Grand Rapids, MI – The biggest week of the year for Cherry Health and health centers around the nation is almost here. National Health Center Week (NHCW) occurs August 4-10, and Cherry Health will be joining with thousands of communities around the nation to recognize and celebrate the innovative work of Health Centers. Thanks to Read More
June 20, 2019 (Second Wave Media) – We’re all used to the idea that primary, behavioral, dental, vision, and substance abuse care are separate disciplines housed in separate facilities. But many in the healthcare world are beginning to see that model as not just inefficient, but costly and even detrimental to patients’ health. Benjamin F. Read More
May 31, 2019 (mlive) – During summer break, students and their families can continue to rely on the school-based health centers at three high schools in Grand Rapids Public Schools for a full range of services. The school year ends today for the district’s more than 16,000 students. Beginning Monday, June 3, the centers will Read More
April 29, 2019 (WGVU Radio) – Employee Assistance Center Director Leslie Fiorenzo sits down with Shelley Irwin to talk about why every employer should offer an employee assistance program. Listen Here >
April 10, 2019 (GRBJ) – A national association has rated a large group of organizations among the best places to work in the region. The National Association of Business Resources, or NABR, based in Warren, will honor 158 employers at West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For awards banquet on May 7 from Read More
February 22, 2019 (Grand Rapids Business Journal) – February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, which serves as a time each year for dentists and health care providers to highlight the importance of good oral health for children, their parents and caregivers, educators, communities and beyond. Last year, more than 1 in 3 Head Start Read More
February 7, 2019 (WZZM13) Qualifying individuals and families with a household income of $55,000 or less, can get their taxes prepped and filed for free. IRS trained and certified volunteers can help individuals and families receive their returns and Earned Income Tax Credit. This event is part of the Kent County Tax Credit Collation (KCTCC) Read More
February 4, 2019 (Washington D.C.) – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Health Subcommittee of the Senate Finance Committee, and Gary Peters (D-MI) today announced seven school-based health centers in Michigan will receive $696,861 from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This funding will Read More
January 18, 2019 (FOX17) – Brett Gingrich, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy Services, shares tips on how to avoid the flu this season. Read more >
January 11, 2019 (MLIVE) – Gov. Rick Snyder recently signed legislation designating $31.3 million for School Mental Health and Support Services within the K-12 budget. Advocates for children say years of lobbying and advocacy finally paid off in December. School leaders say every year they try to meet the growing needs of students with mental, Read More
