Health and Lifestyle

Family-owned Bird’s Eye Outfitters fuels fun in Soo winter wonderland

The recreation store, upscale bar and restaurant offers essential equipment and nutrition for winter activities

Jan 20, 2022 10:56 AM Read more >

Omicron confirmed in Chippewa County

As of Tuesday, community members can receive up to four home test kits

Jan 18, 2022 2:22 PM Read more >

Rainbow Recovery uses Zoom to battle addiction from home

Everyone is welcome to attend the recovery system constructed for anyone from any walk of life

Jan 18, 2022 11:55 AM Read more >

Central United Methodist Church donates $25,000 to Hospice of the EUP

Everyone in the community benefits from the hospice

Jan 18, 2022 8:54 AM Read more >

Michigan sets COVID-19 booster goal

Goal to administer boosters to 1 million more Michiganders, 95 per cent of eligible nursing home residents, MDHHS working to surge resources and personnel

Dec 21, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

Give gift of life this Christmas; U.P. health system copes with severe blood shortage

Younger generation not stepping up to donate and there's also COVID fears

Dec 14, 2021 7:26 AM Read more >

Safeguard against climbing COVID-19 cases, says health department

Numbers increase throughout the Great Lakes region and the Upper Peninsula is no exception

Dec 13, 2021 2:42 PM Read more >

Alert issued to marijuana users

Marijuana users should be cautious when sourcing products and be aware of the symptoms related to opioid use/abuse

Dec 12, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Feeling SAD this time of year? Department of Health has some tips

The shorter, darker days of winter can be difficult for many people

Dec 11, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

Department of Health forms new Kinship Advisory Council

Council will advocate for reform that will lead to a system that is better-coordinated and more consumer friendly and family-centered

Dec 11, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >