The setup for a battle over road repair funding in Michigan is done. Republican members of the Michigan House of Representatives have presented a plan which redirects money in the current budget for road repairs. Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, has proposed...
A resurgence of measles in Texas and some other states – including a confirmed case in Michigan – has brought the disease back in the news after a long absence. Measles typically affects young children. Dr. Summer Liston with Oaklawn Hospital joins...
On this episode of the Summit Pointe Podcast, we introduce you to our colleague Dorothy Malcolm, Chief Operating Officer at Summit Pointe. Dorothy discusses her nursing and medical management backgrounds, as well as her view on the work we do daily at Summit Pointe...
Summit Pointe is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who oversee the execution of our mission to provide ”the hightest quality behavioral health services to help individuals maximize their potential.” In this episode, Treasurer Kelli Scott – who also...
Food insecurity brought record demand at the South Michigan Food Bank during the COVID-19 pandemic. But, that does not mean demand has returned to pre-pandemic levels. CEO Peter Vogel returns to Community Matters to talk about a recent visit to Washington, D.C. where...
When asked about tariffs the Trump administration is enacting, Battle Creek auto dealer Vince Pavone of Lakeview Ford suggests folks should take a breath. Pavone calls tariffs a negotiating tactic, pointing to those employed in the first Trump administration in the...
In this Oaklawn Health Matters episode, Occupational Therapist Rene Pere shares insights about occupational therapy and how that differs from physical therapy. Rene also shares information about the advancing area of vision rehabilitation which offers folks practical...
Steve Frisbie, elected to the Michigan House of Representatives District 44 in 2024, is planning town hall community meetings around Battle Creek in March 2025. The 44th District of Michigan includes Battle Creek, along with northern and a portion of western Calhoun...
With a career in social work and a distinct interest in her community, Pastor Dr. Monique French of the Washington Heights United Methodist Church and Community in Battle Creek is focused and determined. With her fellow neighbors' wellbeing in mind, Pastor French...
It is estimated that only a fraction of African Americans seek life-changing treatment for issues of mental health. Stigma and culture play a role in barriers to treatment. Our colleague Lakeyta – who oversees access to services at Summit Pointe – talks...