by Lynda Twardowski Wheatley | May 16, 2023 | Counties, Live Here
Roughly 22 percent of American kids will face a severe mental health issue. But getting support and treatment for the under-18 set and their families in Michigan—and Up North, in particular—is not only limited but also infinitely complicated. What’s an overwhelmed...
by Cara McDonald | Mar 30, 2022 | Counties, Towns, Work Here
Munson Healthcare in Traverse City brings pediatric specialists from top hospitals to complement care for Northern Michigan’s littlest critically ill patients. This article first appeared in MyNorth Medical Insider. Find this article and more when you explore our...
by Kandace Chapple | Mar 25, 2022 | Features, Live Here
It takes a village! Eagle Village, a Northern Michigan nonprofit in Hersey, supports youth through love, education and care—and it needs your help. Give back to the community through programs that fit your schedule while leaving a lasting impression on local youth....
by Rachel Seis | Aug 12, 2020 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
At Buchan’s Blueberry Hill in Traverse City, the thrill of harvest can’t come soon enough. Echoing through the storefront of Buchan’s Blueberry Hill is the sound of a telephone practically rattling off the hook. It’s late morning in early...
by Courtney Jerome | Apr 14, 2020 | Counties, Live Here, Towns
Check out Just Bee Yoga + Well-being’s virtual studio with yoga and mindfulness activities you can do at home. This winter, Kay Epple and Cathy Fitzgerald welcomed two grandchildren to their families—bringing their total to 29 grandchildren combined! For Kay,...
by Courtney Jerome | Jan 14, 2020 | Counties, Towns
Blue skies. Fresh powder. And energy to burn. Sounds like a perfect day to explore the Northern Michigan outdoors. But before you go hiking, skiing or sledding (or another favorite winter activity!), it’s important to fuel your body. Traverse City chef Michelle...
by Courtney Jerome | Jan 3, 2020 | Counties, Live Here, Towns
Grand Traverse Bay YMCA wants everyone to have access to its Traverse City gyms, pools and fitness facilities, so the Northern Michigan nonprofit offers almost $200,000 in financial assistance each year. Staying active during winter is essential to leading a healthy...
by Courtney Jerome | Dec 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s tough to decide how much screen time for kids is appropriate. Northern Michigan parents share their tips, ideas and struggles. We’ve all read and heard about the studies touting the dangers of too much screen time. However, sometimes it’s necessary to use...
by Courtney Jerome | Oct 18, 2019 | Counties, Live Here, Towns
Tara Rybicki, a Traverse City-based Community Health Coordinator for Munson Healthcare, shares insights on what behaviors caregivers should be particularly mindful of and ways to be a healthy role model. We’ve all heard the analogy that kids are sponges—while...
