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 Kathy McNinch with a child at the Kalamazoo Drop-In Child Care Center. Second Wave - Michigan

Lack of child care can be a barrier to Michigan parents' health care. Here's how we can do better.

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 10, 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 Julie Ribaudo. Second Wave - Michigan

Infant mental health programs create better futures for little Michiganders and their parents

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 15, 2019
Feature Story Dr. David Sova and Megan Sova. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan providers seek to improve whole communities by integrating behavioral and physical health

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 11, 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
Special Report Audrey Smith with a webcam used to connect child psychiatrists to students. Second Wave - Michigan

How technology is bridging gaps between healthcare and underserved populations

Patrick DunnThursday, May 16, 2019
Feature Story Lou Sobleskey. Second Wave - Michigan

Many Michigan caregivers need care themselves – but they aren't getting it

Sarah HillmanThursday, April 04, 2019
Feature Story Parent holding infant's hand Second Wave - Michigan

Urban Michigan initiatives recognize racism as major factor in infant and maternal mortality

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 14, 2019
Feature Story The Hamtramck School Based Health Center. Second Wave - Michigan

As Michigan immigrants struggle to get healthcare, nonprofits fill the gaps

Sarah RiggThursday, February 07, 2019
Feature Story Yoga in the park in Dexter. Second Wave - Michigan

How Michigan's place-based initiatives are addressing health equity at a regional level

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 24, 2019
Feature Story Dawn Powell, director of the Sanford Activity and Dining Center in Midland. Second Wave - Michigan

These initiatives are improving Michigan seniors' health by making sure they're not alone

Eric GallippoWednesday, January 09, 2019
Feature Story William Butler is prepared to get his blood drawn at HUDA by his nurse, Val Gamble. Butler has been coming to HUDA for his health care needs since he lost his health insurance four years ago. Second Wave - Michigan

How once-vacant sites are becoming hubs for health equity in Michigan

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 29, 2018
Feature Story A social and educational group for Spanish-speaking clients at Turner Senior Resource Center. Second Wave - Michigan

How Michigan's age-friendly communities are making health more accessible to seniors

Sarah HillmanThursday, November 08, 2018
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