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Longform People play basketball during a Pistons Neighbors program session in Rouge Park. Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

How parks help to address health equity in Metro Detroit

Patrick DunnFriday, July 19, 2024
Feature Story Mike Bica waiting on the number five bus on Pine Grove Avenue. The Keel - Port HuronCommunity Development

Blue Water Area Transit upgrades bus shelters, providing safety and modern-look to Port Huron

Joseph HayesThursday, July 18, 2024
Innovation News Community garden Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

New grant program offers funds for Ypsi community gardens

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 17, 2024
Feature Story Harold Powell, Community Correspondent for The Keel. The Keel - Port HuronCommunity Development

Q&A: The journey of Community Correspondent Harold Powell

Cynthia McClungTuesday, July 16, 2024
Feature Story Michigan Health and Hospital Association represents all community hospitals in the state. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

How public health collaborations with hospitals benefit Michigan's communities

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, July 16, 2024
Longform Amy Nichols, campus coordinator for the Region IV Area Agency on Aging, at the Campus for Creative Aging's booth in the South Haven Art Fair. She shows an example of the Window to Our World art project for care partners. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Campus for Creative Aging helps Southwest Michigan seniors find purpose after retirement

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 11, 2024
Feature Story A sign at the start of the Michigan Nature Association trail reads "Leave nothing but your footsteps. Take nothing but inspiration" The Keel - Port HuronSustainability

Looking to stay active outdoors? Here are 4 local spots in St. Clair County

Kelli RademacherWednesday, July 10, 2024
Longform A new dock at Pontiac Oaks park, funded by Oakland County's Healthy Communities plan. Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

$20m Oakland County project will improve parks in county's underserved southern side

Patrick DunnThursday, June 27, 2024
Longform The Inclusive Health Care Taskforce hosted an information and resource fair on June 13. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan coalition works to address health disparities for older adults

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 27, 2024
Longform Cherisa Allen, Puffer Reds owner Eric Williams and Trisché Duckworth at Puffer Reds. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

Ypsi's Juneteenth weekend to feature "educational celebration," live music, and kids' activities

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, June 19, 2024
Longform Melissa Schmidt, Will Heininger, and Andy Nalepa at Skyline High School. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Program supporting student athletes' mental health aims to expand beyond Skyline High School

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, June 19, 2024
Feature Story Display of flowers at Palmer Park done by the St. Clair Garden Club. The Keel - Port HuronArts and Culture

St. Clair Garden Club adds charm to the city through floral landscaping

Rita MacDonaldThursday, June 13, 2024
Longform Derek Miller, program supervisor for Kalamazoo County’s Healty Babies Healthy Start & 4Dad Fatherhood Program, with Sidni Miller, community health worker, inside Kalamazoo County’s Health and Community Services building. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

$5 million in federal funding will help 5 Michigan organizations reduce infant and maternal deaths

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 11, 2024
Innovation News A Throne Labs public bathroom in downtown Ann Arbor. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Ann Arbor installs semi-permanent public restrooms for 12-month pilot program

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, June 5, 2024
Partner Content May is Mental Health Awareness Month The Keel - Port HuronHealthy Communities

Mental Health Month: Cultivating a community of compassion

St. Clair County Community Mental HealthTuesday, June 4, 2024
Longform Lunchtime at Oehrli Elementary School in Montague, Mich. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan's free school meals yield high returns for student health and academic success

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 30, 2024
Longform An Everyone in the Pool swimming lesson. Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

Metroparks aim to raise $2.4 million for swimming equity and classroom science programs

Patrick DunnTuesday, May 28, 2024
Feature Story Elaina (left) and Tom (right) Turner with Trash the Clown. The Keel - Port HuronSustainability

Trash the Clown hopes to shift perspectives and spread kindness by cleaning up Port Huron

Sarah SpohnThursday, May 23, 2024
Longform Patricia Tillman-Meakins, Tracey Williams, and Becca Fleming at Packard Health Clinic at West Willow. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Community-based health projects offer care for underserved residents in Detroit, Ypsi, and Jackson

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 23, 2024
Partner Content Intuitive Ion staff using the Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy technology to check a patient. The Keel - Port HuronHealthy Communities

Robotic biopsy technology saves hundreds of lives at McLaren Port Huron

Sarah SpohnWednesday, May 22, 2024
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