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Kent County teen overcomes suicidal thoughts, shares mental health journey
EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Over the past year we have continued to bring you stories around mental health, something that has been tested and challenged for all of us in one way or another during the pandemic. This time we want to focus the conversation around teens. Studies show that 46% of parents say their teen has shown signs of new or worsening mental health since the pandemic started.… → Read More
Community pulls together to support family who lost their parents
A truckload of Christmas is delivered to the Hutchins siblings who lost their parents thanks to community support coordinated by Chef Jenna of Amore → Read More
Video: Meals on Wheels working to reduce elderly isolation during the holidays
GRANDVILLE, Mich. — See how Meals on Wheels Western Michigan is working to reduce elderly isolation during the holidays → Read More
Pandemic pushing working moms to their limit, study says
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — We are 10 months into this pandemic, and people are feeling its impacts in a number of different ways, including moms, especially working moms. According to one study, 81% of employed moms say their ability to engage effectively at work has been negatively impacted by COVID-19. More than half say its because of the stress and anxiety at home. In another study, nearly three… → Read More
Breaking the stigma around suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to share resources and stories and to break the stigma associated with suicide. Now more than ever, as people's mental health is really being put to the test, we need to talk about this reality. → Read More
Rebound: Moms react about the impact of social media has on mental health
GRAND RAPIDS — Social media is a love, hate relationship for a lot of people. On one hand, it's a place to connect with family and friends, but it has also become a place filled with a lot of emotion surrounding what is happening around us. Your feed once filled with cute babies and recipes is now filled with political memes and comment sections that have people attacking each other and that can… → Read More
Exploring mental health benefits as you head back to work
As more employees head back to work, now more than ever they may struggling with their mental health. That’s why it’s important to bring the conversations surrounding mental health into the work place so employees know what kind of help is available. “I think a lot of employers are recognizing the need to ensure they have behavioral health benefits available to their employees. When employees… → Read More
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT May 15, 2020
WEST MICHIGAN — Your senior year in high school is something many will remember for the rest of their lives, especially those last couple months. But, for the graduating class of 2020, these times of course, will be remembered much differently. It's why FOX 17 started a new segment called, 'Senior Spotlight,' meant to highlight seniors all across West Michigan and their hard work. So, every… → Read More
A day in the life of nurses working with COVID-19 patients
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — To observe the kickoff of National Nurses Week, we’re shining a light on the local heroes working the front lines, hearing first hand what it’s been like working with COVID patients and what nurses have learned throughout all of this. Despite all the challenges and the pressure they face, nurses come ready to serve, filled with compassion and pride in the work they doing.… → Read More
West Michigan’s hospital chaplains are on the front lines with doctors and nurses
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The job of hospital chaplain certainly looks bit different from doctors and nurses, but for for many it is an important role on the front line against COVID-19. Jessica Bratt-Carle is a chaplain at Spectrum Health and is one of many who work day-and-night providing spiritual and emotional support throughout hospitals. "A health situation does not only affect our bodies, it… → Read More
App helps your kids earn money doing chores and invest or donate some of it
The Busy Kid app helps kids earn money by doing chores. They then can decide where to invest or donate that money. You set up the parameters and dollar amounts in the app, and the kids learn responsible earning, investing, and giving. → Read More
Chef doubles down on commitment to community
Chef Jenna Arcidiacono of Amore is known around West Michigan for spreading joy: her pink hair, flashy outfits, permanent smile, and a heart made to give. → Read More
Moms can get virtual support for postpartum depression and miscarriage
Maternal Wellness Program is changing the ways they do things. Their mission is to use education and advocacy to support moms through loss and ending the stigma around postpartum depression. → Read More
Tips to help kids with household activities
A lot of parents are feeling the same right now, stressed, overwhelmed and struggling to find the balance. → Read More
Meals on Wheels provides thousands of emergency meals to seniors
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meals on Wheels Western Michigan is dedicated to making sure seniors in our community are fed and taken care of and during the coronavirus pandemic, the need is bigger than its ever been. They served more than 30,000 meals last week and say they are seeing an increase in demand like they have never seen before. Just last week they delivered 1,800 emergency boxes, each… → Read More
Ottawa County mom who tested positive for COVID-19 shares her story
40-year-old Rena Hawkins is a mom of 8, her kids are her life but these days it’s pretty quiet around the house and will be for some time. → Read More
West Michigan girl defying the odds as she fights AFM
One day last year, "we were just playing and active and healthy. And here she is on a ventilator, you know, fighting for her life." Alecia Hanson is talking about her 7-year-old daughter, Olivia, who was diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis. → Read More
Big changes for local mom after working with professional organizer
Many of us have been there, feeling overwhelmed and stressed by the clutter in our homes. It's why we held a contest for Mother's Day, where one mom could work with a professional organizer to "Take Back Her Space. → Read More
Three women feel stronger after sharing their mental health journeys
Three women are opening up about their mental health challenges in message of hope during Mental Health Month. One in 5 people will experience mental illness in their lifetime, yet the stigma surrounding it is still very real. → Read More
Providing hope and healing for survivors of child sexual abuse
April marked Child Abuse Prevention Month, but the end of April doesn't mean the conversation about child sexual abuse, a topic that for many is hard to approach, should stop. → Read More