State of Health
State of Health Susan Andress

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 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
Longform Debra Chopp and law student Esther Vinarov. Second Wave - Michigan

Lawyers and doctors are teaming up to provide better health care – and legal aid – to Michiganders

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 23, 2020
Longform Deidre Hurse, interim executive director of the Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance. Second Wave - Michigan

Community health workers provide vital care and peer support for vulnerable Michiganders

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 19, 2019
Longform Samantha McKenzie at Hidden Harvest. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan wastes massive amounts of food. Here's how it can be rescued to improve people's health.

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 05, 2019
Longform Dwayne Cole at Ruth Ellis Center. Second Wave - Michigan

Ruth Ellis Center helps LGBTQ youth feel "celebrated" through integrated primary and behavioral care

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 21, 2019
Longform Susan Salhaney at Judson Family Center in Warren. Second Wave - Michigan

Integrating behavioral health into pediatric care holds longterm benefits

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 07, 2019
Feature Story Michigan Department of Education partnership agreement liaison Lisa Francisco; Battle Creek Public Schools superintendent Kim Carter; and Battle Creek Community Foundation president and CEO Brenda Hunt at a Bearcat Meeting. Second Wave - Michigan

Battle Creek meetings bring schools, health providers, law enforcement together to help kids thrive

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 24, 2019
Feature Story Alison Arnold gives a presentation on trauma-informed care to CMU's Association for the Education of Young Children. Second Wave - Michigan

Here's how educators are learning to empathetically foster resilience in children affected by trauma

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 26, 2019
Feature Story Mel Trombley. Second Wave - Michigan

For new moms, mood disorders are more common than you think – but here's how we can help

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 12, 2019
Feature Story Christina Pavlak. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan’s home visiting programs bring support to new parents

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 22, 2019
Feature Story A centering pregnancy group at Covenant Community Care. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan moms-to-be are trading traditional prenatal OB visits for group sessions – and loving it

Sarah HillmanThursday, July 25, 2019
Feature Story Members of Cherry Health's integrated care team confer. The team includes nurses, medical assistants, pharmacists, and physicians. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan providers pursue holistic model for more affordable and effective healthcare

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 20, 2019
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