LIA Free Health & Dental Center

10/02/2026

🍁 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🏃‍♀️🍂🏃‍♂️

Looking for a fun reason to get outdoors? Join us tomorrow for the 8th Annual North Shore Trail Run!

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just want a walk in the woods for a great cause, we've got an event for you:

🏃 10K Trail Run
🌲 5K Run / Hike / Walk
🔥 Combo 10K/5K Run
👶 FREE Kids' 2K!

All proceeds support Love in Action of the Tri-Cities and Chariots of Fire Running Club! 💙 Bring your family or friends for autumn trails, great community energy, and race-day snacks. 🍕🍎

⚡ SAME-DAY REGISTRATION is available up until race time tomorrow morning.

👉 Sign up here:

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/SpringLake/NSTR

See you on the trails! 👟🍁

The North Shore Trail Run is on Saturday October 3, 2026. It includes the following events: 10K Trail Run, 5K Trail Run/Hike/Walk, Combo 10K + 5K Trail Run (Separate Events), and 2K Kids Fun Run - Free!!.

09/26/2026

We are expanding our team at Love in Action! ❤️ Please share this post!

Do you love people and want to make a tangible difference while working with a fun, faith-driven team? We have two open 32 hour/week roles at our Free Health and Dental Center:

🦷 Dental Manager: Coordinate patient care, manage clinic supplies, and lead our amazing volunteer team! (Requires 2+ years of dental assisting experience)

📋 Patient Intake Coordinator (NEW!): Be the welcoming first face and voice for our patients, handling intake, charting, and front office support! (Requires 2+ years of medical or dental office experience)

If you or someone you know would be a great fit, we would love to connect with you! 🤝

✨ Both positions are listed on Indeed.com . Click the link and search the job title to apply!

08/20/2026

Did you know that purchasing a new dental chair is a major investment—much like buying a new car?

We want to send a huge THANK YOU to the incredible grantors who made it possible to replace our malfunctioning chair (Pic #3), which was obsolete for parts, with this beautiful, brand-new chair (Pic #1 & #2)!

A heartfelt thank you to:

- Trinity Health of the Lakeshore
- Delta Dental Foundation
- Osteopathic Foundation of West Michigan

Because of their generosity and commitment to the oral health of our community, our dental team can continue delivering smooth, uninterrupted care to those seeking it. We are deeply grateful for your support! 🪥✨

07/22/2026

The dentists in our community are extraordinary! 🦷

On one of her few Fridays off, Dr. Sydney Cinal, DDS (Smile Grand Haven) generously volunteers at Love in Action of the Tri-Cities. In a single monthly shift, she serves 6–10 patients with exams, restorations, and life-changing dental care—bringing skills, compassion, and friendly mentorship to students along the way!

Pictured: Eden (left), U of M student; Sehra (middle), working on U.S. dental licensure; and Dr. Cinal (right). Go Team! 👏

🌟 Want to help us restore more smiles? We are actively looking for dentists, hygienists, dental assistants AND office staff to join our Free Health & Dental Center volunteer team! What do you have to offer? Just a few hours a month, bi-monthly, or quarterly makes a powerful difference in our community.

📩 Send us a message or visit www.loveinactiontricities.org to get involved today!

07/13/2026

Did you know that navigating phone calls and in-person inquiries makes up a huge portion of our work at the Love in Action Free Health & Dental Center? 📞 💬

In the first six months of 2026, the LIA Free Health and Dental Center team averaged 165 medical and dental calls per month from new and returning patients. Depending on their needs, these individuals are either treated directly within the Health Center or referred to more appropriate area caregivers.

Navigating healthcare can be overwhelming, but skilled, compassionate staff members are here to help you or a loved one figure out next steps—whether you have no insurance, partial insurance, or Medicaid.

We are your community safety net Health Center. If you know a friend or neighbor who has been delaying their care, please encourage them to call or stop in today! 🤍 ✨

616-846-2701 | 326 N Ferry St, Grand Haven, MI 49417

07/07/2026

It is a privilege to train the next generation of medical professionals! 🩺 ✨

Meet Zach! He is a Neurosciences student and local ER pharmacy tech aspiring to become a physician. Zach is joining Love in Action as a volunteer medical assistant to get closer to patient care.

On his very first day, we caught a wonderful moment of his skill in action. While observing an intake call with Shelley, our Medical Clinic Manager, Zach immediately jumped in to ask the patient medication questions and log them into her record like a champ!

At LIA, Zach will grow his clinical skills while discovering the heart behind our care—and we know our team will learn just as much from him.

Way to go, Zach! 👏 🤍

06/18/2026

Meet Sehra, dental volunteer! ✨

Sehra is a dentist from Pakistan who recently moved to Michigan. While she works hard toward her Michigan dental license—a journey that requires additional schooling—she is graciously volunteering in the Muskegon and Grand Haven areas as she awaits this future.

The LIA Free Health and Dental Center team has been so incredibly blessed by her presence, her heart for service, and her skills as she serves as a dental assistant!

We have big news to celebrate. Through LIA connections, Sehra just accepted a position at Hackley Community Care Dental as a paid dental assistant. We are thrilled she can use her talents and gain U.S. clinical experience while continuing her dental journey!

Way to go after your dreams, Sehra! We are so proud of you, rooting for you, and honored to be a part of your journey! 🦷 🤍 👏

05/13/2026

Men's Health Event Report 📋: Gratitude! ✨

We praise God for our first Men's Health Event! It was a day of high activity and moments of meaningful connection! Participants shared conversation, started paths of healing, and experienced empowerment for change. One man shared that the visit helped him "worry less," as he learned about health findings he can proactively manage. Another shared how the event inspired change (check out his story in the photo!).

The Immediate Impact:
✅ 9 Men Served
✅ Area Volunteer Physicians, Nurses, MAs, and others giving skills
✅ Cholesterol and A1c Checks informing health status
✅ Skin findings leading to needed Dermatology referrals
✅ Medicaid Consultations
✅ Lives changed through compassionate care!

Thank you for spreading the word to in our community! Special thanks to the many volunteers, Osteopathic Foundation of West Michigan, and Trinity Health Grand Haven Hospital for their support that made this day possible.

Know someone who still needs care? We have clinical openings available!
📞 Give LIA a call at 616-846-2701.

05/01/2026

It's been a different week for dental center staff, as the Michigan Dental Association is in Grand Rapids for their annual Sparkling Smiles fundraiser and Session (conference). Hans, Dental Manager, is pictured here representing LIA at the exhibit hall of their annual session to connect with dental professionals and suppliers.

The MDA foundation has generously supported initiatives of LIA to increase patient care over the last few years and we are so grateful for them!

04/14/2026

This Saturday! Don't let your health take a backseat. 🩺

Men, we know life is busy and medical costs can be a barrier. That’s why we’re making it simple. Join us THIS SATURDAY, April 18th, for our Free Men’s Health Event.

No insurance? Insurance, but in a transition? Financial hurdles? This event is for you.

Time is running out to get on the schedule. Check the flyer below for details and call us today! Let’s make sure you stay healthy for your family and your future.