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Longform Head Start students at St. John's Universal Church of Christ in Jackson learn about cucumbers and dragonfruit in a lesson on mindful eating. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Pilot program in Jackson County aims to support preschoolers' mental health through mindfulness

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 7, 2024
Feature Story Elizabeth Agius, WSU School of Social Work associate director of research administration, with Larry West, Peers to Higher Education project manager. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Wayne State University program helps peer support specialists pursue higher ed in mental health

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 4, 2024
Longform Tiana Haygood (left) at Feed The Need Sensory Zone at Unique Care Connect Community Center. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

Ypsi-Ann Arbor nonprofit offers activities tailored to young people with special needs

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 28, 2024
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MyMichigan Medical Center Sault celebrates 100 years serving community

Gabrielle HaidererWednesday, February 28, 2024
Longform Girl getting vaccinated Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Boosting childhood immunization rates vital to community health

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, February 27, 2024
Feature Story Holly Campbell, deputy director of the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, and Dr. Pennie Foster-Fishman, project leader for the Northwest Michigan Community Health Innovation Region Behavioral Health Initiative. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Northern Michigan health department spearheads effort to expand behavioral health workforce

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, February 26, 2024
Longform Dr. Kelsey Sala-Hamrick is the Michigan Public Health Institute's MI ACE project director. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

200-partner collaborative raises awareness about impact of adverse childhood experiences in Michigan

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 22, 2024
Longform MDHHS staff early 20th century. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

State of Michigan public health celebrates 150 years of service to Michiganders

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, February 20, 2024
Longform MiGen staff and community in MiGen's office space/Senior Center at Affirmations. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan’s first LGBTQ+ senior center is now open in Ferndale – and another one is coming to Detroit

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 15, 2024
Longform Dr. Tiffany Abrego, executive director of behavioral health at the Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Michigan and associate professor of psychology at Wayne State University, and Jeremiah Green, whose idea led to the Mentally Fit Program. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Program offering free mental health support for youth aims to create future mental health pros

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, February 12, 2024
Longform Social worker Nicole Klomp serves as a reserve member of the Newaygo Police Department. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

From social workers on the force to crisis centers, Michigan is improving behavioral health care

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 8, 2024
Innovation News Synchronized swimming Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

New conference in Ann Arbor will focus on female athletes

Rylee BarnsdaleMonday, February 5, 2024
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Stolen silence: Tinnitus Awareness Week in Kalamazoo

Mike WenningerThursday, February 1, 2024
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Is our community healthy?

Ralph E. WirtzThursday, February 1, 2024
Development News Sam Price is the President/CEO of the Ten16 Recovery Network. Catalyst MidlandHealthy Communities

Catalyst Community: Ten16 Recovery Network

Thursday, February 1, 2024
Innovation News New Growing Hope garden beds at Towne Centre Place in Ypsilanti. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Growing Hope expands grocery delivery and other programs for Ypsi's older adults

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, January 31, 2024
Feature Story Kids Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

What do breastfeeding, sanitation, vaccines, and lead paint have in common? Public health.

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, January 30, 2024
Longform Lapeer County EMS Education Program Manager Luke Bowen leads a session of the new EMT training program. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Free EMS education program helps ease EMT shortage in Lapeer County

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, January 29, 2024
Longform A Meals on Wheels Western Michigan volunteer makes a delivery. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Inflation, aging population, and loss of COVID funding impact Michigan Meals on Wheels programs

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 25, 2024
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School-based Health Center opens at Coleman Elementary

Gabrielle HaidererThursday, January 25, 2024
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