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. 

A participant on tractor at last years Berville Festival's Tractor Pull Competition.
Start your tractors at this years Berville Festival

The Berville Festival, hosted by the Berville Lions Club is celebrating its 45 years on July 13 and 14. They have capitalized on the county residents' love of tractors and the Lions raise money yearly for their important causes while bringing the community together.

Jack Besgrove, pitcher for the Australia men's national softball team.
Blue Water Fast Pitch tournament brings international flavor to Port Huron

Sports fans watch out as the Blue Water Fast Pitch tournament brings some of the best-ranked softball teams and players worldwide on June 28-30 in Pine Grove Park.

The Inclusive Health Care Taskforce hosted an information and resource fair on June 13.
Michigan coalition works to address health disparities for older adults

A broad coalition of Michigan organizations has come together to address health disparities that affect Michigan's rapidly growing population of older adults.

OUCARES day camps create a space where autistic kids don’t feel judged, gain some independence from parents, and interact with peers.
Summertime is “a time of possibilities” and challenges for autistic kids and adults

Summer break creates opportunities for fun and family adventures along with the challenges of changing routines.

Historic Trolley at the Downtown Transit Center in Port Huron.
Blue Water Area transit’s historic summer trolley on the road again

Blue Water Area Transit's 40th season of providing seasonal fixed-route service on its narrated historic trolley. Explore the historical background and current details on the trolley service area, times, and cost, where to board the trolley, and where to find and get more information on the trolley service.

(Left to right) Jason Stier, SCAA Vice President, Cathy Ingles, SCAA Office Manager, and Dave Fry, SCAA President.
“There will be something for everyone” at St. Clair’s Art Fair this weekend

This year marks the St. Clair Art Association’s 53rd annual Art Fair featuring unique handmade crafts from 150 talented artists, displaying items at Palmer Park, Riverview Plaza, and the Alice W. Moore Center for the Arts.

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