Opioid health homes address physical, emotional, and social barriers to recovery.

Opioid health homes remove barriers to recovery

Opioid health homes provide a central point of contact where people living with opioid use disorder work with an interdisciplinary provider team to develop an individualized recovery care plan.

Marko Tomko.
Exploring what hides beneath the St. Clair River with Marko Tomko

The blue water area contains a rich history that can be studied by diving the St. Clair River. Marko Tomko, an avid diver, has been exploring the river's past for over 30 years and talks about his dives and the historic treasures he found there.

Mike Bica waiting on the number five bus on Pine Grove Avenue.
Blue Water Area Transit upgrades bus shelters, providing safety and modern-look to Port Huron

Blue Water Area Transit is upgrading its system with new shelters for riders around the city. The improvements have been well received by local riders who depend on the transit system.

Rosco the clown entertains children during the 2023 Yale Bologna Festival.
Celebrating small-town pride, Yale Bologna Festival returns for 34th year

A staple in the Blue Water Area for over three decades, the Yale Bologna Festival is set to return later this month.

Gipson Family.
Kind Human 4 Human Kind awarded $18,500 grant

Giving back is nothing new to the Gipson family, but last fall they turned their passion for helping others into the nonprofit Kind Human 4 Human Kind and recently received a $18,500 grant from the Community Foundation to help with their mission.

Harold Powell, Community Correspondent for The Keel.
Q&A: The journey of Community Correspondent Harold Powell

Harold Powell has become a local figure through his role as a Community Correspondent for The Keel. His journey reflects a profound love for his community and commitment to sharing its stories.

Michigan Health and Hospital Association represents all community hospitals in the state.
How public health collaborations with hospitals benefit Michigan’s communities

Yours, Mine and Ours — Public Health spoke with Lauren LaPine, Michigan Health and Hospital Association senior director of legislative and public policy about how various public health agencies and programs collaborate with hospitals across the state.  

The Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park in Port Huron.
Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park in Port Huron provides local job opportunities

Port Huron officials are reacquainting their community with the city's industrial hub while they give it a long-awaited rebrand.

Amy Nichols, campus coordinator for the Region IV Area Agency on Aging, at the Campus for Creative Aging's booth in the South Haven Art Fair. She shows an example of the Window to Our World art project for care partners.
Campus for Creative Aging helps Southwest Michigan seniors find purpose after retirement

Since 2017, the Campus for Creative Aging has been offering a variety of innovative opportunities for older adults in Berrien, Van Buren, and Cass counties – and helping younger residents understand and respect their older neighbors.

A sign at the start of the Michigan Nature Association trail reads "Leave nothing but your footsteps. Take nothing but inspiration"
Looking to stay active outdoors? Here are 4 local spots in St. Clair County

The summer can be a great time to enjoy the outdoors. In St. Clair County, there are many local spots for the community to enjoy activities like walking, bike riding, fishing, swimming, mushroom foraging, and more. 

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