The Bellaire and East Jordan Family Health Centers’ Board of Directors have awarded Jim and Sherry Bailey of Mancelona, MI the 2021 Community Health Champion Award. The Bailey’s have been honored for their commitment to the Antrim County Emergency Operations Center and their service to the Health Department of Northwest Michigan during the COVID-19 pandemic.
East Jordan Family Health Center’s Board of Directors presented Jim and Sherry Bailey with their 2021 Community Health Champion Award on Thursday, August 12, 2021, during an award presentation and reception at this year’s Antrim County Fair.
Jim and Sherry Bailey were recognized for their community support during the COVID Pandemic when they assisted with PPE collection and distribution, including working with the local Seamstress for Safety groups. The couple also volunteered at 42 Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics providing over 8,000 shots in Antrim County from late January until the end of June.
“They got their first shot and got to work.” states Leslie Meyers, Antrim County Emergency Services Coordinator. “They are volunteer extraordinaires!”
Jim and Sherry didn’t just step up this year. They have always stepped up to help their community. They helped create the CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program for Antrim County and still serve as CERT members. Sherry has been a CoCoRaHs (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network) volunteer for many years and the Bailey’s are responsible for the snow gauge found on the corner of M88 and US 131 in Mancelona. Both have been volunteers for the AuSable Canoe Race, Glacial Hills Challenge, and the Paddle Antrim Festival. When they aren’t volunteering, they can be found growing tomatoes or being rockhounds.
The East Jordan Family Health Center’s Board of Directors began an annual tradition of presenting the Community Health Champion award in 2006. This award recognizes those who have dedicated themselves to serving the health care needs of our area. Our health centers are designed to provide quality affordable healthcare with a commitment you can count on. Every day we are striving to develop services and programs that better serve you and the community. Our Mission is “Your Health”.
