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Health & Wellness Fair Returns

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Monday, June 20th, 2016, 7:00am
Health & Wellness Fair Returns

Help benefit Pause for a Cause – A Dog for a Vet & West Michigan Veteran Assistance Program with your attendance at this Health & Wellness Fair.

For the second year, all ages are invited to Heather Hills for a special afternoon of live entertainment, food and fun.

Visit the Village of Heather Hills located at 1055 Forest Hill Avenue SE in Grand Rapids from 11am-4pm on Wednesday, June 22.

Call: (616)974-5303 or e-mail: kmadendorp@heatherhills.com for more information.

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HFM’s Walkin’ on the Wild Side

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Monday, October 5th, 2015, 4:27pm
HFM’s Walkin’ on the Wild Side

Put on your walking shoes for the first 5k walk in West Michigan for the Hemophilia Foundation! Be a participant in this event to help raise awareness & funds for HFM’s programs & services for those in Michigan with bleeding disorders.

Walkin’ on the West Side for Hemophilia takes place this Saturday, October 10 at Fifth Third Ballpark at 4500 West River Road in Grand Rapids. Check in is at 9:00am and the walk is at 10:00am

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Cherry Health & Grand Rapids Public Library Observe Successes in Early Childhood Development Class

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Thursday, April 2nd, 2015, 4:35pm
Cherry Health & Grand Rapids Public Library Observe Successes in Early Childhood Development Class

News Release:

Cherry Health continues its collaboration with the Grand Rapids Public Library, offering free family activity classes for children ages 2-5. EatPlayGrow™ is an initiative to help families develop healthy habits from an early age.

Jacklyn Chandler, EatPlayGrow™ Coordinator, noted: “We have had a wonderful community response to class activities and lessons. Families enjoy this dedicated time with their children – from story time to amusing experiments with glue. We witness a lot of laughter in our classes.”

April classes focus on healthy food choices while referencing a familiar image – the traffic light!

The classes also feature art-making, storytelling, music, and movement activities to encourage knowledge attainment and to learn through play!

The following is the class schedule for the month of April:

Wednesday, April 8, 1:30 p.m.
West Leonard Branch
1017 Leonard NW 49504

 

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My Town: Become a hero by giving blood during Red Cross Month

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Saturday, February 28th, 2015, 8:00am
My Town: Become a hero by giving blood during Red Cross Month

During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross reminds eligible blood donors that it doesn’t take a cape or super powers to be a hero. By donating blood, donors can become a hero for patients in need.

Red Cross Month is dedicated to the everyday heroes who support the Red Cross mission by giving blood, volunteering their time, learning lifesaving skills or making a financial contribution.

The need for blood is constant. The Red Cross depends on blood donor heroes in communities across the nation to collect enough blood to meet the needs of patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals nationwide. Donors with all blood types are needed, particularly those with types O negative, A negative and B negative.

To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

 

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

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My Town: Mail-in cancer tests, produce programs get state funding

Submitted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 10th, 8:00 am
My Town: Mail-in cancer tests, produce programs get state funding

LANSING, Mich. – Making fruits and vegetables more readily available, cancer screenings by mail, health coaches and exercise programs are just several of the local initiatives getting funding from the Michigan Department of Community Health.

The MDCH recently announced 44 projects are getting approximately $1.34 million, including a dozen projects in West Michigan.  The grants include:

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My Town: 12 tips to stay safe in this extreme cold

Submitted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 10th, 8:00 am
My Town: 12 tips to stay safe in this extreme cold

The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division are sharing their top tips to stay safe in this extreme cold.

"As we saw last winter, these arctic blasts can create hazardous situations," said Capt. Chris A. Kelenske, Deputy State Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and commander of the MSP/EMHSD. "Citizens are encouraged to monitor local weather reports and follow the appropriate steps to stay safe during these extremely cold and potentially life-threatening temperatures."

Exposure to these subzero temperatures could potentially cause frostbite and hypothermia, as well as create hazardous driving conditions.

To stay safe during cold weather:

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My Town: Flu uptick expected to hurt blood donations

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 30th, 9:00 am
My Town: Flu uptick expected to hurt blood donations

KENT COUNTY, Mich.—With this flu season on track to be one of the worst in years, the American Red Cross is worried blood donations will take a hit.

Traditionally, the winter months are already a difficult time for donation drives, with holiday traveling, school breaks and inclement weather.  The American Red Cross is hoping more West Michiganders will make a resolution to roll up their sleeve and give life-saving blood.  All blood types are needed. 

 

Allegan

  • Jan. 21, from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. – American Legion

 

Allendale

  • Jan. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. – Grand Valley State University Kirkhof Center

 

Coopersville

  • Jan. 26, from 12:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. – Coopersville United Methodist Church

 

Fennville

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