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New high school dental program quickly fills workforce gaps

Shandra MartinezFriday, May 30, 2025
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Dental aid helps cancer patients regain health and dignity

Shandra MartinezWednesday, May 21, 2025
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Cherry Health’s Belknap Commons Dental Center eases dental emergency burden

Shandra MartinezThursday, May 1, 2025
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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Jessica Rickert inspires native dentists

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 31, 2025
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How an unused dental chair sparked an inclusive clinic at a Cleveland juvenile detention center

Shandra MartinezWednesday, February 12, 2025
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Inclusive dentistry: Transforming access for patients with disabilities

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 20, 2025
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New series explores efforts to address oral health inequities

Shandra MartinezFriday, December 6, 2024
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New training helps Kent County providers better connect residents in need to resources

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 14, 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
Longform Joe Volpe, program manager at Ferndale's Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center. Healthy Communities

Mental health takes heavy toll on Michigan's LGBTQ youth

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, September 23, 2024
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Fresh food pantry set to open near Detroit, building upon other innovative Michigan models

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 12, 2024
Longform Danielle Atkinson, founder and national director of Mothering Justice, has been instrumental in advocating for paid leave in Michigan. Healthy Communities

Paid sick leave and family leave are moving forward in Michigan. Here's what's next.

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 29, 2024
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Youth Mentor Gardens grow food, family, and community in Detroit and Grand Rapids area

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 8, 2024
Longform Amy Nichols, campus coordinator for the Region IV Area Agency on Aging, at the Campus for Creative Aging's booth in the South Haven Art Fair. She shows an example of the Window to Our World art project for care partners. Healthy Communities

Campus for Creative Aging helps Southwest Michigan seniors find purpose after retirement

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 11, 2024
Longform The Inclusive Health Care Taskforce hosted an information and resource fair on June 13. Healthy Communities

Michigan coalition works to address health disparities for older adults

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 27, 2024
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