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Feature Story Keesa Johnson is a food systems design specialist at Michigan State University's Center for Regional Food Systems. Healthy Communities

Special funds are a step toward leveling the playing field for Black farmers

KYM REINSTADLERFriday, April 26, 2024
Feature Story Leaders from Mackinac Straits Health System and the public health departments implemented the assessment in the communities of Mackinac County. Healthy Communities

Community health needs assessments drive priorities for local health departments and hospitals

LESLIE CIEPLECHOWICZWednesday, April 24, 2024
Feature Story The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan and its be nice. program will host four spring mental health events this year. Healthy Communities

Business symposium kicks off series of spring be nice. mental health events

MONIQUE BEDFORDTuesday, April 23, 2024
Feature Story Shelby Coolbaugh, administrative assistant for the Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (MLTCOP), and Salli Pung, state long term care omubdsman for MLTCOP. Healthy Communities

Michigan ombudsman program advocates for residents in long-term care facilities

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERSunday, April 21, 2024
Feature Story Dr. Theresa Hastert (right) helped develop the Michigan Community Outreach to Address Financial Toxicity (MI-COST). Ali Fakih (left) is a research assistant with MI-COST, and Cornelius Wilson (center) sits on its Community Advisory Board. Healthy Communities

Here's how Michigan organizations are working to reduce cancer treatment's crushing financial burden

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, April 12, 2024
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How data collection is playing a key role in advancing health equity

SHANDRA MARTINEZTuesday, April 9, 2024
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How at-home vaccinations protect the lives of the state’s most vulnerable

SHANDRA MARTINEZTuesday, April 9, 2024
Feature Story Veronica Bilicki oversees the Patient as Caregiver program. Healthy Communities

Henry Ford Health program helps unpaid caregivers stay healthy

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERMonday, April 8, 2024
Feature Story Kimberly Singh (right), Michigan Oral Health Coalition board member and chief community and governmental affairs officer for My Community Dental Centers, chats with Dental Assistant Kortney Jones. Healthy Communities

Oral health care is inaccessible to many Michiganders, this coalition is working to change that

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Friday, April 5, 2024
In The News This year's Senior Power Day takes place on Wednesday, May 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Crossroads Village in Flint. Community Development

Valley Area Agency on Aging to celebrate Senior Power Day 2024 in May

Tia ScottTuesday, April 2, 2024
Feature Story Pageant winner, poet, painter, and queer creative artist AshleyCae Lee poses dignified at the Flint Public Library on March 26, 2024. Arts and Culture

To be unashamed and unapologetic with poet AshleyCae Lee

Xzavier SimonFriday, March 29, 2024
Feature Story nestchildcare2 Kids and Education

La Hoja de Ruta de PreK Para Todos adopta un enfoque holístico para el despliegue de PreK Para Todos

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMAWednesday, March 27, 2024
Feature Story Sanilac County Community Mental Health empowers parents so they’re able to advocate for themselves. Healthy Communities

Sanilac County Community Mental Health helps families and children

KAREN GENTRYTuesday, March 26, 2024
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