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Longform Norris Stephens of Good Medicine Farms at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market, where participants in Washtenaw County's Prescription for Health program can cash in "prescriptions" for fresh food. Economic Development

Michigan health care providers find success with "prescriptions" for fresh produce and exercise

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, September 22, 2021
Longform Elizabeth Koschmann, director of the University of Michigan's TRAILS program, which is offering free social-emotional learning training and curricula to Michigan schools. Healthy Communities

Michigan is expanding mental health services in schools – and equipping teachers to implement them

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 16, 2021
In The News Emily Rose, a Davison graduate, wrote about mental health stigmas for Genesee Health Plan. Healthy Communities

Coping with mental health and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic

Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Longform Cindy Brummette is a school nurse in Grand Ledge Public Schools. Healthy Communities

"We're exhausted": Michigan's school nurses take on heavy burden with COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 2, 2021
Longform Antonio Cleveland, a disease intervention specialist with the Jail Health division of Wayne County’s Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Services, conducts COVID-19 contact tracing and testing for an individual booked into a Wayne County Jail. Healthy Communities

COVID has hit jails hard, but this Wayne County-based collaboration is making them safer

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 26, 2021
In The News Dr. Lisa M. Lapeyrhouse, an assistant professor and tenured faculty member in the Public Health & Health Sciences department at the University of Michigan-Flint, was one of the speakers during the press conference. Healthy Communities

“We will do anything to protect them and keep them safe”

Jenifer VelosoMonday, August 23, 2021
In The News Asbury Church received a grant from the Ruth Mott Foundation to support youth and community programs. Healthy Communities

Ruth Mott Foundation awards $1,028,070 in grants to north Flint programs

Flintside News BriefsSunday, August 22, 2021
In The News Hundreds of people visited Flint to protest a countywide mask mandate in public schools this week. Healthy Communities

Hundreds of people from the suburbs rally in Flint to support their own privilege

Patrick HayesWednesday, August 18, 2021
In The News Tasha Brown, 29, with friends and family, purchases ice cream at the Hamilton Healthcare Network Family Fun Day. Healthy Communities

Community outreach efforts help local healthcare providers build trust, share information to residen

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, August 17, 2021
Longform Nathaniel Bergman administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a homebound resident in her home. Healthy Communities

As Delta variant threatens, Michigan works to address lingering vaccine hesitancy

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 5, 2021
In The News Joshua Johnson Arts and Culture

Flint photographer, designers organizing photoshoot to support mental health charity

Patrick HayesTuesday, August 3, 2021
In The News Brush Alley Skateshop organizes a monthly girls Meet Up & Skate event downtown Flint. Healthy Communities

Plans for new skate park in Flint continue to progress

Patrick HayesSunday, August 1, 2021
Longform Skyler and Krista Assman. Healthy Communities

Respite care provides a much-needed break from caregiving for parents of kids with disabilities

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 29, 2021
In The News Great Lakes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is located near Pershing Street and Corunna Road on Flint's westside. Entrepreneurship

Jiu jitsu gym hoping to help martial arts continue to grow in Flint

Omoro CollinsTuesday, July 27, 2021
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