Lucas Henkel is a Reporter and Strategic Communications Producer for COURIER based in mid-Michigan, covering community stories and public policies across the country.
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A Michigan university has just banned these 10 words
This year’s submissions are truly cringe-worthy.
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VIDEO: Dr. Kari Beth Watts addresses maternity deserts in Michigan, fills gaps in rural reproductive care
@gandernewsroom Ever heard of a maternity desert? You might even live in one. These are counties in Michigan with no obstetric care or providers. While statewide initiatives and groups work on the problem of maternity deserts, family physicians are working on filling the gaps in care for people of reproductive age. Dr. Kari Beth Watts…
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Maternity deserts in Michigan prompt local family physicians to bridge healthcare gaps in rural communities
@gandernewsroom Ever heard of a maternity desert? You might even live in one. These are counties in Michigan with no obstetric care or providers. While statewide initiatives and groups work on the problem of maternity deserts, family physicians are working on filling the gaps in care for people of reproductive age. Dr. Kari Beth Watts…
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Maternity wards are closing in Michigan—this local doctor is looking for solutions
A family physician looks for ways to fill the health care gap for rural patients.
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VIDEO: Dedicated park ranger Dave Fenlon brings Sleeping Bear Dunes educational programs to Michigan students in need
Meet Dave Fenlon—he’s a park ranger at Sleeping Bear Dunes. When Dave learned that many Michigan students couldn’t afford to go to the Dunes for education programs, he decided to bring the Dunes to them. @gandernewsroom Meet Dave Fenlon—he’s a park ranger at Sleeping Bear Dunes. When Dave learned that many Michigan students couldn’t afford…
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Save the strays: how a new mobile veterinary program is helping Michiganders
A new mobile veterinary program being developed in Michigan will soon help local animal shelters in underserved communities across the state.
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23 of the best olive burger spots in Michigan, according to ‘Gander readers
‘Gander readers weighed in with their go-to spots to grab an olive burger in Michigan.
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VIDEO: Lansing’s first Krampusnacht delivers spooky thrills
Lansing’s first ever Krampusnacht was scary-good! Click the video to see highlights of what you missed. @gandernewsroom Lansing’s first ever Krampusnacht was scary-good! Click the video to see highlights of what you missed, and follow Old Town Krampusnacht on Facebook to learn more about future events. #Krampusnacht #Krampusnight #krampus #krampuslauf #michiganfun #michiganactivities ♬ original sound…
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Michigan students will soon have more access to the stars
A park ranger at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is working with Michigan’s public schools to make the night sky more accessible for students.
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Want a fresh Christmas tree? Visit these farms in mid-Michigan
Learn where to find the picture-perfect Christmas tree in mid-Michigan.
