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Feature Story Angela Gabridge, MiGen executive director, co-chaired a coalition that requested Michigan state funding for LGBTQ+ health. Healthy Communities

Michigan addresses LGBTQ+ health disparities with historic $10 million budget allotment

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, October 12, 2023
Feature Story Annette Hughes, Director of Sunny Patch Learning Center, is pictured inside one of the center's buildings on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Healthy Communities

To make 'a difference in the lives of others' with Sunny Patch Learning Center

Xzavier SimonWednesday, October 11, 2023
Feature Story Genesee Health System Urgent Care Healthy Communities

Michigan’s community mental health agencies expanding crisis care

KELSEY SANDERSTuesday, October 10, 2023
Feature Story Jon Cauchi, inclusion consultant and trainer for Disabilities Advocates of Kent County. Healthy Communities

Living with disabilities can impact mental healthMichigan's community mental health agencies are here to help

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMA Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Feature Story Produce Prescription (PPR) programs are an extension of food access and nutrition incentive programming with a healthcare focus. (MIFMA) Healthy Communities

How Produce Prescriptions are promoting healthy behaviors across Michigan

KELSEY SANDERSFriday, September 29, 2023
In The News Every Sunday in October, the 'Sōl Section Where Better Begins' will host “A Month of Sundays” events at Totem Book Store in Flint. Healthy Communities

Communal healing of the mind, body, and Sōl with "A Month of Sundays"

Xzavier SimonFriday, September 29, 2023
Feature Story Emily Miller, Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project managing attorney. Healthy Communities

Scams rob Michigan elders of millions, but health providers and nonprofits offer help

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Thursday, September 28, 2023
In The News This year's Pink Night Palooza will be held at the Flint Institute of Music Capitol Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Arts and Culture

Pink Night Palooza 2023 makes its premiere at FIM Capitol Theatre in October

Brianna NargisoMonday, September 25, 2023
Feature Story Karen Sheridan and Sarah Price star in the stageplay ‘Rain on Fire’ focuses on a family dealing with the opioid crisis in the rural woods of Northern Michigan. Arts and Culture

‘Rain on Fire’ play showcases painful impact of opioid crisis on a family

Sarah SpohnWednesday, September 20, 2023
Feature Story Grand Haven resident Lesa Jordan with Sheyenne Cole, a counselor in Senior Resources of West Michigan's Behavioral Health at Home program. Healthy Communities

Behavioral health at home helps Muskegon-area older adults improve quality of life

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Thursday, September 14, 2023
Feature Story Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority Grayling location. Healthy Communities

Michigan’s rural CMHs work hard on improving access to mental health resources

Sarah SpohnTuesday, September 12, 2023
In The News Hamilton Community Health Network urges Flint residents with Medicaid coverage to update their personal information as Michigan undergoes Medicaid redetermination. Healthy Communities

Hamilton Community Health Network urges Flint residents to update Medicaid coverage

Brianna NargisoThursday, September 7, 2023
Feature Story Participants at Ypsilanti PreK for All listening session. Healthy Communities

PreK for All listening sessions gather feedback from parents, childcare providers, and educators

ASHLEY KINGWednesday, August 30, 2023
In The News The Rx Kids program recently received $16.5 million in state funding to help tackle the issues of poverty and health disparities in Flint. Healthy Communities

Flint-based Rx Kids program receives $16.5 million in Michigan state funding

Sarah MarkstromTuesday, August 29, 2023
Partner Content AAoM held a back-to-school event at Corner Health in Ypsilanti on Aug. 16. Healthy Communities

Health and wellness are the building blocks for a successful school year

AUTISM ALLIANCE OF MICHIGANWednesday, August 23, 2023
Feature Story A Livability Lab meeting. Healthy Communities

Livability Labs bring Muskegon County leaders together to solve community challenges

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERWednesday, August 23, 2023
Feature Story College student and former migrant worker Dilayla Martinez with Migrant Legal Aid attorney Molly Spaak. Healthy Communities

Michigan's migrant farm workers face many health challenges, but help is available

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, August 17, 2023
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