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women’s concierge medicine practices

Why Women’s Concierge Medicine Practices Are Growing

If you've noticed an increase in concierge medical practices in the last few years, you wouldn't be alone. This growing trend in medicine has emerged for a number of reasons. But at its core, it's because medical practitioners have a desire to provide women with the...

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Local Frights and Fall Delights: Events to Add to Your Calendar

With fall in full swing and October ushering in the peak of spooky season, we've gathered up a shortlist of some of the frightful (and delightful) events you won't want to miss this year in West Michigan. Zoo Goes Boo John Ball Zoo | October 10-12, 17-19 and 24-26 A...

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Critical Information You Should Know

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and chances are you or someone you know has been touched by this disease. According to breastcancer.org, approximately 1 in 8 women (13%) in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer at some point in their life. Knowing its...

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Bye-Bye Rainy-Day Blues: Top Picks for Weatherproof Fun

With another Michigan summer behind us, neither rain nor chilly air should put a damper on your good time! There are plenty of indoor options all over the state for when the weather outside turns frightful. If you're looking for ideas, check out our curated selection....

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So You Want to Work for Yourself? 9 Things to Consider Before You Do

You've daydreamed about it during long meetings, endless calls, and over your morning coffee: working for yourself. Maybe you have a product or service you can't wait to share; maybe you just want freedom from rigid schedules and micromanagers. Before you put in your...

Fall Fashion Trends 2025

Fall Fashion: What’s On the Docket

Fall is here and with it comes a new season of dressing and accessorizing to match West Michigan's crisp air and comfy vibes. Whether you're updating your closet with the coziest hues, are looking for the inside scoop on layering, or need some accessory advising,...

family holiday visit survival guide

The Family Holiday Visit Survival Guide

The holidays are joyous for many, but they can also come paired with a lot of stress if your family time has the potential to include some difficult situations. Whether it's hosting in-laws, navigating political debates at the table, or reaching your overstimulation...

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How to Support Someone with Breast Cancer

Every year, more than 2.3 million women across the globe are diagnosed with breast cancer. Though much rarer, a small percentage of cases are diagnosed in men as well. With this staggering number of occurrences, it's likely we all know someone, whether close or...

Van Andel Institute

Dr. Kelsey Carpenter: Working to Understand Blood Cancers

Kelsey Carpenter, Ph.D. completed her doctorate in integrated biomedical sciences at Rush University in Chicago, Illinois, and is currently a postdoctoral researcher in the Grainger Lab at Van Andel Institute's Department of Cell Biology. It's here that Dr. Carpenter...