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.

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Longform Kevin Fischer. Second Wave - Michigan

COVID-19 a "potential positive" for how Michiganders receive and perceive mental health services

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, August 26, 2020
Longform Ronald Taylor. Second Wave - Michigan

New report analyzes state data to find that older Detroiters are "dying before their time"

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, August 10, 2020
Longform Belle Harvest farmer Tom Heffron checks a worker's temperature using a touchless thermometer. Second Wave - Michigan

With numerous barriers to health care, Michigan immigrants are among hardest hit by COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 6, 2020
Longform Ebony Reddock. Second Wave - Michigan

Over 40 Michigan organizations join collaboratory to center equity in evaluation practices

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 30, 2020
Longform Doris Abbott, a volunteer for Senior Services Southwest Michigan, prepares meals for delivery. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan's Meals on Wheels programs adapt to surging demand and new safety protocols during pandemic

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 16, 2020
Longform Winona Bynum at Old City Acres farm in Belleville. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan's local food economy rises to meet COVID-19's challenges

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 2, 2020
Longform People walk and bike down Washington Street in Ann Arbor. Second Wave - Michigan

Pandemic prompts Michigan communities to open streets for safer exercise and transportation

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 25, 2020
Longform Michigan National Guard members volunteer at Food Gatherers. Second Wave - Michigan

During pandemic, food banks and rescues innovate to feed more Michiganders than ever before

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 18, 2020
Longform Memes used by the Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland to promote COVID-19 awareness. Second Wave - Michigan

In COVID-19 crisis, Michigan's public health pros leverage social media for good

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 11, 2020
Longform Warmline peer support specialist Elizabeth Forejt of Grand Rapids. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan's mental health "warmline" offers free peer support during pandemic

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 4, 2020
Longform Arbor Circle therapist Marvin Mckenzie simulates a telehealth visit with a colleague. Second Wave - Michigan

Telehealth use surges in Michigan during pandemic, with "tremendous" benefits

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 21, 2020
Longform Tri-County Office on Aging volunteer Robin Barfoot makes a friendly reassurance call from her home. Second Wave - Michigan

Friendly reassurance calls help Michigan elders fight isolation during pandemic

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 14, 2020
Longform Health journalism infographic Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan innovators step up to reverse nationwide decline in health journalism

Patrick DunnThursday, April 30, 2020
Longform Susan Salhaney and Ewa Matuszewski at Judson Family Center in Warren. Second Wave - Michigan

Improving Michigan's health care system requires changing how we think about health

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 16, 2020
Longform Meals on Wheels driver Lamar Ellington gives Beverly Sullivan, 79, a meal delivery for her mom, Ellen Dennis, 97. Second Wave - Michigan

Here’s how Michigan helps elders stay where they want to be: at home

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 26, 2020
Longform Carrie Hays McElroy and Michelle Moccia. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan providers adopt age-friendly health system model to give elders better care

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, March 13, 2020
Longform R2AAA elder-abuse victims specialist program manager Angela Shepherd, R2AAA assistant director Kara Lorenz-Goings, and R2AAA executive director Julie Wetherby. Second Wave - Michigan

Safe Haven programs offer rare respite for Michiganders experiencing elder abuse

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 20, 2020
Longform Community integrated paramedics Kim Whalen and Lt. Kevin Bailey of the Bloomfield Township Fire Department conduct a patient visit. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan paramedics are using a new model to promote good health before emergency strikes

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 13, 2020
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