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Feature Story An abandoned home on Home Ave. in Flint sits vacant with the windows and front door boarded up.  Neighborhoods

How urban blight affects Flint residents' health, and what the city is doing to change that

Jenifer VelosoMonday, May 8, 2023
Feature Story Bike racks support active living in Grand Traverse County. Healthy Communities

Active communities are healthier communities

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERWednesday, May 3, 2023
In The News An onlooker views the damage of Flint's Washington Elementary School after it was set afire in October 2021. Neighborhoods

In the line of fire: Flint resident follows up with progress on the fires in Eastside Franklin Park

Lisa SquierSunday, April 30, 2023
In The News Dr. Denika Dalton is co-founder of Life In 3D Aesthetic Services located at 2425 Austins Pkwy in Flint. Healthy Communities

Get to know Dr. Denika Dalton of Life In 3D Aesthetic Services

Jarielle Tasha NettlesThursday, April 27, 2023
Feature Story soh3 Healthy Communities

Special report: Michigan prepares for a rapidly aging population by becoming more "age-friendly"

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER AND PATRICK DUNN Thursday, April 27, 2023
Feature Story Genesee Health System. Healthy Communities

Genesee Health System earns "Top Workplace" award

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERTuesday, April 25, 2023
Feature Story April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. Healthy Communities

Autism Alliance of Michigan is the trusted resource for the autism community

AUTISM ALLIANCE OF MICHIGANTuesday, April 18, 2023
Feature Story A man uses the care.coach tool, currently being deployed by Grand Rapids-based Care Resources PACE. Healthy Communities

New health care technologies improve outcomes for Michiganders of all ages

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERMonday, April 17, 2023
In The News The 'Health is Wealth' community health fair takes place on Saturday, April 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Holmes STEM Academy in Flint. Healthy Communities

The “Health is Wealth” health fair offers free medical and food services to Flint residents

Brianna NargisoMonday, April 17, 2023
Feature Story The front room of an adult foster home in Allegan. Healthy Communities

Smaller does mean better for residents in adult foster care homes

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMATuesday, April 11, 2023
Longform The main entrance of Longfellow Middle School in Flint, Michigan displays "no trespassing" warnings and graffiti on March 13, 2023. The school closed its doors in 2007. Neighborhoods

“Every school I ever went to in Flint is gone”Addressing Flint's ongoing urban blight as a result of school closings

Tia ScottThursday, April 6, 2023
Feature Story Carter Kits. Healthy Communities

Carter Kits help first responders take better care of patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder

RYLEE BARNSDALETuesday, April 4, 2023
Feature Story Grand Rapids Assistant Planning Director Jay Steffen describes these new benches in Grand Rapids' Creston neighborhood as a "direct result" of Michigan's Age-Friendly Action Plan. Healthy Communities

Michigan Age-Friendly Action Plan aims to make it easier for adults to age in place

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, March 30, 2023
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