State offering “warm line” for individuals with mental health conditions. LANSING — Starting today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is launching a statewide warm line for Michiganders living with persistent mental health conditions. The warm line will connect individuals with certified peer support specialists who have lived experiences of behavioral health issues, trauma or personal crises,…
Tribal police officer tests positive for COVID-19. MANISTEE — A police officer with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Department of Public Safety has tested positive for COVID-19, according to Director of Public Safety Robert Medacco. “On Monday April 13, one of our officers was tested for COVID-19. The test came back with a positive result,” states Medacco. “For privacy…
MCP’s The Scoop: Answers about COVID-19. If you have questions about COVID-19, this is the video you need to watch — all the way through. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, we talk about some important topics regarding COVID-19. Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with George Davis, clinical supervisor and registered nurse from District Health Department #10, Helen Johnson, chief operating officer and…
Spectrum Health answers questions about COVID-19 and the heart. GRAND RAPIDS — New research has determined that the novel coronavirus COVID-19 can do alarming damage to the heart. In fact, one out of five patients with COVID-19 experience heart damage, according to a study published in March in JAMA Cardiology. People already diagnosed and suffering from heart disease have increased concerns about…
Senator, state rep. continue to question governor’s newest restrictions. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Local state legislators continue to question the most recent increases in restrictions imposed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s extension of her “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order. While both Sen. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) and Rep. Jack O’Malley (R-Lake Ann) said they agree that social distancing and staying at…
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