Northern Physical Therapy to Host Third Annual Women’s Health Event

Northern Physical Therapy will be hosting their third annual Women’s Health Educational Event at their Sparta clinic (31 Ida Red) on Thursday, May 16 from 5:30-7pm. The open house-style event, which coincides with Women’s Health Week, will feature wine and desserts, and guests are encouraged to bring a friend. Physical Therapists and Women’s Health Specialists [...]

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Camp Good Grief accepting applications

Hospice of Michigan is accepting applications for Camp Good Grief, a day camp designed to help children cope with the loss of a loved one. The free one-day camp is being held on Friday, June 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Camp Newaygo, located at 5333 Centerline Road in Newaygo. Children ages 8-17 [...]

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Woman who gave birth to most babies in recorded history

And other thoughts on Mother’s Day On Tuesday, April 23, Rotarian Ryan Kelley shared with the group some facts on Mother’s Day he researched prior to the annual day of celebration for mothers. The first Mother’s Day was in 1907. The average age of the mother when giving birth to her first child is 25. [...]

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Rockford students win stroke awareness video contest

Rockford High School students have won the top prize in the 2013 Value Health Partners Stroke Prevention Student Video Competition. The students submitted their video to Spectrum Health, a member of Value Health Partners (VHP), a Michigan multi-system organization. The winning video was created by students Allison Reichenbach and Baylie Rajter, under the guidance of [...]

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Wolverine donates to Historical Society

Wolverine Brand, the makers of authentic work boots, shoes and apparel, is making a donation to the Rockford Area Historical Society in addition to the gift from the Wolverine Worldwide Foundation of $25,000. Founded in 1883, Wolverine has a long history in the city. “Museums are a constant reminder of history,” said Carrie Hill, Wolverine [...]

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