Joan VanSickler

The beginning of a year can be full of resolutions, like more exercise or eating healthier. But what if you want to improve your mental health and, perhaps, be happier? We asked Summit Pointe clinicians Carolyn and Ann to help us consider how we might begin with greater mental health—something that can begin at any … Read more

We’re pretty excited about the accomplishments made at Summit Pointe and First Step in 2024. That has us staunchly focused on what’s to come in 2025. In this episode, our CEO Jeannie Goodrich reflects on some of the finish lines crossed in 2024 and the momentum we have to help the Calhoun County community with … Read more

In December 2024, Summit Pointe and Grace Health introduced a new primary care and pharmacy facility on the Summit Pointe/First Step campus at 175 College Street in Battle Creek. In this episode, our CEO Jeannie Goodrich is joined by the CEO of Grace Health, Dr. Peter Chang, to talk about this groundbreaking model which aims … Read more

Summit Pointe is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who oversee the execution of our mission to provide ”the highest quality behavioral health services to help individuals maximize their potential.” This time, we meet Stephanie Swanson-Chang, a member of the Summit Pointe Board since 2022. In this episode, Stephanie discusses how being a bereaved … Read more

Those of you caring for someone – often a relative – may not even consider yourself a “caregiver”. But, you are. As we learn in this episode from special guest Anne Clark with Senior Health Partners in Battle Creek, you may experience guilt if you give yourself some time away from your person. But, we … Read more

Returning to civilian life after serving in the Armed Forces, for some, can be difficult and daunting. One way Summit Pointe is helping is through the Supported Employment program – helping veterans and others find purpose through employment. Our colleague Stephen oversees the VA Laundry facility and joins us in this episode to talk about … Read more

Since it first opened in 2021, the First Step Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center has welcomed thousands of Calhoun County residents who were seeking assistance. What kind of assistance they would need had to be determined once they arrived. In the years since the doors opened, we at Summit Pointe have been able to study … Read more