Bey’s exploration of everyday urban life early in his career became his landmark Harlem, USA series, which premiered at the Studio Museum of Harlem in 1979 when he was just 26. Harlem Redux marks Bey’s return to the community 35 years later. The series comprises large-format color photos reflecting the transition of the celebrated community as it becomes more gentrified and its history more diverse. READ MORE!
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MSU is First College to Receive Breastfeeding-Friendly Award
Research has found employers who provide these supports see a positive impact on their businesses’ bottom line, including a 3-to-1 return on investment, reduced health care costs, decreased employee absenteeism and lower turnover rates. There are three award levels and awards are good for one calendar year. READ MORE!
Bronson Methodist Hospital Only Area Level I Trauma Center
Bronson Methodist Hospital was recently re-verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) as a Level I Trauma Center. Level I is the highest ranking a trauma center can achieve. READ MORE!
Dr. Martha Warfield to be honored by Fraternity
As the Brothers of Epsilon Xi celebrate the 55th Chapter Anniversary, they want to honor Dr. Martha Warfield for the support and love she has extended to generations of Alpha as well as countless other students at WMU both past and present. READ MORE!
Report Finds City of Flint Birth Outcomes Unchanged by Water Crisis
“The issue of birth outcomes in the City of Flint before and after the water source change is an important one,” said Sarah Lyon-Callo, Director of the Bureau of Epidemiology within the Population Health Administration, MDHHS. “We’re grateful to our partners in Genesee County for lending their expertise and input as we analyzed these data.” READ MORE!
State and National Forces Join to End HIV
While viral suppression prevents the sexual transmission of HIV, condoms and/or pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use are also important HIV prevention strategies. READ MORE ON WHAT THESE AGENCIES ARE DOING!
Habitat for Humanity’s 203rd Home Dedication
Habitat for Humanity’s 203rd homeowner family will dedicate their new home on Sunday, October 15. The home at 1130 Portage Court in Kalamazoo’s Edison neighborhood. READ MORE!
The Temptations to Receive “Male Group of the 20th Century” Award
The 5th Annual Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Concert – 2017, will be held in the motor city, Detroit, Michigan. READ MORE!
KALAMAZOO COLLEGE RECEIVES $255,000 GRANT
Kalamazoo College students and researchers soon will have more effective opportunities for chemical analysis thanks to a $255,000 grant from The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation. The grant allows K to replace an aging nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer, allowing students to analyze and identify chemical compounds and structures with state-of-the-art equipment. READ MORE!
Vicksburg Family Medicine Practice Joins Bronson
Bronson has partnered with Family Doctors of Vicksburg to form Bronson Family Medicine — Vicksburg. Since the early 1900s, Family Doctors of Vicksburg has been providing care to people in southern Kalamazoo County. “We are very pleased to welcome the longstanding Family Doctors of Vicksburg team to the Bronson family,” says Carla Herbert, project director at Bronson. “We look forward to continuing to serve families in the area and to provide exceptional healthcare experiences.” READ MORE!