Health and Wellness

Feature Story Emily Miller, Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project managing attorney. Healthy Communities

Scams rob Michigan elders of millions, but health providers and nonprofits offer help

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Thursday, September 28, 2023
In The News This year's Pink Night Palooza will be held at the Flint Institute of Music Capitol Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Arts and Culture

Pink Night Palooza 2023 makes its premiere at FIM Capitol Theatre in October

Brianna NargisoMonday, September 25, 2023
Feature Story Michael Williams, president and CEO of Orchards Children's Services, a child and family services agency with locations in Genesee, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. Neighborhoods

Michigan's foster children face mental health challenges – but these agencies set them up to succeed

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, September 22, 2023
Feature Story Grand Haven resident Lesa Jordan with Sheyenne Cole, a counselor in Senior Resources of West Michigan's Behavioral Health at Home program. Healthy Communities

Behavioral health at home helps Muskegon-area older adults improve quality of life

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Thursday, September 14, 2023
In The News Hamilton Community Health Network urges Flint residents with Medicaid coverage to update their personal information as Michigan undergoes Medicaid redetermination. Healthy Communities

Hamilton Community Health Network urges Flint residents to update Medicaid coverage

Brianna NargisoThursday, September 7, 2023
In The News The Rx Kids program recently received $16.5 million in state funding to help tackle the issues of poverty and health disparities in Flint. Healthy Communities

Flint-based Rx Kids program receives $16.5 million in Michigan state funding

Sarah MarkstromTuesday, August 29, 2023
Partner Content AAoM held a back-to-school event at Corner Health in Ypsilanti on Aug. 16. Healthy Communities

Health and wellness are the building blocks for a successful school year

AUTISM ALLIANCE OF MICHIGANWednesday, August 23, 2023
Feature Story A Livability Lab meeting. Healthy Communities

Livability Labs bring Muskegon County leaders together to solve community challenges

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERWednesday, August 23, 2023
Feature Story College student and former migrant worker Dilayla Martinez with Migrant Legal Aid attorney Molly Spaak. Healthy Communities

Michigan's migrant farm workers face many health challenges, but help is available

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, August 17, 2023
Feature Story Katie Hoener works with Washtenaw County CMH's crisis negotiation unit. Healthy Communities

Community mental health and law enforcement collaborate to keep people out of jail

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMATuesday, August 15, 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
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 The Flint Fresh Food Hub and Mobile Market encourage healthy eating by making local farm fresh produce more accessible to Flint residents. Healthy Communities

Flint Fresh Food Hub connects residents to farmers and fresh, locally-grown produce

Jarielle Tasha NettlesMonday, July 24, 2023
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