Shonte' Terhune-Smith is a doula health educator, lactation consultant, and birth doula practicing in Genesee County.

Michigan’s new Medicaid coverage for birth doulas brings benefits and new challenges

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has been bolstering support for Michigan doulas through its Doula Initiative.

Carter Kits
Carter Kits help first responders take better care of patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder

​North Country Community Mental Health and Northern Lakes Community Mental Health provide Carter Kits to first responders. The kits contain sensory items that help distract children with Autism Spectrum Disorder from the stress of being involved in an emergency situation.

Jason Collins, the owner's son, works behind the bar at the Brass Rail Bar in Port Huron.
Port Huron’s historic Brass Rail Bar reopens, “Christmas in July” to return

The Brass Rail Bar, a historic downtown Port Huron establishment, reopened last month with new owners who plan to bring back “Christmas in July” and several other local favorites from the original establishment.

“Morrow Road” film anticipated to wrap production this fall

Filming of “Morrow Road,” a horror movie adaptation inspired by a Clay Township ghost story, creeps closer to completion.

Grand Rapids Assistant Planning Director Jay Steffen describes these new benches in Grand Rapids' Creston neighborhood as a "direct result" of Michigan's Age-Friendly Action Plan.
Michigan Age-Friendly Action Plan aims to make it easier for adults to age in place

Michigan's Age-Friendly Action Plan has established a blueprint that's helping Michiganders ages 50 and older remain connected, feel respected, and live more independently within their communities.

St. Clair County Community Mental Health
Community mental health youth program promotes physical fitness and healthy eating

St. Clair County Community Mental Health (CMH) Bfit program is geared towards helping children and teens build skills related to physical fitness and good nutrition.

WISD students.
Community mental health collaboration with ISD helps students access mental health supports

Washtenaw Intermediate School District is working to fight stigma and provide mental healthcare to students with help from Washtenaw Community Mental Health.

Community Foundation of St. Clair County grant supports the efforts of The Southside Initiative.
The Southside Initiative aims to improve and unite a neglected Port Huron neighborhood

Among the goals for developing Port Huron’s South Park, community leaders say their current focus is creating affordable housing and resolving the food desert in the neighborhood.

Hiring the person, not the mental illness

St. Clair County Community Mental Health is partnering with local employers to battle the stigma against those with mental illness and developmental disabilities while also providing meaningful employment opportunities.

Beth Welser poses for a photo at her newly-opened sweet shop, Dot's Candy Bar.
Dot’s Candy Bar finds long-term home at Wrigley Hall

Beth Welser has opened the first brick-and-mortar location of her long-running business, Dot's Candy Bar, in downtown Port Huron.

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