Dr. Courtland Keteyian, Vice President of Population Health, Henry Ford Allegiance Health
Airdate: December 22, 2021
Jackson County Cumulative Report: 28,257 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 420 Deaths
(December 22, 2021 12:00 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County. As of 12:00 PM today, there are 28,257 positive cases (cumulative), and 420 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 104 new cases and 7 new deaths since yesterday’s report. As of December 21, there are 76 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. The Jackson County Health Department has announced a change in reporting effective Oct. 6, 2021. Cases defined as probable will be reported in cumulative case and death counts. As additional methods of testing besides the PCR test have become more common, the amount of cases classified as probable has increased and are included to provide a more accurate picture of disease in our community. Cumulative recovered, as of December 22: 24,602** The cumulative numbers posted on Mondays include the data from Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Recovered numbers are being posted as received. *These numbers do not reflect any cases or deaths identified through Michigan Department of Corrections. Their numbers are listed under a separate category and reported by the state at Michigan Statistics. Cases reported involving Jackson County school students or staff are included in our…
Lansing Avenue Bridge to Reopen Thursday
An early October photo of the Lansing Avenue bridge under construction. MDOT photo. (December 22, 2021 7:35 AM) On Thursday, The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be reopening the Lansing Avenue bridge over I-94 in Jackson County. This work is part of MDOT's ongoing $120 million investment to rebuild and widen I-94 near the Airport Road interchange to just west of the east US-127/I-94 interchange in Blackman and Leoni Township. The I-94 project involves upgrading the US-127/M-50 (West Avenue)/I-94 interchange to a diverging diamond interchange, the Elm Road interchange with roundabouts, and rebuilding the Lansing Avenue bridge over I-94. Lansing Avenue has been closed since June 22, 2021 to accommodate the bridge construction. The overall I-94 project completion date is June 2023. These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of I-94, which is a significant state, national, and international trade corridor.
Events of Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Jackson YMCA Winter Break Camp. Kids ages 5-14 can have a great time at our Winter Break Camp, featuring indoor and outdoor activities. Sign up for one or two days or all two weeks. Daily rate: $39 members/$49 community. Week 1: $119/$149. Week 2: $149/$199. Sign up in person or at www.jacksonymca.org Wings of Winter. 1 PM to 2 PM. Fly on over to Ella Sharp Museum this December for the return of the Michigan Avian Experience and their amazing birds. This drop-in program is the perfect opportunity to meet some of Michigan’s birds up close and personal. Price: $7/person. Price includes meet and greet with Francie from the Michigan Avian Experience, a craft, and gallery admission. Ella Sharp Museum. ARTitude. ARTitude is an annual pop-up holiday marketplace now open at the Masonic Temple, 145 W. Cortland in Downtown Jackson. We offer a booth-style marketplace for artists to display and sell their work throughout the Holiday season. The marketplace will be open for business through Friday, December 24th. Our regular hours will be Tuesdays through Saturdays 11a.-7p. and Sundays 11a.-4p. The Art and Voice of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This event honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s…
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
JTV News presents The Morning Show. Wednesday, Andy and Bart’s guests: Dr. Courtland Keteyian, Vice President of Population Health, Henry Ford Allegiance Health. Jacob Inosencio, Founder/President, Grow Jackson. 9 AM and 11 AM. Wednesday on The Bart Hawley Show: Fr. Tim MacDonald, Fr. Chas Canoy & Fr. Tim Nelson, Jackson Area Catholic Pastors; Sen. Mike Shirkey, State Senator, 16th Distr. MI & Senate Majority Leader; Brian Huynh & Kelli Higgins, City of Jackson Youth Council; Capital City Brass, Holiday Music; Walk-Thru for the Holidays at Anna's Gifts & Home Decor. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM. This week on JTV: Food Circus Emily and Nick Kielhorn make a Thai inspired meal that dates back to their trip to Thailand. Where We Live This week on Where We Live, a holiday encore as Wendy and Randy Treacher invite viewers to share in their festive spirit. Plenty of trees, ornaments, and even Christmas villages abound in this indoor Winter Wonderland. On Senior Living, Karol Buchholz joins residents from Spring Arbor Assisted Living on a special lunch outing. Presented by Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers. The Jackson Show Highlights from the Jackson High School Holiday Instrumental Concert. At Home Jackson: …