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Longform Ariane Donnelly, Anne Davis, and Tanya Andrews at the Prescription for Health booth at the Pittsfield Township Farmers Market. Prescription for Health is Washtenaw County's produce prescription program. Healthy Communities

Prescriptions for fresh produce grow in Michigan through collaboration and new funding

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, July 26, 2024
Feature Story The Genesee Intermediate School District will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a new outdoor pavilion, track, and basketball court located at the GISD Transition Center. Community Development

GISD to host ribbon-cutting event for new pavilion, track, and basketball court

Brianna NargisoTuesday, July 23, 2024
Feature Story Michigan Health and Hospital Association represents all community hospitals in the state. Healthy Communities

How public health collaborations with hospitals benefit Michigan's communities

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, July 16, 2024
Longform The Inclusive Health Care Taskforce hosted an information and resource fair on June 13. Healthy Communities

Michigan coalition works to address health disparities for older adults

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 27, 2024
Longform Molly Brouwer, infant and family specialist; Bethany Vukusic, Maternal Infant Health Program team su Healthy Communities

How public health cares for Michigan's infants and new parents

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 25, 2024
Feature Story Flint native AshleyCae Lee sits and recites a poem at her fundraising event on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Arts and Culture

Flint's creative community comes together to hold fundraiser for AshleyCae Lee

Jarielle Tasha NettlesMonday, June 24, 2024
Feature Story Children enjoy a fresh and nutritious meal with local produce, inspired by culinary professionals. Healthy Communities

How 10 Cents a Meal brings healthy food to more Michigan kids

Kelsey SandersMonday, June 24, 2024
In The News On Thursday, June 20 from 5-8 p.m., the Flint Farmers' Market is celebrating a decade at its current location in downtown Flint with a special Night Market event.  Community Development

Flint Farmers' Market celebrates 10th anniversary with a Night Market event on June 20th

Flintside News BriefsTuesday, June 18, 2024
Longform Washtenaw County CMH reception Healthy Communities

Connecting to mental health services is as simple as picking up a phone

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, June 18, 2024
Feature Story A man receives a COVID-19 vaccination at the Burma Center. Diversity

Addressing cultural, language barriers that hinder health equity

SHANDRA MARTINEZ Friday, June 14, 2024
Feature Story Derek Miller, program supervisor for Kalamazoo County’s Healty Babies Healthy Start & 4Dad Fatherhood Program, with Sidni Miller, community health worker, inside Kalamazoo County’s Health and Community Services building. Healthy Communities

$5 million in federal funding will help 5 Michigan organizations reduce infant and maternal deaths

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERTuesday, June 11, 2024
Feature Story LifeWaysList Healthy Communities

LifeWays takes a whole person-centered care approach to health care

Monique BedfordTuesday, June 11, 2024
Feature Story Lyric Anderson, program support specialist for the Calhoun County Public Health Department, stands in the sensory room. Diversity

Sensory-friendly spaces play key role in improving health equity

SHANDRA MARTINEZMonday, June 10, 2024
In The News babyparade Healthy Communities

Rx Kids to host 'Baby Parade' celebrating Flint children

Flintside News BriefsWednesday, June 5, 2024
Feature Story Reducing infant mortality takes more than just funding. It takes sustained investment, cultural transformation, and a commitment to equity. Healthy Communities

Hurley Hospital: A Beacon of Hope in Reducing Infant Mortality

Valerie LegoTuesday, June 4, 2024
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