Prior to the arrival of Dr. Gary B. Rajah in June, patients needing treatment for certain kinds of strokes were flown to Grand Rapids, which meant their chances of successful recovery fell. Now, patie...
In mid-October, our family and close friends gathered for the annual grape harvest at our vineyard. It is a physically demanding, all-day effort, but we delivered a full load of fruit to the talented ...
Buying local just got a fresh twist. Dunegrass, a marijuana dispensary, is locally owned and operated, a situation which the owners say is uncommon in an industry dominated by downstate brands, owners...
Someone recently made the analogy that overcoming the challenges presented by the pandemic is similar to kayaking a swiftly moving river in northern Michigan. It is important to maintain keen focus in...
The game has changed for wellness, with area health and wellness professionals creatively approaching pandemic-related restrictions mandated by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in March. From the beginning of th...
In 2003, Cherryland Electric Cooperative had a reputation that was the pits. Its rates were high and reliability was terrible, says General Manager Tony Anderson, who was hired in March 2003 after the...
Several major capital improvement are moving forward for Munson Healthcare in spite of COVID-19-related impact and delays. “COVID has impacted our hospitals tremendously,” said Debra Henderson, in...
Telemedicine has taken off. From its obscure beginnings, the technology has been a boon for those avoiding potential COVID-19 infection sites – like hospitals and doctors’ offices. “Since COVID,...
It may be the best-kept secret in area healthcare, but that’s not the way Traverse Health Clinic wants to keep it. The clinic on South Garfield Road is redoubling efforts to reach those who could us...
by Craig Manning Matt Wille joined the Munson Healthcare team as president and CEO of Munson Medical Center (MMC) in late September of last year. Six months later, the world was facing a global pandem...
