U.S. Chamber Foundation Releases Research on Health and Nutrition in Western Michigan
The Chamber Foundation and Amway announced the release of a new report evaluating health and nutrition problems facing Kent County, Michigan. The study, “Assessing Community Efforts to Address Key Health Issues in Kent County, Michigan,” found that the county faces challenges similar to those experienced in other regions throughout the country – including maternal and child health, nutrition, and food security.
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