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Feature Story Local public health works alongside families. Rapid Growth

U.P. campaign affirms “Local Public Health Cares”

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, September 16, 2024
Longform Danielle Atkinson, founder and national director of Mothering Justice, has been instrumental in advocating for paid leave in Michigan. Rapid Growth

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

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, September 6, 2024
Feature Story Narcan (naloxone) saves lives by reversing an opioid overdose. An easy-to-use nasal spray, it's a vital tool in combating the opioid crisis. An allocation of Kent County’s opioid settlement dollars will increase Narcan accessibility. Rapid Growth

Kent County uses opioid settlement to roll out services to fight addiction

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYSaturday, August 31, 2024
Feature Story Northern Lakes CMH's behavioral health homes serve residents of six Northern Michigan counties. Rapid Growth

Behavioral Health Homes: A transformative approach in Michigan

Brianna NargisoFriday, August 30, 2024
Feature Story PHN-Sinan-Mikhael-administers -MMR-VaccineLIST Rapid Growth

Immunizations have long spared Michiganders from disease and death

Rylee BarnsdaleFriday, August 30, 2024
Longform Produce from the Youth Mentor Garden at Marquette Park in Wyoming, Mich. Rapid Growth

Youth Mentor Gardens grow food, family, and community in Detroit and Grand Rapids area

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, August 12, 2024
Longform Ariane Donnelly, Anne Davis, and Tanya Andrews at the Prescription for Health booth at the Pittsfield Township Farmers Market. Prescription for Health is Washtenaw County's produce prescription program. Rapid Growth

Prescriptions for fresh produce grow in Michigan through collaboration and new funding

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, July 29, 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. Rapid Growth

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

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, July 15, 2024
Longform The Inclusive Health Care Taskforce hosted an information and resource fair on June 13. Rapid Growth

Michigan coalition works to address health disparities for older adults

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, June 28, 2024
Feature Story After surviving a diagnosis of stage 2 triple-positive cancer, Regina Hill became an advocate for mental health awareness for those with cancer diagnoses and for all. Rapid Growth

Regina Hill: Cancer survivor, advocate for mental health awareness

Shanika P. CarterTuesday, June 25, 2024
Longform Washtenaw County CMH reception Rapid Growth

Connecting to mental health services is as simple as picking up a phone

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaMonday, June 24, 2024
Feature Story LifeWaysList Rapid Growth

LifeWays takes a whole person-centered care approach to health care

Monique BedfordMonday, June 17, 2024
Feature Story Life EMS Ambulance is expanding its coverage area in West Michigan. Rapid Growth

GR-based Life EMS Ambulance expands services to Saugatuck

The LakeshoreTuesday, June 11, 2024
Longform Lunchtime at Oehrli Elementary School in Montague, Mich. Rapid Growth

Michigan's free school meals yield high returns for student health and academic success

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, June 10, 2024
Longform Patricia Tillman-Meakins, Tracey Williams, and Becca Fleming at Packard Health Clinic at West Willow. Rapid Growth

Community-based health projects offer care for underserved residents in Detroit, Ypsi, and Jackson

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, May 27, 2024
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