Cedar Creek nurse receives hospital’s first DAISY Award
by Maralyn Fink
Corinne Holmes-Caudell received Cedar Creek Hospital’s first DAISY Award.
DAISY Award recipients are nominated by their, peers, physicians, patients and families, and other staff and administrators to receive:
• A certificate held in a handsome portfolio, proclaiming the recipient an “Extraordinary Nurse.”
• A DAISY Award pin (We’ve learned that nurses love to wear pins on their I.D. badges!).
• A unique, hand-carved serpentine stone sculpture from Zimbabwe, entitled “A Healer’s Touch.” Click here for more about these beautiful works of art.
The DAISY Award was established to celebrate the extraordinary compassion nurses provide their patients and families every day. Each DAISY Award facility also receives a large celebratory banner that is hung in the recipient’s unit for a month, generating very positive conversation about the special role nurses play in patient care.
Sparrow Clinton Hospital Health Fair is September 28
Free health services will be available at AgroLiquid on Saturday, September 28 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Services will include: Flu shots, Blood pressure checks, Cholesterol and glucose testing and hearing and vision screenings.
Other activities will include:
– Ride the fresh food fairy cycle
– Explore the IQ Hub
– Relax with massage therapy
– Safe Kids Car Seat Fitting Station
– Cardio Drumming mini sessions
– Turn in unwanted and expired medication
No registration required. For more information please call 989-277-3334.
Downtown St. Johns celebrated the first Fall FEASTival
by Maralyn Fink
On Saturday I attended the Fall Festival downtown. It was a warm sunny day.
I walked around to take in all the vendors and talk to a few people. This is what I found at the Festival which had a nice turnout.
Awarding the trophy to the winner of the People’s Choice Food Truck contest are Kevin from Sports Stop, the crew from Nita’s Cocina, Brent and Megen from Eat Healthy Eat Local Foundation, and St. Johns Mayor Eric Hufnagel.
Halloween Costume Collection has begun
The Voice for Clinton County’s Children will be collecting Halloween Costumes (new or gently used) through October 18.
Costumes will be available for children who are in foster care, children who have been in foster care, and children we serve through our Child Advocacy Center.
Please drop off all costumes to our CASA Office located at 306 E. Elm Street in St. Johns (building neighbors include Dr. Rajesh and Sparrow Medical Supply).
Processing Facility Announces Supplier Days
MWC, the cheese and whey processing facility under construction in St. Johns Certified Business Park, invites area suppliers to schedule an appointment to introduce their business to MWC procurement professionals. The facility is scheduled to open in fall 2020.
The company is interested in the following types of businesses: CPR Trainers; drug testing; electricians; fire extinguishers, inspections and refills; heavy equipment rental; lab gases; landscaping services including lawn mowing, snow removal and parking lot services; locksmiths; millwrights and fabrication; motor repair; office furniture; opticians; painters; plumbers; printing services; safety shoes; tilers; vending machines; vibration and thermal imaging; and, welders and welding supplies.
Interested suppliers are instructed to send an email to: MWCsupplierdays@glanbia.com. Scheduled by October 7, 2019. Scheduled appointments will be held at AgroLiquid, 1130 South DeWitt Road in St. Johns, MI, on October 8, 9, and 10, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The last appointment will be at 5:30 p.m.
MWC is a joint venture between Glanbia plc, Dairy Farmers of American, and Select Milk Producers. Glanbia is a global nutrition group with 6,900 people in 34 countries, products sold or distributed in over 130 countries, and revenue of $4.3 billion in 2018. CCEA President and CEO Dru L. Mitchell stated “This is a tremendous opportunity for mid-Michigan companies to grow their business locally.” We are pleased for the diverse job opportunities this opportunity provides our workforce and look forward to assisting MWC grow in St. Johns.”
For more information visit https://www.glanbianutritionals.com/en/news-insights/news/suppliers-invited-mwc-supplier-days-oct-8-10-2019.
About CCEA – For over 12 years the Clinton County Economic Alliance has been committed to enhancing the economic vitality of Clinton County. The CCEA is a private-public partnership funded by its members who represent the business community, educational institutions, and local governments.
Mint City Garden Club to meet Thursday, October 3
The monthly meeting of the Mint City Garden Club will be held Thursday, October 3, at 7:15 p.m.
Dr. Francis Trail of Michigan State University will be speaking on mushrooms.
Meetings are held at Clinton Commons Community Center, 1105 S. Scott Rd, St. Johns. Visitors are welcome to attend.
For further information about this meeting or how to become a member, email mintcountrygardenclub@gmail.com or call 517-331-3327.