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. 

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Longform Dr. Sabrina Ford, an associate professor in the Michigan State University College of Medicine Institute for Health Policy, is leading a project to analyze and address the causes of disparity in ER follow-up care for Black patients. Second Wave - Michigan

Black ER patients are less likely to receive follow-up care, and this project is examining why

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 2, 2022
Longform Dee Meux, a certified nursing assistant at Samaritas, wears Glass smart glasses. Second Wave - Michigan

Smart glasses help family caregivers connect to professional help for loved ones aging at home

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 12, 2022
Longform Students at North Elementary School in Birch Run participate in an InPACT physical activity break. Second Wave - Michigan

New program helps Michigan kids maximize physical activity in the classroom

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 5, 2022
Special Report Mental health report Second Wave - Michigan

Special report: COVID-19's silver linings for mental health care in Michigan

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 28, 2022
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
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