School nurses keep staff, students safe during the pandemic
Contact tracing often starts with school nurses, and its effectiveness relies heavily on their ability to communicate with staff and students and organize their findings. The post School nurses keep...
View ArticleProviders call for expansion of telehealth services beyond COVID-19
Federal lawmakers consider easing restrictions. The post Providers call for expansion of telehealth services beyond COVID-19 first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.
View ArticleGrants help keep breweries open and saves jobs, brewers say
Last year was difficult for West Michigan breweries. The post Grants help keep breweries open and saves jobs, brewers say first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.
View ArticleDespite the pandemic, zoos remain optimistic
Michigan zoos say they aim to provide a safe and educational experience for individuals and families this year. The post Despite the pandemic, zoos remain optimistic first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.
View ArticleStay-at-home Michiganders used 5% less juice in 2020
Michigan's energy consumption dropped 5% in 2020 which is 1% more than the national average. The post Stay-at-home Michiganders used 5% less juice in 2020 first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.
View ArticlePandemic creates challenges, opportunities for animal shelters
As the COVID-19 pandemic closed animal shelters to the public, Detroit-area pet rescue and adoption organizations had to come up with new ways to connect their dogs and cats to families. The post...
View ArticleSecond Spike: Great Lakes parks anticipate increased visitation this summer
Parks around the Great Lakes are expecting a spike in visitation this season as the United States and Canada continue to distribute COVID-19 vaccines. The post Second Spike: Great Lakes parks...
View ArticleNew owners hold on to pandemic pets
The peak of the pandemic brought unfamiliar free time that led many people to adopt a pet. As life returns closer to normal and in-person activities resume, these new owners continue to embrace their...
View ArticleChristkindlmarket returns to Chicago, the wait continues in Milwaukee
A beloved German holiday tradition, Christkindlmarket, will return to Chicago this year and celebrate its 25th anniversary after being cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19. The post Christkindlmarket...
View ArticleCommunities welcome return of winter festivals
By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according...
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