Healthcare Connect

02/11/2026

🌍✨ Dinner Around the World ✨🌍

Hosted by the McLaren Bay Medical Foundation
Join the Foundation on March 12 at 5:30 PM at the DoubleTree Hotel for an incredible evening of food, community, and purpose.

This special event will raise funds to purchase a 3-D mammography machine for our community.

Why does this matter?
3-D mammography enhances cancer detection by allowing providers to view breast tissue in three dimensions rather than the traditional 2-D imaging. This means:
✔️ More accurate diagnoses
✔️ Improved cancer detection
✔️ Fewer false positives
False positives can be incredibly stressful and emotionally taxing for women and their families. Being faced with difficult decisions, fear, and uncertainty, only to later find out it wasn’t necessary, can take a significant psychological toll. By investing in advanced 3-D imaging, we can reduce unnecessary anxiety and provide clearer answers for the women in our community.

💖 This is more than a dinner, it’s an opportunity to support women’s health in a meaningful way.
RSVPs are due by March 4.
Please refer to the event flyer for the link to reserve your ticket.

We hope you’ll consider joining for this wonderful evening and helping make a lasting impact!

02/07/2026

💖 Happy Friday, Great Lakes Bay Area! 💖

Love is in the air as we head into Valentine’s season 💌 and we’re excited for this month’s GLBH Connect meeting!

Join us for meaningful connections, great conversation, and an educational presentation hosted by Tom at New Hope Bay 💕 featuring Kristi Lambert with AyreReinhart Bay Realtors.

📍 Important note: We’ll be meeting in the building in the back!

📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2025
🕣 8:30 AM
📍 New Hope Bay Assisted Living
668 N Pine Rd, Bay City, MI 48708

📚 Educational Topic:
Kristi Lambert | AyreReinhart Bay Realtors

💌 Valentine’s-Themed Intros!
Be ready to share:
❤️ Your name
❤️ Your title & workplace
❤️ One thing you loooove about what you do

🤍 Supporting Our Community
We don’t have a designated donation spot this month, consider donating to a local nonprofit that’s close to your heart. If you have a cause you’d like to spotlight, email us!

📩 Please RSVP to Tom at tom.dittmer@newhopebay.org

✨ Reminder: GLBH Connect meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8:30 AM with rotating hosts across the region.
Interested in hosting? Email glbhconnect@gmail.com

We can’t wait to see you for a morning full of connection, learning, and lots of heart 💜

— GLBH Connect Team

02/04/2026

Join us in going RED to support women’s cardiovascular health! Wear red, share heart-healthy information and resources, and consider donating to support life-saving research and education.

Let’s raise awareness and show our support—together. ❤️

https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/

01/08/2026

🌟 Good evening, Great Lakes Bay Area! 🌟

Happy Thursday & Happy New Year! 🎉 We hope you had a wonderful holiday with your loved ones. Can you believe we’re already in 2026?!

We’re excited to kick off the year with a January GLBH Connect field trip 🚗✨

This month, we’re heading to RevitalizeME in Saginaw to learn all about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and how it supports wound care in our community—such a great opportunity to learn something new!

📅 Wednesday, January 21, 2025
🕣 8:30 AM
📍 RevitalizeME Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
3200 Cabaret Trail S, Suite #3 | Saginaw, MI
📚 Educational Topic:
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & Wound Care
📩 RSVP:
Todd at todd@revitalizeme.com or 989-529-5674

💜 Community Giving:
We’ll be collecting donations for Amazing Grace Animal Rescue 🐾
Items needed include:
• Purina One (adult cats)
• Purina Chicken & Rice dog food
• Canned cat food
• Paper towels, bleach, laundry detergent
• Treats for cats & dogs 🐶🐱

✨ GLBH Connect meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8:30 AM with rotating hosts across the region.
Interested in hosting? Email us at glbhconnect@gmail.com

We can’t wait to see you for another morning of connection, learning, and community! 💫

12/22/2025

What a wonderful way to head into the holiday season! 🎄✨

Our recent Great Lakes Bay Healthcare Connect meeting was filled with connection, collaboration, and plenty of smiles. A huge thank-you to Bay County Medical Care Facility for the warm hospitality and delicious breakfast (those peach pastries never miss!)

We loved seeing community partners come together—yes, even our donut-loving guest 😉—to help spread some holiday cheer. Be sure to check out the photos below for some sweet seasonal moments with Futture Insurance’svery own, Elizabeth (faces cropped for privacy).

We’re so grateful for this amazing, supportive community and can’t wait to gather again in the new year! ❄️🤍

12/16/2025

There’s just a few open seats left, if you’d like to snag one, RSVP right away and we can’t wait to see you there!

🎄 GLBH Connect – December Gathering! 🎄
Join us for a festive morning of networking, community, and holiday cheer! ❄️✨

📅 Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025
🕣 8:30 AM
📍 Bay County Medical Care Facility (Essexville)

This month we’re skipping the educational topic and just enjoying some quality time together before the holidays. 🎁❤️

👉 Please RSVP to Jennifer Davis:
📞 (989) 459-1077
📧 jenniferdavis@bcmcf.com

✨ Toys for Tots Drive!
We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys to help bring joy to local kids this season. 🧸🎄
(Please no food, clothing, or used items.)

Our Connect meetings happen every third Wednesday at 8:30 AM, with rotating hosts across the region. Interested in hosting one? Email us at glbhconnect@gmail.com!

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you! 🎅🤗✨
– The GLBH Connect Team

12/07/2025

🎄 GLBH Connect – December Gathering! 🎄
Join us for a festive morning of networking, community, and holiday cheer! ❄️✨

📅 Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025
🕣 8:30 AM
📍 Bay County Medical Care Facility (Essexville)

This month we’re skipping the educational topic and just enjoying some quality time together before the holidays. 🎁❤️

👉 Please RSVP to Jennifer Davis:
📞 (989) 459-1077
📧 jenniferdavis@bcmcf.com

✨ Toys for Tots Drive!
We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys to help bring joy to local kids this season. 🧸🎄
(Please no food, clothing, or used items.)

Our Connect meetings happen every third Wednesday at 8:30 AM, with rotating hosts across the region. Interested in hosting one? Email us at glbhconnect@gmail.com!

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you! 🎅🤗✨
– The GLBH Connect Team

11/10/2025

🌊 Hey Great Lakes Area!

November is here! Whether you’re dreaming of Thanksgiving dinner, already decking the halls, or just soaking in the cozy season, we hope this month finds you well. 🍂

✨ Join Us for Our Next Great Lakes Connect Meeting!

📅 Wednesday, November 19, 2025
🕣 8:30 AM
📍 New Hope Bay Assisted Living (Building in the back)
668 N Pine Rd, Bay City, MI 48708

🎓 Educational Topic:
Blue Zones: Secrets to Living Longer and Better
Join New Hope Bay for an engaging session exploring Blue Zones — unique communities around the world where people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. You won’t want to miss it!

📧 RSVP: tom.dittmer@newhopebay.org

💜 Community Spotlight:
This month, we’re collecting Toys for Tots donations! Bring a new, unwrapped toy to help brighten the holidays for local kids. (Please, no food, clothing, or used items.) Donations will be delivered to the Bay Veterans Foundation’s Toys for Tots drop-off box.

☕️ Connect, Learn & Give Back
Our meetings take place every third Wednesday of the month at 8:30 AM, hosted by different organizations throughout the region.

Interested in hosting? Email us at glbhconnect@gmail.com.

We can’t wait to see you for another morning of connection, learning, and community spirit! 💫

11/10/2025

11/08/2025

Jan, Elizabeth, and Dawn are at the Bay County Community Center today with Healthcare Connect GLBR for the Senior Expo! 🎉

Stop by to see us for Medicare Open Enrollment information and learn how we can help you with your home and auto insurance needs!

11/08/2025

🎪 Great Lakes Bay Senior Expo – Saturday, Nov 8! 🎟️

Come One, Come All!

Join us for a carnival-themed day of fun, food, games, prizes, health screenings, and resources for seniors and caregivers.

📅 Saturday, November 8
🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Bay County Community Center (Bay City)

✅ Free to attend • Family-friendly • Local providers & community orgs
🎁 Grand Prize Staycation + vendor giveaways!

Tell a friend, bring a neighbor, and come see what’s available in our community. We can’t wait to see you there!

11/07/2025

Ready to go on air at the radio station to promote the Senior Expo being held at the Bay County Community Center tomorrow from 11 am to 4 pm.