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Fred Freeman created a mobile health unit that continues to serve vulnerable residents in Hanover.

Conceived, but given the quality of recent disaster flicks, parody is redundant. The challenge of topping the insane improbability of Hollywood’s less pretentious fare is too great for any filmmaker, and Frawley and his writers have decided not to try. They’ve settled, instead, on very safe conventions: Sally Kellerman as an unhappy spouse who falls in love with her husband only when their divorce is finalized, Ruth Gordon as a foulmouthed old lady on the lam, Rene Auberjonois as an agnosti...

(WASHINGTON) — Dr. Amy Acton, Ohio’s former health director who was the target of threats, will be honored by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation for her service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Acton, who became a lauded national figure for her response to the pandemic but resigned in June following threats and challenges to her [...]

May 6, 2021 In this Oct. 16 photo, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at Beech Woods Recreation Center, in Southfield. Whitmer and six other people who risked their own health and safety to help and protect others during the coronavirus pandemic will receive special Profile in Courage awards next month, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation announced Tuesday. (AP photo) BOSTON — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and six other people who risked their own health and safety to help and protect others du...

Former health director to be honored for COVID-19 leadership Ohio Health Director Amy Acton resigns Replay Video UP NEXT Dr. Amy Acton, Ohios former health director who was the target of threats, will be honored by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation for her service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Acton, who became a lauded national figure for her response to the pandemic but resigned in June following threats and challenges to her authority, is one of seven people who will receive the fou...

May 6, 2021 BOSTON (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and six other people who risked their own health and safety to help and protect others during the coronavirus pandemic will receive Profile in Courage awards next month, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation announced Tuesday. The recipients, who also include a grocery story owner, a delivery driver, a nurse and an activist, were selected from among thousands of nominations submitted by people around the country, the foundation said in...

Gov. Whitmer among 7 awarded for courage by JFK Foundation Associated Press BOSTON — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and six other people who risked their own health and safety to help and protect others during the coronavirus pandemic will receive Profile in Courage awards next month, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation announced Tuesday. The recipients, who also include a grocery story owner, a delivery driver, a nurse and an activist, were selected from among thousands of nominations submitted b...

Dr. Amy Acton among 7 honored with COVID-19 Profile in Courage award from John F. Kennedy Library Associated Press © Joshua A. Bickel/The Columbus Dispatch Dr. Amy Acton, director of the Ohio Department of Health, answers a question during a press conference regarding the states testing protocol and preparedness for COVID-19, or coronavirus, on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. The recipients, who also include a grocery story owner, a delivery...

The recipients, who also include a grocery story owner, a delivery driver, a nurse and an activist, were selected from among thousands of nominations submitted by people around the country, the foundation said in a statement. "Todays honorees put their own lives at risk to keep others safe. They inspire us all with their courage and give new meaning to President Kennedys legacy of public service," said Caroline Kennedy, the presidents daughter and honorary president of the foundation.  How was...

Today’s honorees put their own lives at risk to keep others safe