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Wildfire Credit Union Announces Partnership with Greenlight Money App for Kids

Wildfire Credit Union Announces Partnership with Greenlight Money App for Kids   News Release Date: November 21, 2024    Wildfire Credit Union has announced its partnership with Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc. to provide its members free* access to the award winning “debit card and money app for kids”. This partnership is part of Wildfire’s commitment to youth financial literacy, and to be our members’ financial institution of choice for life by providing innovative services, benefits, and

Members First Credit Union Welcomes Erin Strang to Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE: 11/19/2024 Contact Information: Rachel Hilbrandt, Marketing Communications Specialist rhilbrandt@mfcu.net / 989.513.7233 https://www.mfcu.net Erin Strang Members First Credit Union Welcomes Erin Strang to Board of Directors Midland, MI – Members First Credit Union (M1) is thrilled to announce Erin Strang as the newest addition to its Board of Directors. With a strong background in economic development and extensive experience as President and CEO of Central Michigan

Mt. Pleasant Police Department’s Cram-a-Cruiser Drive Offers Dining Deals and Fun

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2024Mt. Pleasant Police Department’s Cram-a-Cruiser Drive Offers Dining Deals and Fun MT. PLEASANT, MI - The Mt. Pleasant Police Department (MPPD), Krapohl Ford Lincoln, as well as restaurants, Mountain Town Station, and Summit Smokehouse, invite the public to help ‘cram a cruiser’ with new, unwrapped, unopened toys to support Toys for Tots.         •November 29 – December 16 Treat yourself to a delicious meal while helping the toy drive. Bring a toy and enjoy 25% off

Mt. Pleasant Christmas Celebration Schedule

Medical Centers Receive Safety Grades for Fall 2024

Medical Centers Receive Safety Grades for Fall 2024 Excellent patient experience and strong safety practices have earned MyMichigan Health hospitals high achievements in The Leapfrog Group’s latest safety grade updates. MyMichigan Medical Centers in Alma, Alpena, and West Branch maintained consecutive “A” grades. MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw earned a “B.” MyMichigan Medical Centers in Midland and Sault Ste. Marie earned a “C,” with Sault’s overall safety score improving from last release. Leapfrog did

New Women’s Health Provider Joins MyMichigan’s Medical Centers in Mt. Pleasant and Alma

New Women’s Health Provider Joins MyMichigan’s Medical Centers in Mt. Pleasant and Alma Jennifer Schmidt, D.O. Board-certified physician and surgeon, Jennifer Schmidt, D.O., has joined MyMichigan Obstetrics and Gynecology. She delivers babies at MyMichigan Medical Center Alma, located at 300 East Warwick Drive, in Alma, and sees patients in her office at MyMichigan Medical Center Mt. Pleasant at 4851 East Pickard Street, Suite 2100, in Mt. Pleasant. Dr. Schmidt also performs surgery at MyMichigan Medical

Incompass Michigan Apex Award

PRESS RELEASE11/12/2024MMI, headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, MI, is proud to announce that our President & CEO, Cherie Johnson, has been selected as the recipient of the Incompass Michigan Apex Award for Transformational Leadership, held at the conference on November 8, 2024. Incompass Michigan is a statewide network of human service providers committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, optimal independence, and engagement in the community, with enhanced quality and fullness of life.The Apex awards

High Flying News from the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Airport

High Flying News from the Mt. Pleasant Airport  Capital Improvements After more than a year of planning and securing grant funding, the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Airport’s (KMOP) taxiway and lighting project has been completed well below the projected $2.7 million cost. The project was fully funded through grants.90% Federal Grants5% State Grants5% Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Local Match Funds Improvements included a reconstructed 35-foot-wide taxiway, LED lighting and updated signage. To bring the layout of

Wildfire Credit Union Celebrates CU Kind Day by Delivering Snack Baskets to Local First Responders

Medical Center Receives Project Support from Clare County Community Foundation

Medical Center Receives Project Support from Clare County Community Foundation Fence screening has been installed around the construction site at MyMichigan Medical Center Clare as the crew continue digging footings and foundation work for the $40 million multi-phase expansion and revitalization of the Medical Center.  The MyMichigan Health Foundation received a $10,000 grant from the John A. and Audrey Brown Memorial Endowment Fund at the Clare County Community Foundation to support the expansion and

MyMichigan Urgent Care Alma Extending Weekend Hours

MyMichigan Urgent Care Alma Extending Weekend Hours MyMichigan Urgent Care Alma is extending weekend hours to better serve patients. Beginning Sunday, November 10, Urgent Care will be open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days per week, providing a convenient alternative for immediate care when the patient’s regular doctor is not available. The Urgent Care is located at 321 E. Warwick Drive across from MyMichigan Medical Center Alma. MyMichigan Urgent Care Alma specializes in treating minor emergencies such as cuts

Health Park Celebrates 10 Years of Serving Harrison Community

Health Park Celebrates 10 Years of Serving Harrison Community Employees recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of MyMichigan Health Park Harrison serving the community. Pictured front row, left to right: Mary Klenke, R.N., Catherine Balanda, F.N.P., Christopher deCastro, D.O., Phani Deepthi Vadlamudi, M.D., Jamie Walderzak, P.A.-C., Kathryn Tasson, P.A.-C., and Mariah Moore, F.N.P. Pictured back row, left to right: Amy Hubbard, Tarah Hardy, Kayla Simon, R.N., Gabrielle Gamble, Crystal Sutton, Patricia

Continued Insurance Plan Evaluation Leads to Termination of Humana MA

Continued Insurance Plan Evaluation Leads to Termination of Humana MA In the best interest of patients, Midland-based health system MyMichigan Health will end participation with Humana Medicare Advantage (MA) in January 2025. The decision comes following an extensive evaluation process of current health insurance offerings, which also included the recent announcement of MyMichigan ending its Aetna MA participation. “We fully understand the impact a decision such as this can have on patients and their

Lung Cancer Screenings Offered in Alma, Alpena Midland, West Branch Nov. 9

Lung Cancer Screenings Offered in Alma, Alpena Midland, West Branch Nov. 9 In recognition of National Lung Cancer Screening Day, MyMichigan Medical Centers in Alma, Alpena, Midland and West Branch is extending its hours and offering lung cancer screenings on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon. National Lung Cancer Screening Day was established to raise awareness of early cancer detection through screening, as well as to rise above the stigma and celebrate individuals who make the decision to get

Laser Light Show Added to Downtown Mt. Pleasant Christmas Celebration Line-Up

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SHOE SENSATION TO HOST 9th ANNUAL SOCKS FOR TROOPS FUNDRAISER

SHOE SENSATION CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 253 America Place Jeffersonville, IN 47130 marketing@shoesensation.com (812) 288-7659 SHOE SENSATION TO HOST 9th ANNUAL SOCKS FOR TROOPS FUNDRAISER Shoe Sensation is collecting socks for members of the Military and local Veterans Shoe Sensation, a regional chain of name brand family shoe stores, is hosting its 9th annual “Socks for Troops” fundraiser in all of their 240+ retail locations. Last year Shoe Sensation collected over 50,000 pairs of socks and

Three Straight Years, MyMichigan Named to Forbes Best Employers List

Three Straight Years, MyMichigan Named to Forbes Best Employers List  For the third straight year, MyMichigan Health has been named to Forbes Magazine “America’s Best Employers By State” list. The award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Of the 75 Michigan organizations listed, MyMichigan ranked 12 and was second on the list of Michigan healthcare systems under the Healthcare & Social Services industry category. “It’s an honor to

Virtual Program Explores Early Detection of Lung Cancer

Virtual Program Explores Early Detection of Lung Cancer  Lung cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the United States and the leading cause of cancer related deaths among both men and women. In fact, each year, approximately 200,000 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer. Exposure to tobacco smoke, asbestos, and/or radon, as well as a personal and/or family history of cancer are all known risk factors. For those interested in learning more about the disease, MyMichigan Health will hold

Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant Recognizes Outstanding Citizens for Centennial Celebration

Turnaround Times in Imaging Test Results Back on Track

Turnaround Times in Imaging Test Results Back on Track After several months of solution implementation, turnaround times in almost every category of imaging at MyMichigan Health have returned to expected levels. “We know this has been a long and frustrating road for our patients and staff, but we are now on the other side thanks to an ‘all hands on deck’ commitment to resolve the issue,” said Lydia Watson, M.D., president and CEO, MyMichigan Health. “We extend a special thank you to our imaging leadership

MyMichigan Health Announces Plans to Grow Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant

MyMichigan Health Announces Plans to Grow Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant MyMichigan Medical Center Mt. Pleasant is growing to meet the community’s current and future needs. MyMichigan Health recently announced  plans to expand the Medical Center by investing more than $860,000 to renovate space, expand outpatient services and align physician specialties to improve access, enhance the patient experience and better serve the local communities.  The project is expected to be fully complete by May 2025. As