Pam Lynch, director of Harm Reduction Michigan.

“Just keep that person alive”: Michigan’s harm reduction strategies prevent opioid overdoses

The practice of minimizing harmful effects for those who use opioids is sometimes controversial, yet also quickly gaining recognition and acceptance for its effectiveness.

Campers at the YMCA summer day camp at Petoskey's Ottawa Elementary School play a game, hosted by Health Department of Northwest Michigan staff, in which they try to guess what fruit or vegetable is in a bag without looking.
SNAP-Ed plays a part in creating community health hubs in schools

A vibrant collaboration between the Health Department of Northwest Michigan and the rural school districts in Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Otsego counties has helped transform school buildings into community hubs where residents learn to live healthier lives. 

John Peterson and Lauren Potorek in AIHFS' garden.
SNAP-Ed program connects southeast Michigan’s Indigenous peoples with traditional, local food

A new food sovereignty program is engaging youth leaders to build relationships with local Indigenous farmers growing traditional native fruits and vegetables.

A rendering of the proposed theater in St. Clair.
New $3M performance arts theater one step closer to starting construction in St. Clair

“The goal is: How do you use arts as a catalyst for economic impact? We tried with Snug and Riverbank and it worked really well. So let’s have another venue up in St. Clair and all of a sudden we become a two-day destination,” says Kathy Vertin.

St. Clair Rotary Club to hold 1st annual Turtle Race, raise funds for construction of new park

With funds raised from the turtle race, the St. Clair Rotary Club plans to build a new park on the banks of the Pine River: Wildlife Landing.

Nathaniel Bergman administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a homebound resident in her home.
As Delta variant threatens, Michigan works to address lingering vaccine hesitancy

While COVID-19 vaccination efforts have plateaued, Michigan health care professionals are working overtime to understand and address vaccine hesitancy.

The Nonprofit Journal Project Continues

Documenting the stories of Southeast Michigan's nonprofits

Inside an Algonac A-Frame
Ten unique Airbnbs, vacation rentals, and more in the Blue Water Area

From lake houses to downtown apartments, entire farms and private islands, St. Clair County has its fair share of incredible places to stay for a night, weekend, or even longer.

A look back at a welcome return: Boat Week

When it comes to the city of Port Huron, there are few events as big and as popular as Boat Week, and this year was no exception.

Skyler and Krista Assman.
Respite care provides a much-needed break from caregiving for parents of kids with disabilities

Temporary respite care is vital for many parents to take a break from 24/7 caregiving – but it can also be challenging to find.

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