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Longform Caregiver Incentive Project (CIP) founder Eric Paad and CIP spokesperson Dorothy Paad. Rapid Growth

UP nonprofit offers education and support in effort to end caregiver shortage

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 18, 2023
Longform Employees at Brody's Be Cafe in Ada, which employs people living with disabilities. Rapid Growth

Here's how three Michigan nonprofits empower people living with disabilities

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 11, 2023
Longform MiGen Executive Director Angela Gabridge and Program Director Kat Mehrer. Rapid Growth

Detroit nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ older adults adopts new name reflecting statewide focus

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 4, 2023
Special Report AARP Michigan volunteer Howard Pizzo, AARP Michigan Communications Manager Mark Hornbeck, and AARP Michigan State Director Paula Cunningham on the Lansing River Trail. Rapid Growth

Special report: Michigan prepares for a rapidly aging population by becoming more "age-friendly"

Estelle Slootmaker and Patrick DunnThursday, April 27, 2023
Longform Dr. Lynn Todman and Dr. Willie Lawrence at the Center for Better Health and Wellness. Rapid Growth

Center for Better Health and Wellness tackles health disparities beyond COVID in Benton Harbor

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 20, 2023
Longform A man uses the care.coach tool, currently being deployed by Grand Rapids-based Care Resources PACE. Rapid Growth

New health care technologies improve outcomes for Michiganders of all ages

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 17, 2023
Longform Shonte' Terhune-Smith is a doula health educator, lactation consultant, and birth doula practicing in Genesee County. Rapid Growth

Michigan's new Medicaid coverage for birth doulas brings benefits and new challenges

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 6, 2023
Longform Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom, founder of the Women-Inspired Neighborhood Network: Detroit. Rapid Growth

Detroit initiatives combat high Black infant mortality rate with dignity and compassion

Brooke MarshallThursday, March 16, 2023
Partner Content The Greater Flint Health Coalition’s work in gardens grew out of its SNAP-Ed direct education programming like Fresh Conversations and Rec-Connect™, pictured here at Burton Senior Activity Center. Rapid Growth

Gardens growing change in Flint

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, March 15, 2023
Longform Christine Vanlandingham, Region IV Area Agency on Aging CEO. Rapid Growth

New program offers physical and behavioral health care at home for Southwest Michigan's older adults

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 9, 2023
Longform Aisha Sanders, owner and creator of Wicksup Candle Co. in Oak Park, explains the candle making process to a Food and Friendship Connections group. Rapid Growth

Program brings friendship, needed resources to older adults living with HIV in Detroit and Lansing

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 23, 2023
Feature Story The documentary, “Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters,” explores the lives of parent caregivers for children and adults who are disabled. Rapid Growth

Documentary explores challenges faced by parent caregivers of children with disabilities

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 14, 2023
Longform A mother holds her baby's hand. Rapid Growth

Upper Peninsula program helps moms with opioid use disorder have healthier pregnancies

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 9, 2023
Feature Story (Fom left) HealthBar Director of Sales and Marketing Michael Lomonaco, Rick Arnett with Lake Orion Public Schools, and HealthBar School Nursing Program Manager Quinn McGill. Rapid Growth

HealthBar school nurses provide holistic care to area students

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, February 8, 2023
Longform Jenifer Murray, a contracted grant coordinator with Munson Healthcare, works on programs for new parents in her office. Rapid Growth

Northern Michigan works to build supportive services for parents in "maternity care deserts"

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 2, 2023
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