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MyMichigan Locations offering lung cancer screenings

MIDLAND – November is Lung Cancer Awareness month and MyMichigan Medical Centers in Alma, Alpena, Midland, Saginaw, Standish, Tawas, Towne Centre, and West Branch are offering lung cancer screenings on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon, according to a MyMichigan Health press release. “The main purpose is to rise above the stigma and celebrate individuals who make the decision to get screened for lung cancer regardless of their smoking history or current smoking status,” the release stated. “By extending hours, we are increasing access for this life saving screening to ...

Alpena County proclaims October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month

ALPENA — Alpena County Commissioners presented proclamations to two Alpena community members who have made a significant impact in Down syndrome advocacy and inspiring inclusion in the community as part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Maddox McClintic, an Alpena High School student, and ...

Alpena Lions Club turns 100

ALPENA – The Alpena Lions Club, chartered in November 1926, is marking its 100th anniversary this weekend with a series of public events that highlight its long-standing commitment to community service and its partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Alpena, which is also celebrating a ...

APS board retreat highlights behavior management, kindergarten readiness data

ALPENA — Data related to student behavior and achievement was presented Monday to the Alpena Public Schools Board of Education, showing the number of student behavior hearings with the superintendent, as well as data relating to kindergarten readiness. The APS Board of Education had their ...

Summer can collection raises $3,000 for Susan’s Wish

A summer tradition at Campers Cove RV Park & Canoe Livery continues to turn empty cans and bottles into meaningful support for local cancer patients. This past summer, Penny Barton and her son, Jonathon, collected returnable cans and bottles donated by Campers Cove guests and local community ...

Dr. John Ratey to present for Lifelong Learners, ACCOA

The Association of Lifelong Learners at ACC and the Alcona County Commission on Aging (ACCOA)/Sunrise Center invites the public to attend a program titled “How to Keep Your Brain Healthy” presented by Dr. John Ratey. This will be held on Oct. 22, from noon until 1 p.m. at the ACCOA ...