Capital Area Health Alliance

02/26/2026

Please be advised that City of Lansing, Michigan - Government has extended the Code Blue Cold Weather Response Plan through 7:00 a.m. Thursday, March 5.

Code Blue goes into effect for evenings when ambient or wind chill temperatures fall below 25 degrees for a period of two hours or more which can pose a danger to those who experience prolonged exposure. This designation allows shelters to temporarily increase capacity subject to fire marshal regulations. Unless otherwise indicated, hours for Code Blue are 7:00 PM until 7:00 AM.

The CATA bus system will also provide free rides to those who need to get to a warming center or shelter.

For a full list of warming centers, please visit: https://www.lansingmi.gov/990/Warming-and-Cooling-Centers.

02/24/2026

02/19/2026

During the year, various utility programs may be available based on funding. Applicants must be income-eligible and participate in an educational workshop/session before the release of the payment to the […]

02/15/2026

❤️ American Heart Month | February ❤️

Taking care of your heart starts with everyday choices. This American Heart Month, focus on a few simple steps that can make a big impact:

✔️ Stay active with regular movement like walking or light exercise
✔️ Choose heart-healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins
✔️ Know your numbers - blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar
✔️ Quit smoking and limit alcohol
✔️ Manage stress and prioritize quality sleep

💙 We’re Here for Your Heart
Our Heart Care team includes skilled cardiologists, nurses, and specialists dedicated to preventive care, early detection, and effective treatment, so you can live a healthier, fuller life.

📞 Call 517-663-9403 to schedule an appointment with our cardiology team today OR visit https://www.eatonrapidsmedicalcenter.org/services/cardiology/ for more information.

Source: American Heart Association. Healthy Living: Life’s Essential 8. https://www.heart.org
Use does not imply AHA endorsement.

02/13/2026

02/13/2026

📣Professional Speaker Series: Functional Movement During Exercise📣
Friday, Feb. 20 │ 11 a.m. to noon │Cost: FREE
Learn the foundation of everyday strength, balance, and mobility in this interactive monthly series. Practice key movements - like lifting, reaching, and sitting - and how to do it safely!
Call 517-541-5800, option 7 to register.

02/10/2026

02/09/2026

We are thrilled to announce the Hunter Park GardenHouse Farm HUB!!! 🎉🎉🎉

This program, meant to support our farming neighbors, will provide access to space and resources to Lansing-based urban farms and farmers. Specifically, we will offer:

🌱A shared specialty tool library - Offering tools such as BCS tractors, roto-tillers, w**d whackers, flame w**ders, power tools, pipe benders, augers

🌱A walk in cooler- Seasonal space that can be reserved for temporary storage of produce

🌱Wash and Pack station- For growers in need of access to water and basic processing equipment, salad spinners, greens bubblers, etc

🌱Transplant Production Space- Limited production space will be available on the last frost date

🌱Indoor Workshop Space - On a reservation basis, we'll offer access to our workshop space in the greenhouse for presentations, meetings, and agriculture-related events and gatherings.

🌱Marketing Opportunities- We are connected to an extensive network of produce buyers, and are happy to make connections!

🌱Access to Commercially Licensed Kitchens- On a paid reservation basis, we provide access to commercial kitchens at ANC. Kitchens include flash-freeze-drying/vacuum-sealing equipment, dehydrators, food processors, commercial stoves, ovens, and other cooking equipment.

🌱Free Seed Library- We have free native veggies, herbs, and flower seeds for growers

If you are interested in joining the Hunter Park GardenHouse Farm HUB, please email natek@allenneighborhoodcenter.org for more information! We would love to have you join our wonderful space, and look forward to meeting/working with some incredible Lansing growers 😍

This program prioritizes working with Eastside urban farms and BIPOC growers.

02/05/2026

Charlotte Parents!

Want to protect your kids from to***co & cannabis? Join us for Parent Education Night NEXT WEEK and learn:
✅ How products are marketed to youth
✅ What to watch for at home
✅ How talking early makes a difference

📅 Feb 12 | 6:30–7:30 PM
📍 Charlotte HS Media Center, Door 21, 378 State St.

Charlotte parents only please!
Want this at your school? Send us a DM!

02/04/2026

Do you know a high school student interested in a healthcare career? The ORS Future Providers Scholarship supports local high school students interested in pursing physical rehabilitation professions.

🦩 Scholarship Alert! 🦩

The Annual Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Physical Therapy Scholarship application is now open!

👤 For local high school students passionate about careers healthcare, particularly physical therapy, occupational therapy, or athletic training.
🗓️ Deadline: Friday April 3 by 11:59pm
🔗 Apply now: orsmi.com/2026scholarshipapplication

02/02/2026

“I describe my job to my patients as I am their bulldozer to any barriers to their plan of care,” said Sarah Edwards, RN, who supports patients with GI or gynecological-related cancers.

For more information about the nurse navigator program or to contact any of the navigators, visit https://www.karmanos.org/karmanos/cancer-navigator

The journey from a cancer diagnosis to survivorship is rarely a straight line. More often, it is a complex maze of specialists, appointments, and insurance hurdles. An oncology nurse navigator serves as a vital guide through this landscape, helping patients and their families dismantle the obstacles...

02/01/2026

Delta Dental of Michigan and the Dental Foundation are offering a new suite of scholarship and loan repayment opportunities for dentists and dental hygienists practicing in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.

These opportunities include:
• A scholarship program for first-year dental hygiene students (up to $15,000 per year, up to two years).
• A loan repayment program for dental hygienists (up to $5,000 per year, up to three years) who commit to working in nonprofit clinics.
• A loan repayment program for dentists (up to $25,000 per year, up to three years) who commit to working in nonprofit clinics.
• A loan repayment program to support private practice dentists in underserved communities (up to $40,000 per year, up to five years).

Applications open on February 1.
Learn more and apply: https://deltadental.pub/loanrepayment.