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Did you know? According to the National Kidney Foundation, one in three American adults are at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Kidney disease is permanent damage to the kidney or reduced kidney function over a time period of at least three months.  Kidney disease is more common than you may think. Right now over a million adult Michigan residents have CKD. Detecting CKD early can lead to more successful treatment. Many people have kidney disease without knowing it beca

Do you have the resources to take charge of your health? Staying healthy means taking care of both your body and your mind! This June, the Thumb Community Health Partnership (TCHP) is raising awareness about men’s health resources. If you are a man or have a man in your life who is important to you, join TCHP in celebrating Men’s Health Month. Learn how men can take proper care of both their physical and mental health. Follow along on Facebook to learn about local resources,

A poverty simulation was recently held at the Lapeer Education and Technology Center in Attica. On April 24th, more than 50 individuals...

Partnership increases home accessibility for residents experiencing short-term disability barriers   Three local agencies are partnering to increase accessibility for Thumb area residents that have short-term mobility barriers to their home. The Residential Access & Mobility Partnership (R.A.M.P.) provides a temporary loan of mobility ramps for residents requiring short-term use of a wheelchair or mobility devices. The program is a collaboration between Disability Network Eas

Join the National Kidney Foundation for Grand Rounds on CKD The National Kidney Foundation, in collaboration with Michigan State...