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 Timothy Michling, research associate in health affairs at the Citizens Research Council of Michigan and author of a report entitled "Michigan Falls Short on Mental Health Services." Second Wave - Michigan

How can Michigan address its dire shortage of mental health professionals?

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 14, 2022
Longform Shelby Township resident Nicholas Tabarias has rediscovered his love of writing and performing music since recovering from gambling addiction. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan tackles dramatic rise in problem gambling

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 31, 2022
Longform Devita Davison, executive director of FoodLab Detroit. Second Wave - Michigan

Michiganders take action against food apartheid

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, March 16, 2022
Longform A LifeCircles PACE participant shows off their coloring. LifeCircles provides a day center and encourages participants to attend for socialization. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan works to bridge gaps in elder care, allowing more adults to age at home

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 3, 2022
Longform Pam Lynch, director of Harm Reduction Michigan. Rural Innovation Exchange

Michigan works to reverse rising substance use disorder during pandemic

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 22, 2022
Longform Pam Lynch, director of Harm Reduction Michigan. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan works to reverse rising substance use disorder during pandemic

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, February 16, 2022
Longform Behavior Specialist Marcy Carter asks students at Kalamazoo's Northwood Elementary to discuss their feelings. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan's Social-Emotional Learning Network helps schools serve the whole child

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 10, 2022
Longform Michigan OPEN partnering provider Dr. Chin Hwa (Gina) Dahlem holds naloxone nasal spray. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan network takes preventive approach to address rising opioid overdoses

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 3, 2022
Longform Dr. Sheila Marcus. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan docs tackle youth mental health crisis with on-demand psychiatric support from U-M program

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 13, 2022
Longform Edward Lofton and his mother Joanna Lofton, community resource specialist at the Autism Alliance of Michigan. Edward lives with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and, like many people with ASD, has faced unique challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan organizations help people living with autism reduce risks of COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 6, 2022
Longform Nurse stock Second Wave - Michigan

With COVID cases peaking, Michigan seeks solutions to health care worker shortage

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, January 3, 2022
Longform Kevin Fischer. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan prepares for long-term mental health effects of COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 16, 2021
Feature Story Kathy Dollard is the director of behavioral health services at MyMichigan Health. Catalyst Midland

Year in review: Behavioral health with Kathy Dollard

Thursday, December 16, 2021
Longform Dr. Susan Goold and Dr. Renuka Tipirneni have been working on the University of Michigan's evaluation of Michigan's Medicaid expansion. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan's Medicaid expansion leads to lower uninsured rates, improved health, and cost savings

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 9, 2021
Longform Parent holding infant's hand Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan projects aim to dismantle racism at the root of maternal and infant deaths

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 2, 2021
Longform Scott Hutchins, school mental health and Medicaid consultant for the Michigan Department of Education Office of Health and Nutrition Services. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan schools adopt new software to expand mental health services

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 18, 2021
Longform Dr. Leslie Pelkey, Cherry Health’s chief medical officer. Metromode - Metro Detroit

Lack of broadband access is a barrier to health care – and Michigan is aiming to eliminate it

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 11, 2021
Longform COVID vaccination Second Wave - Michigan

Under-recognized frontline workers help spread word on COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 11, 2021
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