If you’re trying to find a job in Michigan, MIvirtual Career Fair, will be held this Wednesday. Ken Silfven of the Michigan Talent Investment Agency says they expect employers in healthcare, I.T., and manufacturing. You can register at MItalent.org/virualcareerfair.
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Flooding over a month ago has triggered Governor Rick Snyder to request federal funding to help in clean-up efforts in Gogebic County. Ann Heaton is with the governor’s office. Intense rain and a tornado left damage to several roads and a few culverts were washed-out.
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The latest jobs report features a sign of confidence among employers. They added a healthy 255,000 jobs last month. Business editor Murray Feldman reports.
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New reports are revealing positive impacts of Michigan hospitals on the state’s communities and its economy. The Michigan Health & Hospital Association says in fiscal year 2014, 17 of every 100 jobs in Michigan were directly or indirectly related to or induced by healthcare. And nearly 4-out-of-5Michiganders benefited from community …
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The top presidential candidates are coming to Michigan this week. Republican Donald Trump is to speak before about 1,500 people at Cobo Center in downtown Detroit this afternoon. Trump is expected to talk about the economy. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton will come to Michigan Thursday. Clinton’s campaign says she will …
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A jump at the pump. AAA Michigan says that gas prices rose 16 cents this past week, pushing the statewide average to $2.33 a gallon. That’s still almost 20 cents cheaper than this time last year. The auto club says Michigan led the nation for the largest change in weekly …
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The Empire Mine is now closed. Operations at the mine in Palmer officially ceased Thursday, meaning some 266 employees still working at the mine will soon be laid off. In all, around 400 people will be out of work by the end of the month. Director of Global Communications for …
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LAURIUM — Melanie Miller, a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, has completed specialty training in pulmonary function testing through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). She now advances to Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), and is the only licensed RPFT practicing in Houghton and …
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August 4, 2016 – HANCOCK, MI – UP Health System – Portage announced that the hospital has received a 3-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This rating means that UP Health System – Portage’s performance, as it relates to national standards of care and quality …
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The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) has undertaken a series of community health forums focused on the topic of mental and behavioral health (including substance abuse). The goals of these forums have been to develop collaborative input, prioritize healthcare needs, and build consensus toward innovative interventions and solutions to address the mental and behavioral …
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