Summer 2026
Recent Articles
‘Still I Run’ Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Runners and Mental Health at City Built Brewing
Following a 2011 hospitalization for depression and anxiety, Sasha Wolff gravitated towards running in addition to therapy and medication as part of her mental health toolkit. After discovering the science-backed benefits of running for mental health, she wanted to...
New Restaurant and Shop Openings to Know About
Throughout summer, new businesses across West Michigan have been opening doors, from sit-down restaurants to takeout eateries, clothing boutiques and vintage warehouses. Check it out. Watusi opened at 1220 College Ave. NE, Grand Rapids (which briefly held Mai’s Thai)....
Ludington: A Different Kind of Fall Getaway
There’s something about fall that makes you want to slow down. The calendar gets a little quieter, the pace begins to ease, and suddenly a weekend away sounds less like an itinerary to conquer and more like an opportunity to simply enjoy. That’s where Ludington comes...
Suicide Prevention Month: What to Know
September is a time when the spotlight is shined on suicide prevention in an effort to share information and offer understanding about a crisis that reaches every community and every age group. According to the CDC, one person dies by suicide every 11 minutes, a...
Dr. Caroline Packard, DPT: Merging Pelvic Floor Education and Functional Strength Training
Dr. Caroline Packard, DPT, is a pelvic floor physical therapist, certified yoga instructor, lifelong athlete, and mother of three who is changing the way women think about their bodies, strength, and what’s possible after pelvic floor dysfunction. She’s the founder of...
20 Years of Charitable Contributions: How Saint Mary’s Foundation Grand Girlfriends™ Is Impacting the Local Women’s Health Landscape
Caring for your own health is paramount. But caring also for that of the greater community is a passion held by a number of women who are members of Saint Mary’s Foundation’s Grand Girlfriends™, a group focused on combining their efforts to better health outcomes for...
Things I Wish I Knew About Perimenopause
If you ask a woman about their knowledge of perimenopause and this transitional time of life, you’re likely to get a similar response: “There’s so much I wish I knew.” Dr. Diana Bitner, FACOG, MSCP, Co-founder and CMO, true. Women’s Health, explained that one of the...
Top Day Trippin’ Picks for a Perfect Saturday
Being in West Michigan puts us at an ideal vantage point for exploring different angles of our great state, with many destinations close enough to visit in a day! We pointed our compass south, east, and north to find you the best day trip itineraries, packed with...
Costs Are High—Here’s Where You Can Save
Budgets are tight as costs continue to rise, making it difficult for many to make ends meet. Getting creative and intentional with your spending no longer feels like a “should-do” but a “must-do.” We’ve gathered some of our favorite practical tips for easy savings in...