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02/12/2024

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."

02/12/2024

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.

25/11/2024

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.

25/11/2024

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.

25/11/2024

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.

25/11/2024

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.

19/11/2024

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.

19/11/2024

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.

19/11/2024

State of Health Series: Michigan Medicaid dollars could pay for programs that offer "prescriptions" for free fresh fruits and vegetables.

Michigan Farmers Market Association

Michigan is seeking approval for a new funding structure that could use Medicaid dollars to pay for programs that offer "prescriptions" for free fresh fruits and vegetables.

30/10/2024

Public Health Series: The Michigan Health Council’s Michigan Health CareWorkforce Index projects that nearly all 36 health care occupations will experience workforce shortages between now and 2033.

ACEMAPP
Michigan HOSA
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Michigan Health & Hospital Association

Michigan, as well as the rest of the world, is going through a health care workforce shortage. The Michigan Health Council’s (MHC) Michigan Health Care Workforce Index projects that nearly all 36 health care occupations will experience workforce shor

30/10/2024

MI Mental Health Series: “The need for mental health services has increased post pandemic, and for the people who utilize the mental health services provided through a CMH, the need has increased.” — Kevin Fischer, executive director, NAMI Michigan

Community Mental Health Association of Michigan
Genesee Health System
Northern Lakes Community Mental Health
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Mental Health Association in Michigan

Michigan’s community mental health agencies face deep revenue gaps this year — a projected $93 million.

30/10/2024

State of Health Series: Mental health is a major challenge for Michigan youth in general, but the problem is even greater for the state's LGBTQ youth.

Affirmations
Ruth Ellis Center
Ozone House

Mental health is a major challenge for Michigan youth in general, but the problem is even greater for the state's LGBTQ youth.

28/10/2024

AAOM Series: “We're aiming to elevate the lived experience of parents and students with disabilities in order to address chronic challenges in the special education system in Michigan." Heather Eckner, Autism Alliance of Michigan

Special Education Experience (SEE) survey results revealed that needed improvements in special education that the state identified in 2014 have not been made.

28/10/2024

Public Health Series: “We live here. We work here. We care about you, your family and the communities we serve.”

Radio Results Network
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Chippewa County Health Department
Dickinson-Iron District Health Department
LMAS District Health Department
Western Upper Peninsula Health Department

The six Michigan health departments covering the whole Upper Peninsula teamed up to promote the importance of public health in their communities and raise awareness about the many services they provide.

28/10/2024

MI Mental Health Series: Participants will receive lunch, personal care products, cleaning items, blankets, food, and connections to more resources.

United For ALICE
Sanilac County Prevention Network
Human Development Commission Community Action Agency
McKenzie Health System

Taking place 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 26 at the Sandusky Fairgrounds, Project Connect will share resources, services, food, health care access, and more with county residents in need.

28/10/2024

State of Health Series: LGBTQ Michigan Youth: Did you know LGBTQ youth in Michigan are over four times more likely to attempt su***de than their peers?

These young people face immense challenges, from rejection and harassment to toxic political environments.

But there’s hope — organizations like Affirmations, Ozone House, and the Ruth Ellis Center are providing life-saving support.

Dive into the full State of Health article to learn how these groups are stepping up to protect Michigan's LGBTQ youth and why it’s critical we all rally behind them. 🔗 bit.ly/MichLBGTQyouth

16/10/2024

Block by Block Series: The next HomeBoost program will offer qualifying first-time homebuyers up to $25,000 for downpayment assistance and closing costs.

Independent Bank
IFF
CEDAM: The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan

FHLBank Indianapolis HomeBoost program offered up to $15,000 in down payment and closing and counseling costs assistance in its pilot year. For the program's return, those who qualify can receive up to $25,000.

30/09/2024

Block by Block Series: Pontiac once had six community and youth recreation centers. Now there are none. Read how Micah 6 Community is changing that.

Michigan Community Capital
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
MACC Development
J.P. Morgan
IFF

Michigan communities are repurposing spaces to bring services, create meeting places, and meet the many needs of neighborhood residents.