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.
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Ferris State taps public health dentist to launch Michigan’s first dental therapy program
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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.
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Grand Rapids consortium launches youth sexual health toolkit addressing care gaps
New online resource provides evidence-based sexual health guidance for youth, families, and clinicians, aiming to reduce misinformation and barriers.
From Super Green Market to the clinic: two sisters and lessons learned from a community care model
Awatef and Ayah Ayesh are training within a community-based medical school model that encourages future physicians to consider the whole person and to view listening as a vital form of care.
Health equity, representation drive dentist’s mission
Once inspired by a high school mentor, Dr. Michele Bloxson now advances health equity through public dentistry and trauma-informed care.
Policies, programs, and research shaping maternal mental health care
How the Center for Health and Research Transformation is working to improve mental health for pregnant and parenting individuals.
The Davies Project expands care by connecting families to oral health
With Delta Dental Foundation’s support, The Davies Project, based in Lansing, removes transportation barriers, helping families access dental care as well as critical medical appointments for seriously and chronically ill children and expectant women.
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.
Grand Rapids consortium launches youth sexual health toolkit addressing care gaps
New online resource provides evidence-based sexual health guidance for youth, families, and clinicians, aiming to reduce misinformation and barriers.
From Super Green Market to the clinic: two sisters and lessons learned from a community care model
Awatef and Ayah Ayesh are training within a community-based medical school model that encourages future physicians to consider the whole person and to view listening as a vital form of care.
Health equity, representation drive dentist’s mission
Once inspired by a high school mentor, Dr. Michele Bloxson now advances health equity through public dentistry and trauma-informed care.
Policies, programs, and research shaping maternal mental health care
How the Center for Health and Research Transformation is working to improve mental health for pregnant and parenting individuals.
The Davies Project expands care by connecting families to oral health
With Delta Dental Foundation’s support, The Davies Project, based in Lansing, removes transportation barriers, helping families access dental care as well as critical medical appointments for seriously and chronically ill children and expectant women.
