Zinta Aistars is a bilingual writer in English and Latvian. She has three books published in the Latvian language and is currently at work on a fourth, this time in English. Zinta is a regularly contributing writer for many local and regional publications. She is the host and producer of the weekly radio show, Art Beat, at WMUK 102.1 FM, the NPR affiliate station in Southwest Michigan. Zinta is a former employee of Spectrum Health, working in marketing and communications as a writer and editor, and she is pleased to continue writing health care stories since becoming a full-time freelance writer.
Helping others is often the best medicine. Rehab patients know this firsthand—they're using game points to feed families in need.
21 Daxton, 2, and Sawyer, 4, battle a rare genetic disease with a team of specialists and the calming power of music.
375 Genetic testing helps the family of a Michigan boy dig deeper into his unique health challenges.
299 After a longtime battle against a rare disorder of the esophagus, Maggie Campbell underwent a life-altering surgery.
317 Genetic testing that pinpointed a rare disorder helped a Michigan couple give their daughter the tools she needs to blossom.
100 With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping him at home, George Grzybowski turned to in-home imaging services—and it turned out to be a life-saver.
133 A Michigan phlebotomist made the leap with bariatric surgery—and she's now down almost 100 pounds.
16 When a gas explosion at her island cabin left Lisa Sears with severe burns and broken bones, a team of specialists and her faith guided her recovery.
447 During the COVID-19 pandemic, school and health leaders work to meet student needs while keeping safety top of mind.
44 While tending loved ones is a blessing, make sure to reserve energy for your own well-being. A psychotherapist shares her top tips for how to find the balance.
25 To put patients at ease, hospital team members have honed the perfect blend of helpful and friendly.
727 As COVID-19 cases rise, experts share their best recommendations to help your family stay healthy and well.
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