U of M Health at Sparrow Children’s Center Hair-a-Thon returns Saturday
The seventh annual University of Michigan Health at Sparrow Children’s Center Hair-a-Thon is one of the feel-good events of the year.
Community members provide hair for free wigs for children and adolescents who have lost their locks due to cancer treatment or other reasons.
The Hair-a-Thon, which coincides with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, is going to be a drive-up/drop-off event this year due to the pandemic. Instead of having their hair cut on-site, donors have been asked to get haircuts by their own stylist, placed in plastic bags, and then dropped off to volunteers stationed in front of the Sparrow Plaza Building, home of the Herbert-Herman Cancer Center.
Organizers still expect an outpouring of support from community members who relish the opportunity to spare their hair for a good cause.
Free meals every Tuesday
His Cup Runneth Over, a free meal ministry, will be doing free meals every Tuesday starting Tuesday.
Free meals will be given out from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 100 Maple Ave., St. Johns. They will be located in the back southwest corner of the parking lot.
Everyone is welcome to come, and it is free for all who come. For those unable to pick up lunch, please call to arrange for delivery by Monday.
If you would like to get involved in volunteering or need a delivery call or text 517-388-2005 or 989-544-5764.
MMDHD phone survey is not a scam
If you receive a call from someone “on behalf of your local health department,” asking you to take a survey, don’t worry. It is not a scam.
Randomly selected residents in Clinton, Gratiot and Montcalm counties will be asked to participate in a phone survey from Public Sector Consultants, on behalf of the Mid-Michigan District Health Department (MMDHD). The calls are currently being made and will end on December 30, 2021.
The purpose of this short, 15-minute Behavioral Risk Factor Survey (BRFS) is to gather information on human behavior and lifestyle patterns, such as access to healthcare and health insurance, smoking, and exercise. Completing the survey will give MMDHD valuable information on the health and well-being of our residents, help determine strategies to improve health, and assist in securing funding to implement programs.
The calls will be made from Advantage Research Services, a Grand Rapids based call center. The calls will be placed to landlines and cell phones on weekdays and weekends, no later than 9:00 p.m.
The surveyor will not ask the person their name, social security number, address, employment information, or financial information. They may ask what type of insurance the person has but will not ask for specifics, like account numbers.
The BRFS was established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a way to collect important health-related information. For many states and communities, the BRFS is the only available source of timely, accurate data.
Residents with questions regarding the phone survey may contact MMDHD at 989-831-3627.
Historical Society to present The ABCs of DNA & Genealogy October 7
On Thursday, October 7 the Clinton County Historical Society will present The ABCs of DNA & Genealogy with Jessica Trotter at 7 p.m. at AgroLiquid, 3055 M-21 in St. Johns. No pre-registration is required.
What can DNA testing tell you? What tests should I take? What does it all mean? DNA testing can be a powerful tool to wield in your genealogy toolkit. This session offers a beginner’s overview on tests, testing companies, and how you can use your results.
Jessica Trotter will be the featured speaker. A genealogist, researcher, and librarian, she is a dynamic presenter who has been a featured speaker at genealogy meetings and seminars throughout the Midwest.
A DNA kit from Ancestry will be given as a door prize at the end of the meeting to the person whose name is drawn. Refreshments will be provided.
Free For Fall Collection registration ongoing
The Clinton County Free for Fall Collection event is being offered as a service to residents of Clinton County to assist in the safe disposal of household hazardous waste and to encourage the proper recycling of electronics. Minimal fees apply. The service is open to Clinton County residents only. This is subject to change or cancellation due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The event will be held on October 16 in DeWitt Township from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00.p.m.
Materials accepted include:
– Hazardous Waste – including unwanted medications
– Farm and Landscaping Chemicals
– Motor Oil and Anti-freeze
– Electronic Waste
To participate please contact the Department of Waste Management to make an appointment no later than one week before the event. Residents must schedule an appointment to participate. Participants must remain in their vehicles at all times.
Clinton County residents can register online at www.clinton-county.org. Search for the Department of Waste Management’s Current Events webpage, or call 989-224-5186. Feel free to send questions through email to recycle@clinton-county.org.