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Baby Receives Life-Saving Care Thanks to Sparrow/U-M Health Partnership

Michigan Business Network
July 7, 2023 2:00 PM

LANSING, MI – A Grand Ledge baby born weeks prematurely is healthy today because of life-saving care from the pediatric partnership between Sparrow and University of Michigan Health (U-M Health).

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Senator Stabenow, Integrated Services of Kalamazoo CEO, and HHS Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use

Michigan Business Network
July 7, 2023 7:00 AM

Highlight Success of Transformational Behavioral Health Initiative in Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO – U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow joined Integrated Services of Kalamazoo CEO Jeff Patton and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use and the leader of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Dr. Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon to highlight the transformational behavioral health services provided by the clinic.  Integrated Services of Kalamazoo is one of 34 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in Michigan, a highly successful initiative created by Senator Stabenow.  

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Gov. Whitmer Applauds Passage of ‘Make it in Michigan’ Budget

Michigan Business Network
July 6, 2023 12:00 PM

Balanced, bipartisan budget makes investments to lower costs, grow the economy, support student success, and deliver on the kitchen-table issues   

LANSING, Mich. — Last Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer celebrated the passage of a balanced, bipartisan state budget for Fiscal Year 2024 focused on growing the economy, lowering costs, delivering on kitchen-table issues, and helping anyone “Make it in Michigan.” 

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Gov. Whitmer on Budget Investments Powering ‘Make it in Michigan’ Strategy

Michigan Business Network
July 5, 2023 9:00 AM

Bipartisan budget delivers on comprehensive economic development strategy centered on projects, people, and places, puts Michigan in strong economic position to win future    

LANSING, Mich. — Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted investments in the recently passed bipartisan budget that deliver on “Make it in Michigan,” a comprehensive economic development strategy unveiled at the Mackinac Policy Conference. 

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Gov. Whitmer Encourages Michigan Communities to Apply for a Grant from the MI Fire Equipment Grant Program

Michigan Business Network
July 4, 2023 11:00 AM

$12 Million Available for Firefighter Equipment Purchases   

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Michigan communities with part-time, on-call, or volunteer firefighters have a week remaining to apply for a grant to purchase fire equipment through the MI Fire Equipment Grant Program before the July 10 deadline.  

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Gov. Whitmer Announces More than 200,000 Michiganders will Gain Access to High-Speed Internet Under Historic Funding from Biden Administration

Michigan Business Network
July 4, 2023 7:00 AM

Michigan received the fourth-highest grant funding in the nation to expand high-speed internet to households and small businesses.  

LANSING, Mich. -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced Michigan is set to receive over $1.5 billion through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to expand high-speed internet access and digital equity to over 200,000 Michiganders in unserved and underserved areas across the state.

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MHA | Michigan Health & Hospital Association Announces Awards Honoring Healthcare Leaders, Programs

Michigan Business Network
June 30, 2023 4:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) announced its 2023 awards recognizing several individuals and programs on June 29 during its Annual Membership Meeting on Mackinac Island.

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Sparrow News: Sparrow Clinton Hospital Awards First BEE Honor

Michigan Business Network
June 29, 2023 5:00 PM

Sparrow Clinton Hospital awards first BEE honor to recognize outstanding caregiver

ST. JOHNS, MI – Sparrow Clinton Hospital is pleased to announce its first BEE Honoree, Rhonda Fenby-Morse, a Respiratory Therapist with remarkable selflessness and willingness to help others.

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Protect Michigan Students at Schools, Colleges, and Universities

Michigan Business Network
June 29, 2023 4:00 PM

from Abuse, Keep Communities Safe

LANSING, Mich – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to protect Michigan students at schools, colleges, and universities from abuse. 

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MHA | Michigan Health & Hospital Association Elects 2023-2024 Officers and Board Members

Michigan Business Network
June 29, 2023 2:00 PM

OKEMOS, Mich. — Members of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) elected new officers and appointed board members during the association’s Annual Membership Meeting June 29. Officers of the 2023-2024 MHA Board of Trustees include Shannon Striebich, chair; Julie Yaroch, DO, chair-elect; and Bill Manns, treasurer. In addition, Brian Peters was reappointed to serve an indefinite term of office as CEO of the association.

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