Chelsea Friends & Family Wellness Coalition Call for 2026 Grant Proposals

The Chelsea Friends & Family Wellness Coalition, comprised of community volunteers and leaders, recently revised its process for funding grant proposals. The coalition is supported by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) to award local grants that address Moving More, Eating Better, and Improving Mental Wellbeing among all residents. Priority consideration will be given to proposals … Read more

Opportunities to Talk School Safety and District Goals in Saline Area Schools

Saline Area Schools are offering a variety of ways for school district families, students and community members to get involved and help with things like school safety and district goals. In getting word out in a recent Superintendent’s Community Message, SAS Superintendent Steve Laatsch touched on a few areas where people can get involved. The … Read more

Flu Shot Clinic and Wellness Fair at Chelsea Senior Center

Community News Autumn’s arrival signifies the annual Chelsea Senior Center (CSC) Flu Shot Clinic and Wellness Fair. On October 9, knowledgeable community members will be available between 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to share an array of services and timely tools to benefit the well-being of your entire family this winter. Chelsea Senior Center’s Wellness … Read more

Ben Miles Shares Insights on Leading Chelsea Hospital

Ben Miles, President of Chelsea Hospital, recently appeared on the Hillsdale Hospital podcast “Rural Health Rising.” Hosted by JJ Hodshire and Rachel Lott, the podcast delved into Ben’s journey, his motivations, and Chelsea Hospital’s unique aspects. Background and Motivation Ben Miles began by sharing his background and his strong ties to Michigan. “I have the … Read more

Happy Hooves Wellness in Dexter Fosters Mental Health with Gentle Giants

girl petting horse against the dark interior of a barn

By: Natalie Davies Happy Hooves Wellness, a Dexter family farm that focuses on social, emotional and mental health, is one of 80 organizations across the country taking part in a “Seen Through Horses” campaign this May, Mental Health Awareness Month. Founder of Happy Hooves Wellness Crystal Birchmeier said the farm’s staff of Equine Facilitated Learning … Read more

A Place to Refuel and Recharge: Pulse Nutrition Opens in Dexter

A family business: Pulse Nutrition owner Lynnea Harris (left) with step-daughter Vanessa Slone. With a passion for health and wellness, it made sense for Lynnea Harris to open Pulse Nutrition. Located in Dexter, at 7045 Dexter Ann Arbor Road, Pulse Nutrition is a new business to the community. The Sun Times News (STN) connected with … Read more