State of Health
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State of Health

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 made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.

Feature Story MSU's PA Medicine program includes 12 months of clinical experience.

MSU's PA Medicine program helps fill the gap in health care in rural Michigan

RIX StaffThursday, June 26, 2025
Longform Pharmacists handle cancer medications at the cancer drug repository at the Trinity Health Reichert Medical Center in Superior Township. Second Wave - Michigan

Ann Arbor nonprofit and Sault Tribe of Chippewa partner to redistribute unused cancer drugs for free

Patrick DunnTuesday, May 27, 2025
Longform small-judy-logan Second Wave - Michigan

Dental aid helps cancer patients regain health and dignity

Shandra MartinezWednesday, May 21, 2025
Longform Jessica Rickert

Breaking Barriers: Dr. Jessica Rickert inspires native dentists

Shandra MartinezThursday, April 10, 2025
Longform Jessica Rickert Second Wave - Michigan

Breaking Barriers: Dr. Jessica Rickert inspires native dentists

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 31, 2025
Longform Small-team-smile

New series explores efforts to address oral health inequities

Shandra MartinezThursday, December 12, 2024
Longform Small-team-smile Second Wave - Michigan

New series explores efforts to address oral health inequities

Shandra MartinezFriday, December 6, 2024
Longform Care Model Training recipients Dinora Quintanilla (far left) and Kim Poplaski (far right) with Care Model Training facilitator Vanessa Jimenez (center). Second Wave - Michigan

New training helps Kent County providers better connect residents in need to resources

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 14, 2024
Longform K-Connect's data dashboard for Kent County. Second Wave - Michigan

Local health statistics are a click away as community health dashboards proliferate in Michigan

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 31, 2024
Longform Jae Gerhart, manager of farm programs for Trinity Health Ann Arbor, at The Farm at Trinity Health in Ypsilanti. The Farm offers a produce prescription program for those who struggle to afford healthy food. Second Wave - Michigan

Medicaid funding could expand and sustain Michigan's produce prescription programs

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 24, 2024
Longform Joe Volpe, program manager at Ferndale's Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center. Second Wave - Michigan

Mental health takes heavy toll on Michigan's LGBTQ youth

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, September 23, 2024
Longform Danielle Atkinson, founder and national director of Mothering Justice, has been instrumental in advocating for paid leave in Michigan. Second Wave - Michigan

Paid sick leave and family leave are moving forward in Michigan. Here's what's next.

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 29, 2024
Longform Ariane Donnelly, Anne Davis, and Tanya Andrews at the Prescription for Health booth at the Pittsfield Township Farmers Market. Prescription for Health is Washtenaw County's produce prescription program. Second Wave - Michigan

Prescriptions for fresh produce grow in Michigan through collaboration and new funding

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 25, 2024
Longform The Inclusive Health Care Taskforce hosted an information and resource fair on June 13. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan coalition works to address health disparities for older adults

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 27, 2024
Longform Derek Miller, program supervisor for Kalamazoo County’s Healty Babies Healthy Start & 4Dad Fatherhood Program, with Sidni Miller, community health worker, inside Kalamazoo County’s Health and Community Services building. Second Wave - Michigan

$5 million in federal funding will help 5 Michigan organizations reduce infant and maternal deaths

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 11, 2024
Longform Lunchtime at Oehrli Elementary School in Montague, Mich. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan's free school meals yield high returns for student health and academic success

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 30, 2024
Special Report Special report graphic Second Wave - Michigan

Special report: How can Michigan fix a guardianship system that fails some kids and older adults?

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, April 24, 2024
Longform Shelby Coolbaugh, administrative assistant for the Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (MLTCOP), and Salli Pung, state long term care omubdsman for MLTCOP. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan ombudsman program advocates for residents in long-term care facilities

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, April 19, 2024
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