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Feature Story Downtown Mt. Pleasant aerial list Epicenter - Mount PleasantEquity

Mt. Pleasant: A place to call home

Dan GakenThursday, July 27, 2023
Longform A group of community health workers were trained as part of the Macomb County Regional Health Equity Advisory Council's work. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan's regional health equity councils pursue long-term efforts to eliminate health disparities

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 27, 2023
Longform Washtenaw Health Plan Program Manager Kelly Stupple. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Latinx Teen Empowerment Group offers community and mental health support for Ypsi students

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, July 26, 2023
Longform Research analyst Sara Srygley. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

Groundbreaking study finds major racial disparities in Ann Arbor traffic stops

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, July 26, 2023
Innovation News Washtenaw County deputy health officer Jimena Loveluck. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Washtenaw County reports lowest COVID death rates in Michigan throughout pandemic

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, July 26, 2023
Feature Story Charles “Charlie” Elwood and Chris Martin using version 2.0 of Martin’s voice for the first time at Carpe Latte Coffee Shop. Southwest MichiganEquity

AI app gives voice to those who’ve lost theirs

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, July 21, 2023
Feature Story Alexx Smith, recipient of the 2022 Bob Davis Independent Living Award, stands with Disability Network Southwest Michigan staff member Mary Fortney. Southwest MichiganEquity

DNSWM highlights ‘remarkable progress’ with ADA Celebration

Kelsey SandersFriday, July 21, 2023
Longform Citizen action team members in the Citizenship for Health program discuss their mission and vision for community issues they want to take action on. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Detroit program engages community members to democratically develop solutions to health disparities

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 20, 2023
Feature Story Charles “Charlie” Elwood and Chris Martin using version 2.0 of Martin’s voice for the first time at Carpe Latte Coffee Shop. The LakeshoreTechnology and Innovation

AI app gives voice to those who’ve lost theirs

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, July 19, 2023
Feature Story Alexx Smith, recipient of the 2022 Bob Davis Independent Living Award, stands with Disability Network Southwest Michigan staff member Mary Fortney. The LakeshoreEquity

DNSWM highlights ‘remarkable progress’ with ADA Celebration

Kelsey SandersWednesday, July 19, 2023
Feature Story Univeristy of Michigan clinical assistant professor William Lopez. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Voices of Youth: How far does Washtenaw County's protection for immigrants fall short?

Maria FarahWednesday, July 19, 2023
Longform SWMIJ Collab Peer Support Mental Health Worker Pipeline Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Apoyo entre iguales: Una parte innovadora y vital de la recuperación de la salud mental

Natasha RobinsonMonday, July 17, 2023
Longform SWMi Journalism Collab psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Cerrar la brecha mente-cuerpo: esta profesión une las necesidades de salud física y mental

Julie RiddleMonday, July 17, 2023
Longform SWMiJC Mental Health Pipeline Crisis Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Ayuda financiera mantiene a los trabajadores de salud mental en sus puestos, atendiendo a niños

Julie Riddle, MLive/Kalamazoo GazettMonday, July 17, 2023
Feature Story LaTanya Nobles is one of many people of color who've experienced racial discrimination at work. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

Voices of Youth: Examining the everyday effects of racial discrimination

Cameron FlowersWednesday, July 12, 2023
Feature Story The band Flexadecibel performs at Party in the Park in 2022. Southwest MichiganEquity

Disability Network West Michigan hosts inclusive Party in the Park on July 28

Kelsey SandersMonday, July 10, 2023
Feature Story Since being diagnosed with dementia, Monica Downer (center, being interviewed) has become an activist for awareness of her disease. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

PODCAST: Dementia disparities in communities of color

Patrick DunnWednesday, July 5, 2023
Feature Story The band Flexadecibel performs at Party in the Park in 2022. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Disability Network West Michigan hosts inclusive Party in the Park on July 28

Kelsey SandersSaturday, July 1, 2023
Longform MRC artWorks Southwest MichiganCommunity Development

Kalamazoo's MRC Industries cultivates ability in people with disabilities

Mark WedelThursday, June 29, 2023
Feature Story LaTanya Nobles is one of many Black Americans who've experienced racial inequities in the health care system. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Voices of Youth: How racism affects America's health care system

Kennedy FlowersWednesday, June 28, 2023
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