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Longform Nathaniel Bergman administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a homebound resident in her home. Healthy Communities

Michigan agencies offer in-home COVID-19 vaccinations for homebound residents

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, May 14, 2021
Longform Dr. Patricia Deldin. Healthy Communities

Program created by U-M professor adopts Weight Watchers model for mental health support

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, April 27, 2021
Longform Joyanne Huston-Swanson, community relations for the Kent District Library, works with a wi-fi hotspot that is available for checkout at the library. Patrons have used the hotspots to access telehealth appointments, among other needs. Healthy Communities

Telehealth expansion has made health care more accessible during the pandemic – but not for everyone

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 12, 2021
Longform Judy Stelling, GetSetUp's director of guide programming, first got involved with the program by taking classes herself. Healthy Communities

New platform offers free, live online classes to reduce loneliness for Michigan's older adults

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 11, 2021
Longform A person uses the DayTwo Precision Nutrition app. Healthy Communities

Saginaw health workers among first to try new tech that creates personalized diets for diabetics

Estelle SlootmakerSunday, February 28, 2021
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Michigan Dementia Coalition seeks to maximize quality of life for those living with dementia

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 4, 2021
Longform Dr. Wassim Tarraf has carried out research on COVID-19's impact on people of color. Healthy Communities

Michigan grapples with COVID-19's disproportionate impact on people of color's mental health

Estelle SlootmakerSaturday, January 16, 2021
Longform Mariah Martin. Healthy Communities

Michigan makes strides towards implementing implicit bias training for all health care workers

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, December 21, 2020
Longform Katrina Jones and Janay Clark. Healthy Communities

Michigan's direct care workers confront shortages of PPE and providers as pandemic rages

Estelle SlootmakerSunday, December 6, 2020
Longform A Joy for All robotic dog. Healthy Communities

Michigan agencies distribute robotic pets to help elders combat loneliness during pandemic

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, November 16, 2020
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Here's how Michigan health care experts are reducing risks of medication overload

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 12, 2020
Longform Ronald Taylor. Healthy Communities

New report analyzes state data to find that older Detroiters are "dying before their time"

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, August 12, 2020
Longform Belle Harvest farmer Tom Heffron checks a worker's temperature using a touchless thermometer. Healthy Communities

With numerous barriers to health care, Michigan immigrants are among hardest hit by COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, August 12, 2020
Longform Ebony Reddock. Healthy Communities

Over 40 Michigan organizations join collaboratory to center equity in evaluation practices

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, August 5, 2020
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