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Feature Story Music artist, mother, and "spiritual warrior" Taylor Tatum pictured outside on July 30, 2023. Arts and Culture

Flint music artist Taylor Tatum is ready for the world

Xzavier SimonWednesday, August 9, 2023
In The News National Health Center Week kicks off this week, and Hamilton Community Health Network has a string of free events lined up to celebrate health and wellness in Genesee County. Healthy Communities

Hamilton Community Health Network invites community to celebrate National Health Center Week

Sarah SpohnMonday, August 7, 2023
In The News The ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for the new Fire Training Center at Genesee Career Institute happens on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. Community Development

New Fire Training Center unveiled at Genesee Career Institute

Sarah SpohnTuesday, August 1, 2023
Feature Story A group of community health workers were trained as part of the Macomb County Regional Health Equity Advisory Council's work. Healthy Communities

Michigan's regional health equity councils pursue long-term efforts to eliminate health disparities

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, July 28, 2023
Feature Story Actors Carol Sizer and Bill Klein rehearse "Memory of a Dance," a play about dementia commissioned by the Southwest Michigan-based Region IV Area Agency on Aging to spread community awareness of the experiences of people living with dementia. Healthy Communities

PODCAST: Building more dementia-friendly communities

PATRICK DUNNWednesday, July 26, 2023
Feature Story Dr. Hank Paulson is a neurologist at University of Michigan Health and director of the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center. Healthy Communities

PODCAST: Inside the rapidly expanding field of dementia research

PATRICK DUNNWednesday, July 19, 2023
Feature Story SOCIAL Program volunteers Keen Parra and Brooklynn Wilton with their client, Tammirah, at center. Healthy Communities

Student volunteers relieve caregivers and build intergenerational friendships through new program

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, July 14, 2023
Feature Story Saline resident Jim Mangi is a care partner to his wife, Kathleen, who has Alzheimer's disease. Healthy Communities

PODCAST: Building support for dementia caregiving challenges

PATRICK DUNNWednesday, July 12, 2023
Feature Story SUDs were a topic of discussion at the June 2023 CMHAM conference. Healthy Communities

Opioid settlement dollars will strengthen community mental health response to opioid use disorders

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMATuesday, July 11, 2023
Feature Story Flint native Sheena Harrison is the owner of Drinks of Essence and Fruits of Elegance. Entrepreneurship

100K Ideas' client storytelling series puts the spotlight on three Flint entrepreneurs

Sarah SpohnThursday, July 6, 2023
Feature Story Students run a farm stand as part of Partridge Creek Farm's farm to school program in Ishpeming. Healthy Communities

Michigan programs empower kids to be community health leaders

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Thursday, June 29, 2023
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“No-wrong-door” policy welcomes immigrants at Genesee Health System

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERTuesday, June 27, 2023
Feature Story Students participate in the LIFT-UP program. Healthy Communities

Students help ensure farm sustainability and bring local food to cafeterias in UP program

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, June 22, 2023
Feature Story Dr. Cathrine Frank is one of the co-creators of a new initiative to screen, assess, and treat patients for suicide risk. Healthy Communities

Michigan doctors challenge others to join them in a quest for "Zero Suicide"

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, June 16, 2023
Feature Story “I'm a Chicago native. I live in the Battle Creek Shelter. I’m trying to be positive and encourage others,” Richard Evans, 62. Healthy Communities

Michigan’s community mental health providers serve the unhoused

BROOKE MARSHALL Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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