GRAND HAVEN, Mich.—How will the Affordable Care Act affect your bottom line?

The Grand Haven Chamber of Commerce hopes to answer that question with the help of health care, accounting and legal experts this Thursday, December 5.   The Chamber will present “The Affordable Care Act & Your Business” from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Trillium Event Center.   Admission is $25 for chamber members and $35 for non-members; breakfast and materials are included.

For more information or to register in advance, contact the Grand Haven Chamber of Commerce at (616) 842-4910.

OTTAWA COUNTY – Ottawa County Department of Public Health, Ottawa Youth Sexual Health Coalition (OYSHC) and several other community agencies will be hosting the 8th annual Teen Pregnancy/Parenting Conference on October 23rd at Christ Memorial Church (595 Graafschap Rd. Holland). This event is FREE and open to all pregnant and parenting teens in Ottawa County. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Barber, from the Grand Haven area. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all participants, plus free diapers. The conference will also have a variety of breakout sessions in the afternoon, including a very special session for the Dads that attend.

Toxins in baby shampoos. Lead in lipsticks. According to an EPA study, up to 700 chemicals can be found in the average adult in the United States. These chemicals range from pesticides, flame retardants, to plasticizers. Even PCB’s that were banned in the 1970’s are showing up in newborn babies according to a study from the American Red Cross. 

“A Conversation with Women” is an event that will take place at the Tri-Cities Family YMCA on Saturday, October 19.  It investigates the role of women in preventing cancer by looking not only at our food choices, but also at the chemicals that are in our personal care, and household products.  The event is lead by Patty Oltean, who holds a degree in Environmental Communications.