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Feature Story A wild rice camp teaches the traditional methods of harvesting the ancient grain. Healthy Communities

Copper Country initiative emphasizes fresh and local foods

KYM REINSTADLERSunday, November 26, 2023
Feature Story “Sometimes, my story may inspire others. I am not ashamed of my journey; it is my testimony,” says Flint native Michell Thompson, pictured in downtown Flint on Nov. 18, 2023. Neighborhoods

The strength, resilience, and testimony of Michell Thompson

Xzavier SimonFriday, November 24, 2023
Feature Story Poet, actor, and author Jerimiah Whitehead smiles confidently outside Totem Books in downtown Flint on Nov. 17, 2023. Neighborhoods

Weathering the storm and finding truth with Jerimiah Whitehead

Xzavier SimonFriday, November 24, 2023
Feature Story The collective giving organization Impact100 Genesee County looks to recruit women members to help make a difference locally. Community Development

New nonprofit Impact100 Genesee County brings local women together to make a positive impact

Sarah SpohnMonday, November 13, 2023
In The News Shelter of Flint has partnered with Applegate Chevrolet to raise awareness about homelessness and help those in need during the cold winter months. Neighborhoods

Shelter of Flint and Applegate Chevrolet team up for Homelessness Awareness Month

Flintside News BriefsWednesday, November 8, 2023
Feature Story stabanow Healthy Communities

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow and community mental health

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMATuesday, November 7, 2023
Feature Story Dr. Jordan Braciszewski demonstrates an iPad app used to screen children for mental health issues in Henry Ford Health clinics. Healthy Communities

Michigan providers use innovative technologies to expand access to behavioral health

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERWednesday, November 1, 2023
Feature Story CCBHCs welcome all county residents no matter what their income or insurance status. Healthy Communities

Community Mental Health has made big strides over the past 12 months in MichiganMI Mental Health recaps CMH successes of the series' first year

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMATuesday, October 31, 2023
Feature Story Amy Romain, program director of behavioral medicine, Sparrow Health System/MSU Family Medicine Residency, and Emalie Karp, Sparrow Health System/MSU Family Medicine Residency behavioral medicine faculty member. Healthy Communities

Michigan initiatives create new supports for parents experiencing postpartum depression

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, October 26, 2023
Feature Story Flint native Sancia Tutt, known creatively and business-wise as Isis Ma’at, stands confident in her journey at For-Mar Nature Preserve on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. Entrepreneurship

Experiencing unfiltered truth with business owner Isis Ma’at

Xzavier SimonWednesday, October 25, 2023
Partner Content Dr. Colleen Allen, president and CEO of the Autism Alliance of Michigan, addressing the 2022 conference in Grand Rapids. Healthy Communities

Parents, caregivers and providers invited to learn about “Navigating Autism Today”

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERWednesday, October 25, 2023
Feature Story Genesee County Sheriff's Deputy Christian Bowman, of the GRACE Team, visits Pat Kain, a Grand Blanc resident that he helped after she'd been receiving phone calls from an individual posing as a federal agent, at her home on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. Equity

Genesee County’s senior abuse prevention model to be taken statewide

Flint BeatFriday, October 20, 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 Eric Lupher, president of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan. Healthy Communities

Michigan organizations work to improve poor health outcomes through "path to a prosperous future"

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, October 6, 2023
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