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12/18/2024

Federal dollars, state initiatives, community partnerships, and a normalization of seeking and receiving behavioral health care have positioned Michigan’s community mental health agencies to do even more good work in 2025. Learn more below.

Community Mental Health Association of Michigan

Federal dollars, state initiatives, community partnerships, and a normalization of seeking and receiving behavioral health care have positioned Michigan’s community mental health agencies to do even more good work in 2025.

12/16/2024

What's in a logo? Everything. Northern Michigan University found a positive solution to work out a copyright infringement with a South Dakota school that had unknowingly used the university's familiar Wildcats logo. Learn more below.

What's in a logo? Everything. Northern Michigan University found a positive solution to work out a copyright infringement with a South Dakota school that had unknowingly used the university's familiar Wildcats logo.

12/12/2024

School children in the U.P. and across rural Michigan have been exchanging their artwork with students in China and elsewhere. Thanks to the Michigan 4-H China Project, students don't have to travel across the globe to gain cultural awareness. Learn more below.

For more than three decades, school children across Michigan have been exchanging their artwork with students in China and elsewhere. Thanks to the Michigan 4-H China Project, students don't have to travel across the globe to gain cultural awareness.

12/11/2024

Connor Sports, the U.P. company responsible for the intricate arena floors for the Final Four and other championship games, has officially extended its partnership with the NCAA. Learn more below.

Connor Sports, the U.P. company responsible for the intricate arena floors for the Final Four and other championship games, has officially extended its partnership with the NCAA.

12/08/2024

With concerns about food insecurity on the rise, organizations in the U.P. and across Michigan are working to provide local food and support food distributions. Learn more below.

With concerns about food insecurity on the rise, organizations in the U.P. and across Michigan are working to provide local food and support food distributions.

12/04/2024

MyMichigan Health Medical Center Sault recently received the Governor’s Award of Excellence, among other recognitions, for its impact and contributions to the health of the community. Looking forward to the next 100 years of serving the community, the hospital is expanding medical access and making care more convenient for locals. Read more below.

MyMichigan Medical Center Sault recently received the Governor’s Award of Excellence, among other recognitions, for its impact and contributions to the health of the community. Looking forward to the next 100 years of serving the community, the hospi

12/02/2024

State of Health: As Michigan prepares for rapid growth in its population of older adults, three Michigan universities have joined a global movement to make higher education institutions more "age-friendly."

Eastern Michigan University
Michigan State University
Wayne State University

As Michigan prepares for rapid growth in its population of older adults, three Michigan universities have joined a global movement to make higher education institutions more "age-friendly."

12/02/2024

State of Health: Health Net of West Michigan’s new Care Model Training provides frontline navigators with tools and tactics to better help residents access health care and social services.

Health Net of West Michigan's new Care Model Training provides frontline navigators with tools and tactics to better help residents access health care and social services.

11/25/2024

AAoM Series: Because independence, health, safety and wellbeing are foundational to a full life.

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Children's Foundation
Autism Alliance of Michigan

AAoM is establishing its Legacy Society to recognize donors today for gifts that will provide dollars in perpetuity.

11/25/2024

Public Health Series: “The Wayne County Air Quality Network ultimately will give residents and decision makers critical and actionable information needed to provide cleaner air for all.” Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.

Wayne County, Michigan
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Detroit's Green Door Initiative

Wayne County is tackling its air quality crisis with a new network of 100 hyperlocal monitors, launched in partnership with environmental service company JustAir to track pollution in real time.

11/25/2024

State of Health Series: KConnect and the Sturgis Area Community Foundation are among the Michigan organizations making local health data easier to access.

Community health dashboards are readily available online resources that compile various health data for different regions.

11/25/2024

Public Health Series: Public health strategies that focus on education, policy, and community involvement have the potential to make a significant impact on gun violence.

Michigan Medicine
MSU Health Care
Washtenaw Sheriff
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Public health experts are working to address firearm accidents and violence through community partnerships and education programs.

11/24/2024

The Keweenaw Community Foundation recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special event at The Bonfire Restaurant in Houghton. The milestone event brought together community members, donors and supporters.

11/24/2024

Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie has enacted its “STEP UP” program, a prison education program designed to help those incarcerated in the Chippewa Correctional Facility a chance to earn an associate degree in small business administration.

11/22/2024

The Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund's second round of investments support five innovative startups looking to change the way we enjoy the outdoors and more.

The Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund's second round of investments support five innovative recreation startups looking to change the way we enjoy the outdoors. 

11/22/2024

Two of the U.P.'s family-owned heritage brands have come together to create a limited-edition cap, crafted from wool produced in the Upper Peninsula. Read more below.

Two of the U.P.'s family-owned heritage brands have come together to create a limited-edition cap, crafted from wool produced in the Upper Peninsula.

11/19/2024

MI Mental Health Series: Michigan’s community mental health agencies encourage people to seek care confidently, knowing their rights will be respected.

Summit Pointe
OnPointAllegan
Sanilac County Community Mental Health

Michigan’s community mental health agencies are working to break down these barriers and encourage people to seek care confidently, knowing their rights will be respected.

11/19/2024

Public Health Series: Michigan Association for Local Public Health advocates for a transformative vision of public health, one that accounts for the complexities of today’s diverse communities and the ever-evolving landscape of health needs.

University of Michigan School of Public Health
District Health Department #10

The Michigan Association for Local Public Health is advocating for a transformative vision of public health, one that accounts for the complexities of today’s diverse communities and the ever-evolving landscape of health needs.