University of Michigan Flint to Receive Grant for Advanced Nursing Education

Today, US Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow, both D-Mich., announced the allotment of just over 1.4 million dollars to the University’s Department of Nursing. The money is part of the 13 million dollars given to select programs in the state to expand training of medical personnel and comes from the passage of the Affordable Care Act six months ago. The money is expected to support 30 to 60 full-time nurse practitioner (NP) and nurse midwife (NMW) students for up to 2 years.

Origional Source

National Guard in Flint?

The highest number of killings that took place in Flint was 61 and that was in 1986. As of today there have been a total of 50 killings this year. For most people this is putting fear as an all time high emotion that is being felt. But, for one woman this fear is not enough. She is enraged and wants to see something change for Genesee County. Former state representative Vera Rison has written a letter to the governor asking that the National Guard be brought in to help Flint's police. She is unsure whether they can actually be called in, but she is willing to take the chance and at the very least ask. If her request does not go through with the governor she has decided to make her case to Washington.


http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/story?section=news/local&id=7700680

Woman Shot

One woman was shot in cross-fire today near DuPont and Stewart. The van that she was sitting in also held nine other people, a few of which were children. The woman is in fair condition and no one else was injured. The shooting took place around 2pm this afternoon. At this time police have made no arrests.


http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2010/10/one_woman_hospitalized_after_b.html

Genesee Parks Receive Grant from Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

The Charles Mott Foundation has given a grant of $1.2 million to the Genesee County Parks at a very critical time in this economic struggle. The foundation is showing how much they truly believe in these parks and their continued support is very appreciated. This week the 2010-2011 budget was approved by the Board of Commissioners with the elimination of 118 positions. This grant is a blessing to the parks community and those employed by them.

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2010/10/charles_stewart_mott_foundatio.html

Flushing Community on Alert

Flushing Community on Alert

Families in Flushing have been told to be cautious of a man offering rides to children in the area. This is the second time in the past two weeks that a letter has been sent home to the parents of students warning of the suspicious man that has been offering rides to students in the community.

http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/story?section=news/local&id=7697715

AIDS Awareness

AIDS Awareness

The walk for AIDS awareness will be held this Saturday on the U of M-Flint campus. This is a topic that many people shy away from, but it is a growing one in the Genesee County area. This walk is taking place to help people 'come together and provides a support network' for those that have been impacted by this disease in some way. The walk is scheduled to start at 2pm.

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2010/10/genesee_county_ranked_eighth_i.html

Being There

Friday, October 1, 2010

Being There

Dealing with the stress of a loved one in surgery can be very overwhelming. One Flint resident has found a way to be there for these families and individuals as they go through the endless waiting process in the hospital waiting room. Reaching out to these people and letting them know you are there is what she specializes in. Helping our community in this small way has a huge impact in the lives of many:

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2010/10/making_a_difference_hurley_med.html