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Longform Stethoscope and money Rapid Growth

How can Michigan maintain care for 500k residents who gained Medicaid health insurance during COVID?

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 9, 2022
Longform Dr. Sabrina Ford, an associate professor in the Michigan State University College of Medicine Institute for Health Policy, is leading a project to analyze and address the causes of disparity in ER follow-up care for Black patients. Rapid Growth

Black ER patients are less likely to receive follow-up care, and this project is examining why

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 2, 2022
Longform Paula Nelson, Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center president and CEO, with Jessica Horton, a former Sacred Heart client and now a Sacred Heart peer support coach. Rapid Growth

Michigan’s recovery communities offer a "total ecosystem" of services for getting and staying sober

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, May 27, 2022
Feature Story The test kitchen highlights open spaces under the counter and sink for chairs or wheelchairs, lowered ovens, and cabinets with pull-down wire shelving. Rapid Growth

Community, inclusion inspire new Home Accessibility Center to support those with disabilities

Shandra MartinezMonday, May 16, 2022
Longform Dee Meux, a certified nursing assistant at Samaritas, wears Glass smart glasses. Rapid Growth

Smart glasses help family caregivers connect to professional help for loved ones aging at home

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 12, 2022
Longform Students at North Elementary School in Birch Run participate in an InPACT physical activity break. Rapid Growth

New program helps Michigan kids maximize physical activity in the classroom

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 5, 2022
Special Report Mental health report Rapid Growth

Special report: COVID-19's silver linings for mental health care in Michigan

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 28, 2022
Feature Story Ian Miskelley dives into the pool during competition. Rapid Growth

Be Better; educating coaches, parents, student athletes on mental wellness

Andrea GoodellTuesday, April 26, 2022
Feature Story Elizabeth Ferry, of Holland, rides her motorized wheelchair on the sidewalk along Howard Avenue in Holland Township. Rapid Growth

Holland woman, and others with disabilities, faced enhanced challenges during COVID-19 pandemic

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, April 25, 2022
Feature Story Lori Hastings Rapid Growth

Lori's Voice enriches lives of children with disabilities

Lori HastingsMonday, April 25, 2022
Longform Diana Marin, Food Security Council member and supervising attorney with the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, at the Ypsilanti Farmers Marketplace. Rapid Growth

Michigan Food Security Council releases recommendations to expand access to healthy, affordable food

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 21, 2022
Longform Timothy Michling, research associate in health affairs at the Citizens Research Council of Michigan and author of a report entitled "Michigan Falls Short on Mental Health Services." Rapid Growth

How can Michigan address its dire shortage of mental health professionals?

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 14, 2022
Feature Story GVSU Rapid Growth

Think we can't fix the talent pipeline issue here? Spectrum and GVSU have thoughts on that.

Tommy Allen, Publisher Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Longform An intergenerational Spanish class at the Ypsilanti Senior Center. Rapid Growth

Intergenerational programs bring younger and older Michiganders together to promote healthier aging

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 7, 2022
Feature Story Macomb County Jail Rapid Growth

Push to improve conditions for Michigan's incarcerated prompts research, proposals for new facility

Erin Marie MillerThursday, April 7, 2022
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