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Dr. James Gandy, Summit Pointe medical director, returns to talk about men’s health. In particular, we asked Dr. Gandy to call to mind the top things he thinks of as it relates to men’s health. Here’s what he said. Episode ResourcesTiny Habits website Summit Pointe/First Step websiteMore Summit Pointe episodes The Summit Pointe podcast is a Livemic Communications production. For more …
In this Summit Pointe episode, our own Mindy Oisten – director of autism services – talks about the newly relocated autism center. Now situated at 155 Garfield Avenue in Battle Creek, the Summit Pointe Autism Center offers added space and new programs – along with some dreams for further expansion. Episode ResourcesMore about the Summit …
Summit Pointe’s First Step behavioral health urgent care at 175 College Street in Battle Creek opened in March 2021. There were not many examples nationally for such an urgent care, but there was one – and it impressed our CEO Jeannie Goodrich when she toured it. Three years after that inspiration became a reality in …
Calhoun County Sheriff Steve Hinkley and Summit Pointe justice systems lead Taneisha share their perspectives on how the Jail Services program has advanced in recent years. In doing so, they discuss the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) component, designed to cut recidivism among those jailed who are dealing with addiction or behavioral health issues. Sheriff Hinkley …
Calhoun County is second only to Wayne County in Michigan when it comes to opioid overdose deaths. Dawn Smith, executive director of the Substance Abuse Council in Battle Creek, joins Community Matters to talk about participation with other partners in the Calhoun County Opioid Coalition – a group of on-the-ground folks trying to save lives. …
Battle Creek Police Chief Shannon Bagley began his tenure in early 2023 as an interim chief, following the retirement of his predecessor. By mid-year, the “interim” was dropped and he assumed the chief’s role on a permanent basis. In this episode, Bagley returns to look back on his inaugural year as chief, how his plans …
In another Summit Pointe Community Connection episode, representatives from the Bronson Battle Creek Emergency Department and Summit Pointe/First Step reflect on how their commitment to serving Calhoun County residents has worked out. Summit Pointe Clinical Director Sean Field and Paul Bodenberg, who has overseen the Bronson Battle Creek ED, talk about how both entities have …
Calhoun County, Michigan Sheriff Steve Hinkley returns to Community Matters – this time to discuss Halloween safety. Hinkley encourages parents to take safety precautions and to help their children do the same. Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Sheriff’s Department websiteSheriff Steve Hinkley’s website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview …
