How Michigan’s place-based initiatives are addressing health equity at a regional level
These initiatives forge private-public collaborations to create systemic improvements in health and wellness across multiple counties.
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Coverage of hospitals, clinics, public health, and mental health developments and initiatives.
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Rethinking Algonac’s future: How a city with no downtown becomes a destination
"We're all about placemaking and making Algonac an awesome place to live, work, and play." City Manager Denice Gerstenberg
How once-vacant sites are becoming hubs for health equity in Michigan
Marginalized Michigan residents are finding health services in easily accessible neighborhood locations, and formerly defunct buildings are becoming bright spots on their blocks.
These innovative solutions are addressing the unique health challenges of rural Michigan living
Many rural Michiganders face health disparities, but multiple organizations are creating new ways of structuring rural hospitals and clinics and reaching out to rural patients.
Kate’s Downtown brings back quick-serve lunch options
No time to sit down for lunch? Kate's Downtown has brought back a grab and go lunch option to make lunch hour quick and easy.
New CEO’s heart for healthcare promises to move company forward
St .Clair resident excited to lead Visiting Nurse Association and Blue Water Hospice into the future.
Gym for ninja-training opens in Port Huron
Aspiring ninja warriors have a place to hone their skills in Port Huron.
How can we address Michigan students’ desperate need for behavioral health services?
One in five children is affected by mental illness, but getting students access to the mental health resources they need is a challenge.
One million Michiganders have little or no dental care access. Here’s how we can change that.
A variety of organizations across the state are working to connect people to oral care they otherwise might never get, and they're innovating to continue improving oral health access in the future.
Prescriptions for nutrition: How culinary medicine is advancing health equity in Michigan
For many people, it's not always easy to find and buy fresh food. Culinary medicine initiatives aim to address that by increasing access to healthy food and building awareness of the importance of nutrition.
Rethinking Algonac’s future: How a city with no downtown becomes a destination
"We're all about placemaking and making Algonac an awesome place to live, work, and play." City Manager Denice Gerstenberg
How once-vacant sites are becoming hubs for health equity in Michigan
Marginalized Michigan residents are finding health services in easily accessible neighborhood locations, and formerly defunct buildings are becoming bright spots on their blocks.
These innovative solutions are addressing the unique health challenges of rural Michigan living
Many rural Michiganders face health disparities, but multiple organizations are creating new ways of structuring rural hospitals and clinics and reaching out to rural patients.
Kate’s Downtown brings back quick-serve lunch options
No time to sit down for lunch? Kate's Downtown has brought back a grab and go lunch option to make lunch hour quick and easy.
New CEO’s heart for healthcare promises to move company forward
St .Clair resident excited to lead Visiting Nurse Association and Blue Water Hospice into the future.
Gym for ninja-training opens in Port Huron
Aspiring ninja warriors have a place to hone their skills in Port Huron.
How can we address Michigan students’ desperate need for behavioral health services?
One in five children is affected by mental illness, but getting students access to the mental health resources they need is a challenge.
One million Michiganders have little or no dental care access. Here’s how we can change that.
A variety of organizations across the state are working to connect people to oral care they otherwise might never get, and they're innovating to continue improving oral health access in the future.
Prescriptions for nutrition: How culinary medicine is advancing health equity in Michigan
For many people, it's not always easy to find and buy fresh food. Culinary medicine initiatives aim to address that by increasing access to healthy food and building awareness of the importance of nutrition.
