REMINDER: HealthWest will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day.

Don't miss the FunD Luncheon

Wednesday, May 24

You are all invited to participate in the FunD Committee’s walking taco luncheon! On Wednesday, May 24, from 11:30 am to 1 pm, the committee will have everything you need to make your own walking taco. Stop by the MHC lunchroom to pick up your lunch.

Do you work outside of MHC? Get together with your coworkers to place an order by emailing Gordon Peterman. Your order will be ready for pickup on the day of the luncheon. 

There is no firm cost to participate in the lunch, but donations are certainly appreciated to support the FunD Committee.

Walking Club in Hackley Park is back!

Mondays, 12-1pm    

June 2 – Sept. 29

How can you help support the group?

• Attend the group yourself!
• Promote attendance with individuals on your caseload.
• Help lead the group.

Club facilitator Stacie Petersen is looking for volunteers to help. Are you interested? Complete the brief poll below!

Share your talents this Disability Pride Month

Disability Pride Month is a time to celebrate the diversity and strength of the disability community. MiDDC and SAM are seeking artwork to showcase online and in a public art exhibit that explores the theme of “Disability Pride.”

Artists who identify as a person with a developmental disability are invited to submit their artwork to celebrate their pride through art during Disability Pride Month. Their artwork will be displayed online throughout July and select pieces will be displayed in an art exhibition on July 11 in Lansing. 

In September 2020 the world was facing what we considered a new normal, which set HealthWest on a journey to check in with staff. We wanted to learn more about staff experiences, successes, and challenges. 

A satisfaction and engagement survey was one of the efforts to learn more about the staff experience. The survey was modeled after a Society for Human Resource Management research report. They conducted a national study using the same points of satisfaction.

We want to hear from you again!

Continuing this survey is part of the strategic plan and provides a structured, predictable, and guaranteed avenue for staff to give feedback now and into the future.

We need your help! Please take the time to complete this survey using the link below, and share your experiences by May 31. The form is anonymous.

If you have any questions about the survey, reach out to Chelsea Kirksey.

SAGA to host next installment of LGBTQ+ Panel Series: A Parent Discussion

6pm Tuesday June 20

First Congregational Church

Join us for the second installment of the 2023 LGBTQ+ Panel series! In this panel discussion, we will hear from LGBTQ+ parents and parents of LGBTQ+ children as they share their experiences, wisdom and resources developed from navigating different systems and environments for them and their children. This panel is for any parent, guardian or trusted adult who is LGBTQ+ identified, a parent or guardian of an LGBTQ+ child or anyone who wishes to support LGBTQ+ families.

Virtual and in-person attendance options are available. (Registration is only required for those wishing to attend virtually)

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Muskegon Pride Festival

June 3, 2023

HealthWest is hosting a booth downtown during the Muskegon Pride Festival. Help share the event and come by to say "Hi."

HealthWest Staff Pride Spirit Week

SAGA will be hosting HealthWest's first staff Pride spirit week! You will be invited to dress-up and participate in themed events throughout the week of June 26. More information coming soon!