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MSU med students help children see futures in health care

MSU College of Human Medicine students lead hands-on programs helping children explore health careers and feel more comfortable with doctors.

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MSU medical school programs aim to alleviate shortage of rural physicians

By encouraging students like Elizabeth Phelps, the College of Human Medicine tackles the need for doctors in small communities.

Charting a way through: Mindfulness, medicine and the relationships that help us heal

A Michigan State University med student and part-time psychotherapist believes medicine works best when it treats the whole person — and he's testing that idea four minutes at a time.

Young patient turns hospital stay into gifts for children

After surgery at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, a Gaylord girl began knitting comfort gifts for children and families at the hospital and Ronald McDonald House West Michigan.

Ferris State taps public health dentist to launch Michigan’s first dental therapy program

Dr. Deborah Brown will lead Michigan's first dental therapy program at Ferris State, preparing providers to improve access to routine dental care.

Health careers expo helps students explore opportunities beyond medical roles

As part of our Voices of Youth series, student journalist Mazonnah Holiday reported on the Future Rounds Health Careers Expo, where students explored healthcare career paths and connected with professionals.

New Pine Rest urgent care center offers quicker psychiatric help for youths

As youth mental health needs strain Michigan families, Pine Rest opens its new Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health. The center offers expanded inpatient treatment, the state’s first pediatric psychiatric urgent care center, and new services for children and adolescents. 

When everyone is welcome: How Michigan’s CCBHCs are changing care

CCBHCs have been improving access to quality mental health care for Michigan residents since 2021.

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