Cherry Health is offering COVID-19 & Flu Vaccines at Grand Rapids Public Schools
Stay safe at school! Cherry Health is offering free COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinic at GRPS K5 and K8 buildings. You can see the schedule here. Read more here>
Cherry Health participates in Mel Trotter Ministries’ free, annual Thanksgiving meal
Mlive, November 3, 2021 – Cherry Health joined Mel Trotter Ministries’ Thanksgiving meal at DeVos Place to offer COVID-19 vaccines. Providing these vaccines where people are at removes barriers and increases vaccination rates for those experiencing homelessness in Grand Rapids. Read more here>
Efforts underway to address Michigan’s Digital divide
Second Wave, November 4, 2021 – Our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Leslie Pelkey recently spoke about virtual health visits and how a lack of broadband access is a barrier to health care for our patients. Increasing access to broadband services and smart devices can decrease health care disparities for Michiganders. Read more here>
COVID-19 Vaccine for children ages 5-11
Wood TV 8, October 20, 2021 – Our very own Dr. Jenny Bush recently spoke with @WOODTV about the anticipated approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. She shares information on the vaccine, its safety and how we’re preparing. Read more here>
Cherry Health offers same-day flu shots, COVID boosters at drive-through clinic
Fox 17, October 4, 2021 – Cherry Health is offering free flu shots to the public at its drive-through clinic through December, along with COVID-19 booster shots for those who qualify. The shots can be received on the same day and are free to the public regardless of insurance status. Appointments are required. Shots will Read More
Health centers based at Grand Rapids Public Schools are set to reopen on Oct. 4
Mlive, September 28, 2021 – The three Cherry Health School Based Health Centers at GRPS will be reopening on Monday, October 4 after closing in March 2020 due to the start of the coronavirus pandemic. GRPS Students and their siblings ages 10-21 can receive treatment through these health centers. Read more here>
Tasha Blackmon joins Phoenix Performance Partners on Culture Eats Everything Podcast
Cherry Health’s President and CEO, Tasha Blackmon joined Tom Willis CEO of Phoenix Performance Partners and host of the Culture Eats Everything podcast to discuss leadership coaching, transitioning into leadership, and more! To view the full podcast episode titled Culture Eats Everything, Ep. 25 on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/0lqsRul0OHE For more information on Phoenix Performance Read More
Vaccination event with free gift cards coming to GR Juneteenth celebration
Wzzm 13, June 14, 2021 – Cherry Health will join the Black Impact Collaborative’s Juneteenth event to provide free COVID-19 vaccines on Saturday, June 19 at Calder Plaza from 3 to 7 p.m. Gift cards will be provided to recipients while supplies last. Those interested in getting vaccinated should call (616) 965-8347 to register. Read Read More
Telehealth Becomes Important Tool For Mental Health Services
GVSU, May 25, 2021 – Cherry Health Outpatient Therapist Trisha Waun spoke with GVSU’s Jennifer Moss about changes to the way mental health services are being delivered as a result of the pandemic. Listen here>
Cherry Health strengthens efforts to vaccinate homeless in GR
WOOD TV 8, April 5, 2021 – Cherry Health is partnering with Mel Trotter and Degage ministries to provide a walk-in vaccine clinic for homeless individuals. The clinic, that will be open every other Monday, is putting the priority on people who have more barriers in the way of healthcare. Read more here>