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Single Company Job Fair: First Class Healthcare Staffing, Saginaw

First Class Healthcare Staffing will be conducting on-the-spot interviews at Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! Saginaw Service Center, 312 E Genesee Ave, Saginaw MI 48607 on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 from 10:00am – 1:00pm.   Flyer is attached.   They will be conducting interviews for the following positions listed on Pure Michigan Talent Connect:   Caregiver (Multiple positions available) Job Opportunity: Caregiver at Saginaw, Michigan 48602 - Job Code: 231918181   Office Assistant Job

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

Hot Jobs will now be posted on the Great Lakes Bay Region Michigan Works! website

We’re excited to share that our weekly Hot Jobs will now be posted on the Great Lakes Bay Region Michigan Works! website: at  Home - Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works!    Look for the newest Hot Jobs every Monday.      You can access the weekly Hot Jobs in a few easy steps!  From the home page,  just go to the Job Seekers tab, and you will see Hot Jobs as the first drop down option. From there you can print out the PDF.  You also have the option to sort by Primary Industry, Employer Name, Location or Job

New President & CEO Named to Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce

New President & CEO Named to Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce The Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is excited to announce the selection of Padraic McMeel as the Chamber’s new president and chief executive officer. As President and CEO, McMeel will lead the Chamber’s members, staff, and volunteers in supporting local business in the Mt. Pleasant area. The Board and hiring committee sought a candidate who shares enthusiasm for and will build on the great things happening in

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