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Feature Story A student receives a COVID-19 vaccination at GRCC. Rapid Growth

New vaccine rolls out: Where can you find yours?

Andrea GoodellTuesday, September 20, 2022
Longform Children play at the Children's Healing Center. Rapid Growth

Grand Rapids offers nation's only safe recreation center for immunocompromised kids

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 15, 2022
Longform Help Home Personal ID* Program GPS ID bracelets. Rapid Growth

Many happy returns: GPS ID bracelets help Michiganders living with dementia find their way home

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 8, 2022
Longform Carol Sodman-Morris serves as a home visit nurse for the Achieving Birth Equity Through Systems Transformation program. Rapid Growth

Michigan project creates framework for communities to reduce racial disparities in infant deaths

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 25, 2022
Longform An operator in the call center at Network 180, Kent County's community mental health agency. Rapid Growth

Here's what the new national 988 Suicide Crisis and Lifeline means for Michigan

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 18, 2022
Longform Detroit Area Agency on Aging staff recently accepted two awards from USAging. Rapid Growth

Detroit Area Agency on Aging receives national awards for work to stop Detroiters dying prematurely

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 11, 2022
Feature Story Benjamin's Hope friends enjoying the accessible swing set at the Park Township campus. Rapid Growth

Mother finds accessible play space to accommodate the entire family

Andrea GoodellSunday, July 31, 2022
Longform R2AAA elder-abuse victims specialist program manager Angela Shepherd, R2AAA assistant director Kara Lorenz-Goings, and R2AAA executive director Julie Wetherby. Rapid Growth

Neglect far outpaces other forms of elder abuse in Michigan – and here's what can be done about it

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 23, 2022
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
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