Michigan programs empower kids to be community health leaders
When kids take the reins, health and wellness programs take off in new and wonderful directions that the adults in charge would never have anticipated.
PODCAST: No more “diagnose and adios”: Rethinking dementia diagnosis
Getting a dementia diagnosis can be a challenging, years-long process. Here's how Michiganders living with dementia and those who care for them are working to change that.
“No-wrong-door” policy welcomes immigrants at Genesee Health System
Immigrants and refugees often face stressors that impact their mental health. Michigan’s community mental health agencies can help.
Regional Health Collaboratives improving access to behavioral health services
Regional Health Collaboratives are a model for improving a region’s wellbeing and unnecessary medical costs through collaboration and systems change.
Funding collaboratives address deeper community problems
In Michigan, funding collaboratives are increasingly being employed to bring combined expertise from several funders together to tackle complex problems. Read about how the Michigan Justice Fund, Pontiac Funders Collaborative, and Community Foundation of St. Clair are forging change through untraditional funding models.
Bringing top-notch performing arts to rural Michigan communities
Musical productions, theater camps, and engaging with and among community are part of what drives forward the Riverbank Theatre and its sister theaters – the Snug and Boardwalk – bringing performing arts to the small communities of Marine City and St. Clair.
Students help ensure farm sustainability and bring local food to cafeterias in UP program
The LIFT-UP program gives students a pivotal role in identifying and addressing barriers to expanding local produce in school cafeterias.
PODCAST: Dementia is not a death sentence
As we kick off the second season of the Michigan's State of Health podcast, we'll introduce you to some of the Michiganders who are working to reframe dementia – including people who are living with dementia themselves.
Community mental health agencies using EMDR to help Michiganders overcome trauma
EMDR is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy used to treat individuals with PTSD, traumatic memories, or other distressing life experiences.
Partner Partner Content West Michigan welcomes Autism Alliance of Michigan to new office in Grand Rapids area
Autism Alliance of Michigan is opening a new office in the Grand Rapids area.
