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State of Health
is
a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges
.
Previous coverage
examined health disparities and how they affect Michigan's children and seniors and integrated care and its potential to improve Michiganders' health. This series is
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Second Wave - Michigan
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Feature Story
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Longform
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Longform
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Ann Arbor nonprofit and Sault Tribe of Chippewa partner to redistribute unused cancer drugs for free
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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Second Wave - Michigan
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Longform
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Longform
Second Wave - Michigan
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Longform
New series explores efforts to address oral health inequities
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Thursday, December 12, 2024
Longform
Second Wave - Michigan
New series explores efforts to address oral health inequities
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Friday, December 6, 2024
Longform
Second Wave - Michigan
New training helps Kent County providers better connect residents in need to resources
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
Longform
Second Wave - Michigan
Local health statistics are a click away as community health dashboards proliferate in Michigan
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Thursday, October 31, 2024
Longform
Second Wave - Michigan
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Thursday, October 24, 2024
Longform
Second Wave - Michigan
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Estelle Slootmaker
Monday, September 23, 2024
Longform
Second Wave - Michigan
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Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Longform
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Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Longform
Second Wave - Michigan
Prescriptions for fresh produce grow in Michigan through collaboration and new funding
Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Longform
Second Wave - Michigan
Michigan coalition works to address health disparities for older adults
Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Longform
Second Wave - Michigan
$5 million in federal funding will help 5 Michigan organizations reduce infant and maternal deaths
Estelle Slootmaker
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Longform
Second Wave - Michigan
Michigan's free school meals yield high returns for student health and academic success
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Thursday, May 30, 2024
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NEOMED launches dental program to improve statewide oral health access
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Second Wave - Michigan
Healthy Communities
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Patrick Dunn
Monday, July 28, 2025
Second Wave - Michigan
Healthy Communities
Ohio hygienist trains future workforce through outreach role
Shandra Martinez
Monday, July 28, 2025
Second Wave - Michigan
Healthy Communities
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Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Second Wave - Michigan
Healthy Communities
Cincinnati’s school dental clinics bring relief to thousands
Shandra Martinez
Monday, June 23, 2025