Capital Area Health Alliance

09/12/2025

BEDHD Maternal & Child Health Assessment 2025.

09/11/2025

Do you have discomfort in your hips? Whether it’s pain, inflammation, joint stiffness, or instability, this Healthwise LUNCH & LEARN session could help you live your best, most active life. FREE to the public (light lunch included) but registration is required.

Join us next Tuesday, September 16, for a Lunch and Learn Healthwise event with Dr. Ethan Ruhland, orthopedic surgeon, as he dives into arthritic hips and the latest treatment options available. A light lunch will be served during the lecture and registration is required. Visit https://bit.ly/4m4BtXL to sign up!

09/11/2025

Lots happening around the state and online this week! Join us at one of our programs - visit alz.org/crf for a list of offerings near you.

09/10/2025

Disability Network Capital Area is offering Cooking Prep 101 every Wednesday in September!

When the leaves start changing and the air gets crisp, nothing beats a warm bowl of something delicious. Today we're sharing our Hearty Harvest Veggie Soup recipe!

Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato, 2 carrots (sliced), 1 cup red lentils (rinsed), 1 onion (diced), 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder), 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 2 tbsp olive oil.

Instructions:
1. Heat oil in a large pot. Add onion, cook 3-4 minutes until soft
2. Add garlic, cumin, paprika - stir for 30 seconds
3. Add sweet potato, carrots, lentils, broth, and tomatoes
4. Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 20-25 minutes until veggies are tender
5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm!

And if you’re up for more, come join us EVERY Wednesday this whole September on our Cooking Prep 101! For full details on locations and RSVPs, visit our events calendar: https://www.dncap.org/events-calendar/

We can’t wait to share recipes (and fun!) with you 💙

Image Description: Group of people in a cooking class, including one person with a disability and another person who uses a wheelchair, with two teachers assisting them.

09/09/2025

Sometimes, the rhythm of your heart is trying to tell you something is wrong, and it may be speaking to you in a language different from the “classic” symptoms like palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or chest discomfort. “Some people only feel generalized anxiousness, fatigue, or in...

09/08/2025

Free Cancer Screening September 20, 2025. Sign up today!

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is offering free cancer screenings on Saturday, September 20th at the UM Health-Sparrow Building (1200 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912). This service is for those who either do not have insurance or are underinsured. Please scan the code in the flyer to sign up as space is limited. All women, transmen, and gender diverse people are welcome.

There is also free transportation for those who need it, as well as refreshments, snacks, and other giveaways.

09/05/2025

Join us for YogaRound at Market Walk on September 16 and 18th! YogaRound is a yoga class utilizing a hula hoop as a genuine yoga prop that assists with balance, alignment and more. Class will be held from 5:30 - 6:30pm, with the opportunity to play and dance with the hula hoops before and after class. YogaRound is created and led by Jenny, a 500 hour certified yoga instructor, AND the Allen Farmers Market Manager!

Hula hoops will be provided (upon availability) and no prior experience hula hooping or practicing yoga is required. Walking is, of course, still an option for our neighbors; can't wait to see you there!

09/04/2025

Great opportunity to begin a career in healthcare!

Apply for MEDICAL ASSISTANT APPRENTICE job with UM Health-Sparrow in Lansing, MI. Browse and apply for Clinical jobs at UM Health-Sparrow

09/04/2025

Breastfeeding is a journey, and you don’t have to do it alone! WIC is here to support you every step of the way with expert breastfeeding guidance, help from peer counselors, breast pumps & supplies, nutrition tips, and so much more!

Whether you’re just starting out or need extra support, WIC has your back. Learn more: www.mmdhd.org/wic

09/03/2025

08/29/2025

"I did not know where to start to buy a home, I never even thought I could get a home. This class has given me the confidence to try." - real class attendee feedback

This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home-buying process.

Webinar dates are September 4, 10, 18 and 24. Times will vary.

Use the link in the comments to pre-register!