HANCOCK — Copper Shores Community Health Foundation recently distributed 20 automated external defibrillators (AED) to 10 organizations and municipalities in Houghton, Baraga and Keweenaw Counties. Copper Shores President and CEO Kevin Store said the foundation bulk ordered the devices and ...
LAURIUM – The Keweenaw Health Foundation (KHF) has awarded a $25,000 grant to the CLK Early Childhood Center to support the development of a dedicated early childhood playground for daycare and preschool children. The project will create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate outdoor play space designed specifically for children ages 0-5, helping strengthen physical activity, social development, and overall well-being during the most critical years of childhood growth. Currently, CLK Elementary School's youngest learners share a playground area with older elementary ...
MARQUETTE —The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is encouraging locals to take a step outside during Michigan Trails Week, which began Saturday and runs Sept. 26. "Michigan's trails system is as diverse as the state itself," reads the DNR website. "Whether it's a meandering walk with ...
WAUSAU, Wis. – September is Suicide Prevention Month and Aspirus Health is encouraging people to start conversations about mental health and suicide prevention. Behavioral health leaders say those conversations can help people feel supported and remind them that help is available. This ...
HANCOCK — Community members are invited to a two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Oct. 28 and 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at UP Health System - Portage. This interactive training teaches participants how to recognize when someone may be experiencing thoughts of ...
LAURIUM — Flu season is right around the corner and health officials and educators are bracing for the increased volume in sick patients — old and young — and advising residents to get vaccinated for this year’s flu strains. Aspirus Keweenaw Director of Nursing Darcy Donnelly said ...
