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In The News Dan Kildee recently announced $600,000 in federal funding for Hamilton Community Health Network to expand mental health and substance use services in Mid-Michigan. Healthy Communities

Dan Kildee announces $600K funding to expand behavioral health services at Hamilton Health Network

Brianna NargisoWednesday, October 9, 2024
Feature Story LifeWays Staff Healthy Communities

LifeWays peer support and recovery staff inspire clients to 'walk the walk'

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, October 8, 2024
Feature Story Hamilton Community Health Network has expanded its network of locations to include a new clinic in Whitmore Lake, in Washtenaw County. Healthy Communities

Hamilton Community Health Network expands to serve Whitmore Lake area

Sarah SpohnMonday, October 7, 2024
In The News On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Genesee Intermediate School District will host its 2nd annual Mental Health Symposium titled 'The Science and Power of Hope 2.0 – Identifying Signs of Mental Illness.'  Healthy Communities

Genesee Intermediate School District to host 2nd annual Mental Health Symposium

Brianna NargisoWednesday, October 2, 2024
Feature Story LaVigne Home for Compassionate Care provides a peaceful environment and end-of-life support in Genesee and Lapeer counties. Sustainability

LaVigne Home for Compassionate Care provides end-of-life support in Genesee & Lapeer counties

Brianna NargisoMonday, September 30, 2024
Partner Content Parents indicated that needed services like speech therapy, occupational therapy, and paraprofessional support were inadequate. Kids and Education

Survey activates education advocacy for Michigan children with disabilities

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, September 24, 2024
Longform Joe Volpe, program manager at Ferndale's Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center. Healthy Communities

Mental health takes heavy toll on Michigan's LGBTQ youth

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, September 23, 2024
Longform GHS Urgent Care Healthy Communities

Funding gap threatens care for Michiganders utilizing community mental health

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, September 17, 2024
Longform Elizabeth Agius Healthy Communities

Michigan organizations, universities, and agencies growing the public health workforce

Monique BedfordTuesday, September 17, 2024
Longform A rendering of the future Fresh! by Gleaners. Healthy Communities

Fresh food pantry set to open near Detroit, building upon other innovative Michigan models

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 12, 2024
Feature Story Project Connect Flyer Healthy Communities

Project Connect brings together Sanilac County residents and resources

Leslie CieplechowiczTuesday, September 10, 2024
Feature Story Local public health works alongside families. Healthy Communities

U.P. campaign affirms “Local Public Health Cares”

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, September 10, 2024
Feature Story The Flint Rivershed Coalition, The Disability Network, and Genesee County Parks hosts inclusive kayaking events, iKayak workshops, for those with disabilities and hurdles which otherwise prevent them from enjoying the sport. Diversity

Inclusive kayak events help enable recreation for all abilities

Sarah SpohnFriday, August 30, 2024
Longform Danielle Atkinson, founder and national director of Mothering Justice, has been instrumental in advocating for paid leave in Michigan. Healthy Communities

Paid sick leave and family leave are moving forward in Michigan. Here's what's next.

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 29, 2024
Partner Content Hero Walk family team Diversity

Autism Hero Walk raises funds while raising awareness

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, August 27, 2024
Feature Story Northern Lakes CMH's behavioral health homes serve residents of six Northern Michigan counties. Healthy Communities

Behavioral Health Homes: A transformative approach in Michigan

Brianna NargisoTuesday, August 27, 2024
Feature Story PHN-Sinan-Mikhael-administers -MMR-VaccineLIST Healthy Communities

Immunizations have long spared Michiganders from disease and death

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, August 27, 2024
Feature Story As a part of Flintside's 'On the Ground' series, photo-journalist Anthony Summers visited the historic neighborhood of Civic Park and captured stunning, stoic photos of how the community looks today.  Neighborhoods

In Pictures: Civic Park Neighborhood 2024

Anthony SummersMonday, August 26, 2024
Feature Story Flint native and chef Terrail Jones II is all smiles while holding a red bell pepper on July 15, 2024. Entrepreneurship

Behind the counter with culinary chef, Terrail Jones II

Jerimiah WhiteheadWednesday, August 14, 2024
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