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Governor signs long term care facilities executive order.

April 15, 2020

Governor signs long term care facilities executive order. LANSING — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-50, to establish procedures in long-term care facilities to protect the health and safety of both their employees and residents. At Michigan’s long-term care facilities, residents and employees live and work in confined spaces, and the lack of personal protective equipment makes it…

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Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, April 13. 

April 15, 2020

Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, April 13.  The following was submitted by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital: Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is providing a weekly update regarding activities and current happenings related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  We encourage you to visit spectrumhealth.org for resources and information, including a dashboard updated daily with information about the number of people who have been tested…

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West Shore Bank assists local businesses with relief funds.

April 15, 2020

West Shore Bank assists local businesses with relief funds. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has already had success in helping over 100 business customers acquire more than $17 million in funding through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.  These initial funds will help protect nearly 2,000 jobs in west Michigan.…

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State offering “warm line” for individuals with mental health conditions.

April 14, 2020

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,…

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Spartan News: Taking care of kids’ needs under all circumstances.

April 14, 2020

Spartan News: Taking care of kids’ needs under all circumstances. Spartan News is a service of Mason County Central Schools in coordination with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — During normal times, Mason County Central’s Denise Jones keeps pretty busy making sure students with economic and social challenges are taken care of. Among the many titles she…

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