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Grand Rapids, Michigan— Grand Rapids Children’s Museum is asking the public for help naming its newest addition—a full size cargo van which will act as a museum on wheels.

Sponsored by Delta Dental, the van will hit the road in March 2020 staffed by GRCM employees and traveling across the state offering open-ended programming, traveling exhibits, hands on activities and creative problem solving challenges throughout Grand Rapids, Grand Haven, Holland, Kalamazoo and Lansing.

Chris Holman catches up with Margaret Trimer, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Delta Dental of Michigan, Okemos, MI.

Margaret discusses her philosophy and action of getting business growth through economic development and placemaking.

Okemos, Michigan— Delta Dental of Michigan announced a grand opening party set for September 10 to celebrate the completion of a newly-renovated stretch of riverfront on the Grand River between Shiawassee Street and the Lansing Center. 

Delta Dental hopes that this engaging centerpiece will make Lansing a high traffic area, bring economic energy to the Lansing community as well as draw, build and retain talent for years to come.

Okemos, Michigan—More than 400,000 Michiganders with disabilities are ready, able and eager to work.

They just need the opportunity.

A workshop coming to East Lansing hopes to open the door and allow individuals with disabilities opportunities to find fulfilling employment locally.

Okemos, Michigan—Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana has hired Kush Shaqiri as vice president of government programs. He began in the role August 12.

Shaqiri will be responsible for the general management of the company’s government programs, which covers more than 1.2 million people.

Sparrow Foundation and the Women Working Wonders committee wrap up another successful year!

LANSING, MI – About $542,000 was raised for women’s health in the recent 2019 Sparrow Foundation’s Women Working Wonders (W3) 10th Annual Dapper Dads Challenge & Fashion Show.

Over the past 10 years, the event has raised nearly $4 million to support women’s health initiatives in Mid-Michigan.

 

Gap exists in Americans’ knowledge of certain basic dental terms

OAK BROOK, Ill. — May 15, 2019 — Consider checking your dental IQ before your next visit to the dentist. A new Adult’s Oral Health & Well-Being Survey indicates that a significant portion of the American population is not familiar with certain key dental terms. This unfamiliarity may lead to unease in the dental chair during discussions with your oral health care professional. The Delta Dental national survey finds that the majority of adults are not versed in bruxism (81%), caries (75%) and prophylaxis (64%).

PROTO InsurTech Initiative to Enhance Competitiveness of State’s Business Startup Programming Through Recruitment of High-tech International Companies

Jeffrey Mosher is joined in studio by Carolyn Hurst, Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan, and Carmen Argersinger Corporate Citizenship Specialist Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.

They're reviewing the topic: 2019 Ronald McDonald Run for the House, it's set for Saturday, March 23, 2019 - 10:00am on and around the Delta Dental of Michigan campus in Okemos, MI.

Dr. Holli Seabury of McMillen Health to lead company’s philanthropic arm

Okemos, Michigan — Dr. Holli Seabury, CEO of McMillen Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana, will become executive director of the Delta Dental Foundation effective March 25. She succeeds Teri Battaglieri, who is retiring.