by Abbei Monroe | Sep 16, 2019 | Donors, General news, Health Care
It seems odd now to contemplate a time when women were not fully welcomed into all aspects of the medical profession. But Dr. Carol Markiewicz remembers her own battles to break through the “glass ceiling” as she pioneered new paths for women in medicine. And she...
by Abbei Monroe | Sep 9, 2019 | General news, Grants
How many times did your parents admonish you to “be nice” when you were growing up? Now the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan is using that phrase to build awareness of mental health in schools. The be nice. Action Plan helps normalize conversation around...
by Abbei Monroe | Sep 5, 2018 | General news, Grants
NEWAYGO COUNTY, Mich. – Mental health is at forefront of conversations in Newaygo county schools this school-year because the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan is launching be nice. programming in all five school districts throughout the county. The launch of...
by kindred | Jul 26, 2018 | General news, OsteoCHAMPS, OsteoScholars
Eleven local high school students experienced a week of medical school at Michigan State University as part of the OsteoCHAMPS program, a nine-day, on-campus, pre-medical experience. This year’s participants represent seven West Michigan high schools and include: Ann...
by Abbei Monroe | Jul 13, 2018 | General news, OsteoCHAMPS, OsteoScholars
Do you know a student with the talent and drive to become a physician? Applications are now being accepted this year’s class of West Michigan OsteoScholars. West Michigan OsteoScholars is a program that partners with top local resources to give high school...