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Center for Family Health Awarded $1Million for Hillsdale Expansion

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $1 million to the Center for Family Health to build a new medical home in Hillsdale. The grant is part of a $260 million funding package announced May 4 for renovation, expansion, or construction projects at 290 community health centers in 45 states. It will help finance construction of a new building for Center for Family Health—Hillsdale, a federally qualified health center that delivers quality primary care to all patients, regardless of ability to pay. Center for Family Health—Hillsdale opened 10 months ago in temporary quarters at 240 W. Carleton Road. A permanent building is in early planning stages. “We are appreciative of this funding opportunity for Hillsdale,” said Molly Kaser, president and CEO of the Center for Family Health. “We opened in Hillsdale last August and have received a warm welcome from the community. We look forward to discussing ways in which this grant can help us expand our services and better serve the people of Hillsdale County.”

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Public Invited to Water Trail Meeting

The public is invited to provide ideas and guidance for a proposed water trail on portions of the Upper Grand River. The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 5th at the Blackman Charter Township Hall, 1990 W. Parnall Road, Jackson, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This meeting is the first step in developing a Water Trail Master Plan for the Upper Grand River and its major tributaries. The goal of the Water Trail Master Plan is to provide the framework for the future development and long-term sustainability of the proposed water trail. At the meeting, participants will be asked to help identify and prioritize the locations of existing and desired access sites and amenities, assess the degree of difficulty of various paddling routes along the river, locate potential obstacles and hazards, and identify community assets and linkages along the river. A water trail is defined as a route along a river, lake, or bay specifically designed for people using small boats like kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, etc. Water trails, sometimes called “blueways”, are the aquatic equivalent to hiking trails (or greenways). Water trails include a comprehensive system of well-developed access and launch points. They promote healthy lifestyles, showcase Michigan’s incredible…

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Fashion Design Meets UM Research in Wearable Stem Cell Images

Prechter Fund Research Director Dr. Melvin McInnis and Dominic Pangborn (Photo: UM) Jackson native Dominic Pangborn designs scarves and ties that draw attention to Prechter bipolar disorder research teams’ advances Dominic Pangborn’s artwork is always changing and he’s fearless in his approach, which is never the same twice. Over his decades-long career, the designer has received many awards and recognitions. His signature ties are ubiquitous in the Detroit business community. Not for the wallflower, his ties, like all his designs, combine bold patterns and beautiful colors that are aesthetically pleasing and serve as statement pieces that make the wearer stand out. Now, Pangborn is making a statement about research on mental health. He has designed a new scarf and tie based on images generated by University of Michigan scientists. Those who add it to their wardrobe will be helping that science move ahead. “One of my greatest joys is to ‘pay it forward’ and give back to the community,” said Pangborn. Released just in time for May, National Mental Health Awareness Month, Pangborn’s creations are in partnership with the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Fund. The silk scarves and ties bear images of neural stem cells generated in Prechter-funded research,…

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Jackson, Consumers Energy Partner for Earth Day Activities

Jackson and Consumers Energy employees are teaming up to clean areas within the city in honor of Earth Day this Friday, April 22. The partnership highlights the first time the two organizations have worked together to clean up trash and litter within the city as part of the utilities’ cleanup efforts every April. Consumers Energy employees and city officials have worked for weeks to prepare for the cleanup efforts, slated to begin in four areas within the city of Jackson Friday morning at 9 a.m. More than 100 volunteers from the city and utility are set to begin picking up litter and trash at Loomis Park, the Martin Luther King Equality Trail (formerly the inter-city trail), Ella Sharp Park and downtown Jackson. The city will provide garbage bags for the pickups. “Consumers Energy has been a great corporate citizen for our community,” Councilman Derek Dobies, 6th Ward, said. “Partnering to clean up our downtown and other areas on Earth Day underscores that commitment and helps not only protect the environment, but aids undertaking like the Anchor Initiative in making Jackson more attractive to new residents and businesses.” Jackson Mayor Bill Jors agreed with Dobies. Jors helps organize similar cleanup efforts…

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Henry Ford Allegiance Health Celebrates Decade of Emergency Heart Care

Henry Ford Allegiance Health is marking its 10th anniversary of bringing emergency angioplasty to the Jackson community.  Prior to that, patients having a heart attack had to travel 30 to 45 minutes away for the procedure.  In February of 2008, when the health system brought open-heart surgery services to Jackson, surgeons also began performing planned (non-emergency) percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs)—a way of re-establishing blood flow down the coronary arteries that feed the heart. Now, the team completes approximately 600 of these planned procedures annually.   In total, Henry Ford Allegiance Health has performed more than 6,010 emergent and non-emergent PCIs over the past decade. Averaging a door-to-balloon time of 65 minutes, it has been consistently faster than the nationally recognized standards. Earlier this month, Allegiance Health joined the Henry Ford Health System as Henry Ford Allegiance Health.  A partnership celebration video can be viewed here.

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Jackson College Students Recognized for Academics, Service

Nicole Cossum-Ready, Martha Petry, PTK Faculty Advisor and Todd Roberts   Photos:  JC Congratulations to Jackson College students Nicole Cossum-Ready and Todd Roberts, who have been named to the 2016 All-Michigan Academic Team. They were recognized recently at a reception in Lansing presented by Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and the Michigan Community College Association. Nicole Cossum-Ready is a Hillsdale resident who is majoring in business administration. She has taken all of her classes online as she helps with a family business. She is a member of Jackson College’s Phi Theta Kappa – Alpha Rho Lambda chapter, serving as president this year. She took the lead on the chapter’s Honors in Action and College projects. She will graduate in May and intends to transfer to a university to complete her bachelor’s degree. Todd Roberts is a Jackson resident who is pursuing his bachelor’s degree in business administration through a program Jackson College @ LISD TECH in Adrian offers in partnership with Siena Heights University. He will graduate in August 2016 with his Associate in Arts business degree. Todd and his wife, Angela, are members of the Phi Theta Kappa. In addition to going to college, Roberts is a father…

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Miss Jackson County Teen USA Candidates Chosen

(from left to right) Back row:  Lindy Kelso, Ella Carr, Ellery Hill, Clair Brown, Mikayla Williams.  Front row:  Paige Avery, Emily Mast, Julia Duffrin Miss Jackson County Teen USA 2015, Chloe Stowell and Jordyn DuPuis (Not pictured: Emily Downs) Courtesy photo The Jackson County Rose Festival has announced the names of candidates selected to compete for the title of Miss Jackson County Teen USA in August.  The Teen pageant is a division of the Jackson County Rose Festival and is the little sister program to the RoseQueen Pageant.  Last year over $11,000 in scholarships and prizes were awarded at the Teen Pageant.  Young ladies ages 13-17 were invited to compete.  The first ten qualified applications were selected and the candidates are:   Lindy Kelso, Ella Carr, Ellery Hill, Clair Brown, Mikayla Williams, Paige Avery, Emily Mast,  Chloe Stowell, Jordyn DuPuis and Emily Downs. The Miss Jackson County Teen USA Pageant will be held Friday, August 12 at Western High School's Performing Arts Center.  The RoseQueen Pageant follows on Saturday. Tickets and more information are available on the Rose Festival website here.

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2016 RoseQueen Candidates Announced

(left to right) Emily Blakeman, Clair Bourdeaux, Koryanna Beavers, Surya Eccelston, Jameshia Suddeth, 2015 Jackson County RoseQueen Myeshia Jones, Celia Napolitano, Ebony Dicks, Sarah Brown, Maggie Belcher and Ashley Sierminski.  Photo courtesy: Rod Soat Photography Twenty young women took to the stage this past weekend for a chance  to compete as a top ten finalist in the Jackson County RoseQueen Scholarship Pageant this summer.  The Jackson County Rose Festival is pleased to announce the following young ladies were selected in the preliminary competition:   Emily Blakeman, Clair Bourdeaux, Koryanna Beavers, Surya Eccelston, Jameshia Suddeth, Celia Napolitano, Ebony Dicks, Sarah Brown, Maggie Belcher and Ashley Sierminski. "The Pageant is focused on important assets that will help develop long lasting life skills such as outstanding public speaking skills, commitment to your community, poise and leadership. The majority of the scoring will be focused on these assets,” says Lynda Waldron, Executive Director of the RoseQueen Scholarship Pageant. On Saturday, August 13, ten contestants will compete at Western High School’s Performance Center to determine who will wear the crown and represent Jackson County at the 2017 Miss Michigan USA pageant. Between now and August 13, the contestants will participate in various public service appearances. At…

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