State of Health
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State of Health

State of Health is a series about how communities and organizations are addressing Michigan's health challenges and concerns.  This series is made possible with funding from a building coalition of funders, including Delta Dental Foundation and Michigan Health Endowment Fund. 

Longform Pharmacists handle cancer medications at the cancer drug repository at the Trinity Health Reichert Medical Center in Superior Township. UPword - UP

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

Patrick DunnWednesday, June 4, 2025
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New high school dental program quickly fills workforce gaps

Shandra MartinezThursday, May 29, 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
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Dental aid helps cancer patients regain health and dignity

Shandra MartinezWednesday, May 21, 2025
Longform Bryan-Wazbinski Second Wave - Michigan

Cherry Health’s Belknap Commons Dental Center eases dental emergency burden

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 30, 2025
Longform SMALLBrush-Mentone The Lakeshore

Indiana nonprofit’s oral health program reaches 39 states

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 28, 2025
Longform SMALLBrush-Mentone Second Wave - Michigan

Indiana nonprofit’s oral health program reaches 39 states

Shandra MartinezFriday, April 25, 2025
Longform Jessica Rickert Rural Innovation Exchange

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 Victors for Veterans Second Wave - Michigan

Doctors expand dental care access for veterans in need

Shandra MartinezSunday, March 16, 2025
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How an unused dental chair sparked an inclusive clinic at a Cleveland juvenile detention center

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 17, 2025
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Inclusive dentistry: Transforming access for patients with disabilities

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 20, 2025
Longform Small-team-smile Rural Innovation Exchange

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 A gathering for Michigan State University's Generations Connect program, which matches MSU undergraduate students with elders in the community, at the East Lansing Public Library. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan universities join global "age-friendly" movement, making campuses more welcoming to elders

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 21, 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 A rendering of the future Fresh! by Gleaners. Second Wave - Michigan

Fresh food pantry set to open near Detroit, building upon other innovative Michigan models

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 12, 2024
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