by Claire Chapin | Jul 28, 2026 | Cityscene
Nationally recognized singer-songwriter Brian Vander Ark, lead vocalist of The Verve Pipe, and award-winning author and mental health advocate Vonnie Woodrick have joined together to create an original song with one purpose: to change the conversation around suicide...
by Claire Chapin | May 26, 2026 | Spotlight Collection
Chances are, you or someone you know has been faced with infertility. It’s unfortunately not uncommon, with the World Health Organization reporting that about one in six people are affected by this medical condition. And for as common as it is, many carry the weight...
by Claire Chapin | Feb 24, 2026 | Cityscene
Cherry Health’s Sheldon Clubhouse has partnered with local businesses for its annual “Breaking the Label” fashion show on March 18. The theme of this year’s event—taking place at 6 p.m. at Sheldon Clubhouse in Grand Rapids—is “True Colors,” which celebrates the...
by Claire Chapin | Feb 10, 2026 | Wellness
According to the American Heart Association, psychological health can positively or negatively impact a person’s health and risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Did you know? Those in rural communities live almost three years fewer than urban dwellers and...
by Emily | Jun 30, 2025 | Profile
Understanding has long been Vonnie Woodrick’s guiding principle in everything she does. As founder of “i understand”—a nonprofit that provides compassionate comfort and understanding for those affected by suicide or mental/brain health illness and...
