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Pictured from left to right: Julie Tatko, president and CEO, Baldwin Family Health Care; Donald Simila, CEO, Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center; Jeff Larsen, chief growth and development officer, Great Lakes Bay Health Centers; Representative Jack Bergman, Christine Riley, culture and communications coordinator, MidMichigan Community Health Services, and Nichole Causley, HHS grants coordinator, Bay Mills Indian Community Bay Mills Health Center.

Pictured from left to right: Julie Tatko, president and CEO, Baldwin Family Health Care; Donald Simila, CEO, Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center; Jeff Larsen, chief growth and development officer, Great Lakes Bay Health Centers; Representative Jack Bergman, Christine Riley, culture and communications coordinator, MidMichigan Community Health Services, and Nichole Causley, HHS grants coordinator, Bay Mills Indian Community Bay Mills Health Center.

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Community leaders highlight health centers

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
HOUGHTON LAKEMidMichigan Community Health Center joined the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) on Capitol Hill December 3-4 for their Fly-In Event.
Food Distribution at Christ The King

Food Distribution at Christ The King

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Food Distribution at Christ The King

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
GLADWINThe Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) will continue hosting distributions the third Saturday of each month in 2025, with its next distribution being on Saturday, January 18, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.
Pictured is Jennifer Sheldon accepting her award, with (starting at left) Legislative Aide Joel Johnson from Congressman John Moolenaar’s office, Karen Moore, Gladwin County, Michigan Works! Region 7B Gladwin County Career Advisor Suzanne Sundberg, Jennifer Sheldon, and Michigan Works! Region 7B Executive Director Mark L. Berdan looking on.

Pictured is Jennifer Sheldon accepting her award, with (starting at left) Legislative Aide Joel Johnson from Congressman John Moolenaar’s office, Karen Moore, Gladwin County, Michigan Works! Region 7B Gladwin County Career Advisor Suzanne Sundberg, Jennifer Sheldon, and Michigan Works! Region 7B Executive Director Mark L. Berdan looking on.

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Jennifer Sheldon named Michigan Works! Region 7B Alumni of the Year

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
GLADWINSix alumni and one employer were honored at a recent Michigan Works! Region 7B Alumni Awards dinner at Riverwalk Place in Gladwin. Jennifer Sheldon was chosen as Alumni of the Year for Gladwin County.

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Life insurance premium discount

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
If you have life insurance through the Department of Veterans Affairs, you’ll be pleased about what’s coming in 2025: a discount in your premiums.
CMDHD is offering free and reduced-cost radon home tests

CMDHD is offering free and reduced-cost radon home tests

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CMDHD is offering free and reduced-cost radon home tests

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYJanuary is Radon Action Month, and Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is using this month to educate our community about the dangers of radon gas. In January, our Environmental Health offices are offering $5 home radon test kits.

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Pathogenic avian influenza detected in Jackson and Ottawa County flocks

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
LANSINGFollowing an investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has detected the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in one backyard flock from Jackson County and two...

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Bill honoring Michigan hero signed into law

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
WASHINGTON D.C.On Saturday, Congressman John Moolenaar’s legislation honoring Michigan native and Medal of Honor recipient, Corporal Duane Dewey, was signed into law by President Joe Biden.

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Pantry offers personal items

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
GLADWINThe Personal Needs Pantry of Gladwin County has cleaning, paper, and personal hygiene items available every third month with minimal hassle and paperwork. It is by appointment only. Call the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene at 989578-2559 or 989-426-6436.

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Free Second Saturday Supper

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
GLADWINThe free Second Saturday Supper will be held Saturday, January 11 at the New Beginnings Methodist Church located at 309 S. M-18, Gladwin, across from Loose Motor Sales (the old Ford Dealership). Look for the three large crosses at the entrance.This will be a takeout only meal.
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