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The coronavirus is still messing with events scheduled this spring like the Grand Rapids Comic-Con. But it's not all bad news.

Mercy Health working quickly to get W. Michigan vaccinated, but demand outpaces supply and last updated 2021-02-10 17:19:57-05 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Mercy Health St. Mary’s is working to vaccinate as many people as possible, especially in under served communities in West Michigan. Several health leaders from the healthcare group held a virtual press conference Wednesday, updating the community about vaccination rates and procedures in our area. Each member stressed the importance of b...

2021 Grand Rapids shows postponed amid continued COVID-19 concerns On Thursday, ShowSpan, Inc., Michigans premier producer of consumer shows, announced the postponement of the rest of its 2021 “Show Season”. The Grand Rapids Camper, Travel and RV Show at DeVos Place in 2017. Author: 13 ON YOUR SIDE Staff Published: 11:26 AM CST February 4, 2021 Updated: 11:26 AM CST February 4, 2021 GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — On Thursday, ShowSpan, Inc., Michi...

and last updated 2021-02-02 20:30:57-05 GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Spectrum Health is now partnering further with the Vaccinate West Michigan Clinic by creating a portal for those wishing to be vaccinated at DeVos Place. Everyone who registered through My Chart are still registered and will receive notification once they are moved further along in the process. My Chart for registration for the vaccine will soon be retired in favor of the new system. You can sign up here if you are eligible to...

By WMMN Feb 3, 2021 Dr. Karla Black, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Kent County Health Department, joined West Michigans Morning News to talk about how to sign up to volunteer at the DeVos Place during COVID-19 vaccinations.  

DeVos Place charges $12,000 a day for vaccine venue; DeltaPlex available for $500 The owner of the DeltaPlex and a Kent County commissioner say the tab being paid to rent DeVos Place is not a good use of tax dollars amid economic hardship. Author: John Hogan Updated: 7:43 PM EST February 1, 2021 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A decision to spend $12,000 a day to rent a downtown Grand Rapids venue for COVID-19 vaccinations is coming under scrutiny by a Kent County commis...

DeVos Place COVID-19 vaccination clinic seeks non-clinical volunteers file photo and last updated 2021-02-02 10:55:21-05 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The West Michigan Vaccine Clinic at DeVos Place is looking for community volunteers to support non-clinical roles, according to a news release Tuesday. When enough vaccine is available for the clinic to operate at full capacity, about 150 volunteers will be needed per four-hour shift. Volunteers may help with greeting clinic attendees, providing dir...

The West Michigan Vaccine Clinic at DeVos Place, which is operated by Kent County, Spectrum Health and Mercy Health in collaboration with Vaccinate West Michigan, is seeking community volunteers in non-clinical roles to support the clinic. When the vaccine is available for the clinic to open at full capacity, approximately 150 volunteers are needed per four-hour shift. Volunteers may assist with greeting clinic attendees, providing directional assistance, escorting attendees who need help, sani...

Kent County to pay $12K a day to DeVos Place for COVID vaccine clinic The owner of the DeltaPlex says he offered his space to the county for free. and last updated 2021-01-30 10:52:29-05 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Kent County is set to pay $12,000 a day for DeVos Place to operate as a COVID-19 vaccination site. The owner of the DeltaPlex in Grand Rapids is frustrated with the Kent County Health Department. He says he offered to host the COVID-19 vaccine clinic for free. “Taking off my buil...

High demand as West Michigan’s largest COVID-19 vaccine clinic wraps up first week Updated Feb 02, 2021; Posted Jan 29, 2021 COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. The clinic, serving those who are eligible to receive the vaccine, opened as part of a partnership between the Kent County Health Department, Spectrum Health and Mercy Health Saint Marys. (Cory Morse | MLive.com)Cory Morse | MLive.com Facebook Share GRAND RAPIDS, MI ...