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New series explores efforts to address oral health inequities

Shandra MartinezFriday, December 6, 2024
Feature Story Flint native Ed Wilson discusses his gym I Am My Billboard and building a community space for people of all fitness levels. Entrepreneurship

Ed Wilson of I Am My Billboard offers a gym space that welcomes all fitness levels

Tia ScottTuesday, November 26, 2024
Feature Story Michigan’s hospitals and community mental health agencies collaborate to ensure all of a patient's health care needs are met. Healthy Communities

Michigan hospitals and community mental health agencies collaborate for whole-person care

Monique BedfordWednesday, November 20, 2024
Feature Story The newest endeavor of Flint’s Good Church is its affordable laundromat, Good Laundry, which serves as a direct response to nearby neighbors who are experiencing hygiene poverty. Community Development

Good Laundry is making a great impact on hygiene poverty in Flint

Sarah SpohnTuesday, November 19, 2024
Longform The students currently taking U-M School of Public Health course, Chatgpt/AI and Public Health. Healthy Communities

Public health and AI: Great potential and a need for ethical policies

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, November 19, 2024
Longform Care Model Training recipients Dinora Quintanilla (far left) and Kim Poplaski (far right) with Care Model Training facilitator Vanessa Jimenez (center). Healthy Communities

New training helps Kent County providers better connect residents in need to resources

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 14, 2024
Feature Story Flint Style Soccer has created a space that continually provides individual and team activities, coach mentors, personal development, socialization, and important life lessons on and off the soccer field. Kids and Education

Flint Style Soccer continues to score goals on and off the field

Sarah SpohnTuesday, November 12, 2024
Longform K-Connect's data dashboard for Kent County. Healthy Communities

Local health statistics are a click away as community health dashboards proliferate in Michigan

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 31, 2024
Longform Jae Gerhart, manager of farm programs for Trinity Health Ann Arbor, at The Farm at Trinity Health in Ypsilanti. The Farm offers a produce prescription program for those who struggle to afford healthy food. Healthy Communities

Medicaid funding could expand and sustain Michigan's produce prescription programs

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 24, 2024
Partner Content AAoM's Navigating Autism Today Conference takes place November 15, 2024, in Grand Rapids at the Grand Valley State University Pew Campus L.V. Eberhard Center. Healthy Communities

Navigating Autism Today Conference in Grand Rapids focuses on navigating autism for a lifetime

Valerie LegoTuesday, October 22, 2024
Longform Zachary Frieben, Summit Pointe customer service specialist, can help clients who feel their patient rights may not have been respected. Healthy Communities

Michigan's CMHs work hard to ensure patient rights are understood and upheld

Brianna NargisoTuesday, October 22, 2024
Longform “By working with our community and fostering dialogue about gun safety, we believe we can reduce firearm injuries and build a safer future for all.” Deanna Price Healthy Communities

How public health focuses on gun safety and reducing firearm violence

Brianna NargisoTuesday, October 22, 2024
Longform Nurses like District Health Department #10’s Becky Gossman RN are only one facet of the future public health workforce. Healthy Communities

Redefining public health in Michigan: A vision for a post-pandemic future

Brianna NargisoTuesday, October 15, 2024
Feature Story Community mental health agencies from all over the state came to the 2024 rally to show support for their clients and friends and to advocate for a stronger mental health system. Healthy Communities

20th 'Walk a Mile in My Shoes' rally promotes public mental health care

Monique BedfordTuesday, October 15, 2024
In The News Dan Kildee recently announced $600,000 in federal funding for Hamilton Community Health Network to expand mental health and substance use services in Mid-Michigan. Healthy Communities

Dan Kildee announces $600K funding to expand behavioral health services at Hamilton Health Network

Brianna NargisoWednesday, October 9, 2024
Feature Story LifeWays Staff Healthy Communities

LifeWays peer support and recovery staff inspire clients to 'walk the walk'

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, October 8, 2024
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