North Kent News

VA reports decrease in number of appointments at VA Ann Arbor HCS health facility (506) in July

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2019

The VA Ann Arbor Health Care System, subsidiary 506 in Ann Arbor, Michigan scheduled 50,774 pending appointments in July compared to 51,383 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

VA reports increase in number of appointments at VA Ann Arbor HCS health facility in Flint in August

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2019

The VA Ann Arbor Health Care System, subsidiary 506GB in Flint, Michigan scheduled 2,963 pending appointments in August compared to 2,904 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

Mimi's Canning Company in Hart, Michigan receives FDA inspection

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2019

Mimi's Canning Company in Hart, Michigan was inspected by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 12 for foodborne biological hazards and received one citation, according to data posted on the FDA’s official website.

4,249 residents die of alzheimer's disease in Michigan in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2019

There were 4,249 Michigan residents who died of alzheimer's disease in 2016, a 12.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

VA reports increase in number of appointments at VA Ann Arbor HCS health facility in Flint in July

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2019

The VA Ann Arbor Health Care System, subsidiary 506GB in Flint, Michigan scheduled 2,963 pending appointments in July compared to 2,904 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

VA reports decrease in number of appointments at VA Ann Arbor HCS health facility (506) in August

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2019

The VA Ann Arbor Health Care System, subsidiary 506 in Ann Arbor, Michigan scheduled 50,774 pending appointments in August compared to 51,383 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

1,364 residents commit suicide in Michigan in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2019

There were 1,364 Michigan residents who committed suicide in 2016, a 3.3 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

University Of Michigan Hospitals - Clinical Micro in Ann Arbor, Michigan receives FDA inspection

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2019

University Of Michigan Hospitals - Clinical Micro in Ann Arbor, Michigan was inspected by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 11 for human cellular, tissue, and gene therapies and received four citations, according to data posted on the FDA’s official website.

1,791 residents die of kidney disease in Michigan in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2019

There were 1,791 Michigan residents who died of kidney disease in 2016, a 6.8 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

5 newly enrolled Oscar G. Johnson VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 13, 2019

The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain reported that five patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY: What to Read Next: Strange Birds

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

Celia C. Perez is back at it with a brand new chapter book all about spunky, quirky and smart young girls. In her newest release, Strange Birds: A Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers, four girls who are as different from one another as night and day find themselves thrown together.

KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY: The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

If you ask me what audiobook I recommend the most frequently for a couple traveling together, my go to is Bill Bryson.

12 newly enrolled Aleda E. Lutz VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2019

The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw reported that 12 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

MERCY HEALTH: Friends of Nursing Award Recipient Marlene Shields

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

Marlene Shields works for Environmental Services on the Pediatrics floor and N5 on the Hackely Campus.

METRO HEALTH: Run Thru The Rapids on Oct. 19

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

Join us for the annual Run Thru The Rapids race on Saturday, October 19

KENT THEATRE: Movie: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobs & SHaW on Oct. 12

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

Movie: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobs & SHaw

27 newly enrolled John D. Dingell VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2019

The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit reported that 27 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

14 newly enrolled Battle Creek VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 10, 2019

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center reported that 14 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

From Great Lakes Wire

Michigan receives ‘D’ grade on national ranking of states’ fiscal health

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Michigan would need $55 billion to pay all of its bills, including public employers’ pension benefits, according to a new ranking of the states’ fiscal health by Truth in Accounting (TIA).

From Great Lakes Wire

15 cases of Michigan voter fraud documented by Heritage Foundation

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Fifteen people have been found guilty of election or voter fraud in Michigan since the year 2000, according to a Heritage Foundation database that details such cases nationwide.