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Funds will support staff positions to transport local fruits and vegetables from area farms.

A group of advocates in Petoskey say residential hospice is needed in the region - especially for people with serious terminal illnesses.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, cyber attacks on hospitals and health systems are on the rise.

The breach comes nearly a year since the company was last targeted. Officials have not yet determined if any patient or employee data was compromised.

Residential hospice built on community funding is getting harder to find — especially in rural regions. Experts say organizers need to think creatively to provide essential end-of-life care.

The agreement between North Central Michigan College and Davenport University will allow students pursuing an associate degree from NCMC to transition to a bachelor of science in nursing from Davenport.

The healthcare organization says it's the only one in northern Michigan with the certification from The Joint Commission, an organization that accredits more than 22,000 health care programs in the U.S.

The union said virtual appointments are no substitute for in-person care especially in a region that has limited access to the internet.

For the past several weeks, a group called Friends of Hiland Cottage Hospice has been gathering community support for the inpatient facility located at 1 Hiland Drive.

Listening sessions took place around the time the board became divided over whether to apply for a school nutrition grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.