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KINGSFORD — Kingsford High School senior Athena Donnelly has used her graphic design talent to create a new logo for the Nurses Honor Guard of Dickinson-Iron Counties. The volunteer nurse members chose the third-year Dickinson-Iron Technical Education Center Graphic Communications student’s artwork to represent the local non-profit organization. The Upper Peninsula Nurses Honor Guard was established in 2019 by Escanaba nurse Barb VanRooy, with the local group forming in May 2024. Last May, the chapter separated to become the Nurses Honor Guard of Dickinson-Iron Counties. “At ...

Strengthening rural health

LANSING — Last week, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) was awarded $173,128,201 for FY 2026 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under the Rural Health Transformation Program. “Today’s investment will support access to health care for rural ...

MDHHS announces new deputy director

LANSING, Mich. – Last week, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced Tim Click will serve as interim senior deputy director of its Children’s Services Administration (CSA) following Demetrius Starling’s departure to become the executive program officer for the Human Services Program at the Kresge Foundation. “MDHHS is deeply committed to keeping kids safe as well as supporting and strengthening Michigan families,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “I’m confident Tim Click will lead with integrity and stability as interim senior deputy ...

Michigan among states rejecting HHS plan

Maryland joined 18 states, including Michigan, and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit challenging a Health and Human Services declaration this month that health care facilities offering gender-affirming care to minors would be barred from Medicare and Medicaid. The lawsuit, filed last ...

Stemick joins Aspirus Iron River

IRON RIVER – Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics is proud to welcome Heather Stemick, PMHNP-BC, to its dedicated team of healthcare providers. Stemick specializes in comprehensive psychiatric care, including patient assessment, diagnosis, test interpretation and medication management. She ...

A celebration of success

ESCANABA – The Center for Youth Health and Wellness opened its doors on the Bay College Escanaba Campus in Fall 2024. The Center has quickly become a vital resource for students and local youth ages 10-21, providing accessible, high-quality medical and mental health services in a welcoming, ...