellSport Sports Medicine Program to include new locations in Alpena, Saginaw and West Branch. This is in addition to the existing locations in Alma, Bay City, Clare, Midland and Mt.
City to hold 2025 Citizens’ Academy of Mt. Pleasant; accepting applications now
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2024 City to hold Citizens’ Academy of Mt. Pleasant; accepting applications now Mt. Pleasant, Mich. – The eighth Citizens’ Academy is now accepting applications. Presented by the City of Mt. Pleasant, the academy is designed to engage members of the community and to expand their knowledge of the structure and functions of local government. Participants will attend seven weekly sessions beginning Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Each session will offer an in-depth look at the
Golden Ticket Raffle Winners Announced, Proceeds Support Alma Volunteers Fund
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Ways to Approach the Upcoming Holidays Without Overindulging
Published on December 12, 2024Ways to Approach the Upcoming Holidays Without Overindulging Angela Munro, R.N., B.S.N., C.B.N. While the holidays are a filled with great opportunities to gather with friends and family members, many of those holiday gatherings are also filled with food and the temptation to overeat. Despite these real temptations, there are a variety of ways to prepare for the upcoming holidays to prevent overindulging. “The most important step is to be aware of how much you are eating
Applications for Bailey Fund Scholarships 2025-26 Now Being Accepted
Published on December 12, 2024Applications for Bailey Fund Scholarships Now Being Accepted Applications to the Bernard F. and Melissa Anne Bailey Family Fund Health Care Scholarship program at MyMichigan Health are now available for the 2025-2026 school year. Students may access the application online at www.mymichigan.org/bailey. Applications and support documentation will only be accepted electronically. The deadline for the 2025-2026 school year is Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The fund, initiated through
Safer Homes, Happy Families 2024
Safer Homes, Happy Families Hey homeowners! Let me guess – the joys of homeownership didn’t prepare you for the potential of lead on your property? The Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund offers personal loans for lead hazard reduction projects across the state of Michigan. The Lead Fund was designed for homeowners, landlords and property owners who do not meet eligibility for free local or state lead abatement services. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has partnered with Michigan
Palmer Named Chief Nursing Officer
Published on December 13, 2024Palmer Named Chief Nursing Officer Marissa Palmer, D.N.P., R.N., has accepted the role of chief nursing officer for MyMichigan Health effective Dec. 22, 2024. The role was previously held by Tammy Terrell, M.S.N., R.N., who will be serving as senior operations administrator prior to her official retirement in mid-2025. Marissa Palmer, D.N.P., R.N., has accepted the role of chief nursing officer for MyMichigan Health effective Dec. 22, 2024. The role was previously held by
Rise Donation Drive
Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal Reminders
Advanced Surgical Services Construction Project Now Complete
Advanced Surgical Services Construction Project Now Complete The new private pre-operative and recovery rooms complete the state-of-the-art surgical services construction project at MyMichigan Medical Center Alma. The new area offers increased comfort and privacy for patients and their families, as well as the most advanced surgical technology. Constructions on the final phase of the 51,200 square-foot surgical suite renovation and expansion project wrapped up this month at MyMichigan Medical Center Alma.
Mock Interview Day: Volunteers Needed
We’re inviting you to make a lasting difference by volunteering for Mock Interview Day 2025 on Friday, February 28, 2025!This impactful event, hosted by Mid Michigan College, Michigan State University Extension, Central Michigan University, Michigan Works!, MyMichigan Health, Clare-Gladwin RESD, and local schools, will help high school students from Clare, Isabella, Gratiot, and Gladwin Counties gain essential interview experience and receive real-world feedback.Why We Need YouYour expertise can help
Christmas Celebration Parade Route and Road Closure Information 12/4/2024
Christmas Celebration Parade Route and Road Closure Information MT. PLEASANT, Mi - It is time to visit Downtown Mt. Pleasant and enjoy the Christmas Celebration slated for December 6-7, 2024. Please note the following street and parking lot closures. For detailed event information visit: www.mt-pleasant.org/christmas. Beginning December 6 at 8 a.m., cars left on the streets and parking lots noted below will be subject to towing. Towed vehicles will be moved to City Hall (320 W. Broadway St.) Friday,
Mt. Pleasant Agency and McArthur Insurance Agency Celebrate Giving Tuesday
Mt. Pleasant Agency and McArthur Insurance Agency Celebrate Giving Tuesday MT. PLEASANT, Mich., December 3, 2024 — In the spirit of giving and in recognition of Giving Tuesday, Mt. Pleasant Agency and McArthur Insurance Agency are giving away $6,000 to organizations in the central Michigan area. This is the fourth year the agencies have celebrated Giving Tuesday in this way. The agencies’ Giving Tuesday project began in 2020 because of the awareness that COVID-19 had a profound impact on schools
MMDC Celebrates New Headquarters with Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 26, 2024 Mount Pleasant, Michigan MMDC Celebrates New Headquarters with Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Middle Michigan Development Corporation (MMDC) celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters at 111 South University Street in Mt. Pleasant with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The new headquarters will serve as a hub for economic development initiatives for the counties they serve, providing a modern and collaborative workspace
Wound Treatment Centers Recognized for Exceptional Care
ound Treatment Centers Recognized for Exceptional Care Wound Treatment Center staff at MyMichigan Medical Center Clare. Wound Treatment Center staff at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Wound Treatment Center staff at MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin. Wound Treatment Center staff at MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch. Wound Treatment Center staff at MyMichigan Medical Center Alma.1 of 5 The Wound Treatment Centers at MyMichigan Medical Centers in Alma, Alpena, Clare, Midland and West Branch are
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