How partnerships help communities tackle hunger and grow food sources
Schools, farmers, food pantries, and local leaders partner with Kids' Food Basket to fight hunger and improve access to food.
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Michigan’s community mental health system: Overcoming stigma to provide needed care
Community mental health has played an important role in shifting the culture to asking for help.
#RG20LookBack: Harm reduction’s Naloxone is the CPR we never talk about
In his 27th #RG20LookBack column celebrating Rapid Growth's 20th anniversary, Publisher Tommy Allen revisits Heidi Stukkie's 2012 story about The Red Project and the power of community partnerships to improve public health across West Michigan.
How Rx Kids brings trust and financial relief to moms
Cash support program expands into southeast Grand Rapids, giving families flexibility while reducing financial stress during pregnancy and infancy.
Designer aims to elevate quality of life through accessible housing plans
Disability Advocates and a West Michigan designer create housing plans for safe, independent living.
Trinity Health and Michigan community groups will make fresh, local food a Medicaid benefit
A new Trinity Health initiative will allow people in the Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Grand Rapids areas to access fresh, affordable produce from local organizations through their Medicaid health plans.
Cherry Health teledentistry pilot helps patients overcome dental care barriers
Cherry Health's teledentistry pilot uses virtual visits to reduce fear and connect underserved patients with dental care.
Leadership program helps dental directors improve care in underserved communities
Program supports dental leaders in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana with skills to manage clinics, improve care, and advocate for underserved patients.
Transportation: An overlooked barrier to mental health care
Collaboration ensures Allegan County residents get mental health care when they need it.
New leadership guides longtime nonprofit expanding recovery care for women
Our Hope Association’s new executive director aims to strengthen long-standing recovery services supporting women across Michigan.
Michigan’s community mental health system: Overcoming stigma to provide needed care
Community mental health has played an important role in shifting the culture to asking for help.
#RG20LookBack: Harm reduction’s Naloxone is the CPR we never talk about
In his 27th #RG20LookBack column celebrating Rapid Growth's 20th anniversary, Publisher Tommy Allen revisits Heidi Stukkie's 2012 story about The Red Project and the power of community partnerships to improve public health across West Michigan.
How Rx Kids brings trust and financial relief to moms
Cash support program expands into southeast Grand Rapids, giving families flexibility while reducing financial stress during pregnancy and infancy.
Designer aims to elevate quality of life through accessible housing plans
Disability Advocates and a West Michigan designer create housing plans for safe, independent living.
Trinity Health and Michigan community groups will make fresh, local food a Medicaid benefit
A new Trinity Health initiative will allow people in the Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Grand Rapids areas to access fresh, affordable produce from local organizations through their Medicaid health plans.
Cherry Health teledentistry pilot helps patients overcome dental care barriers
Cherry Health's teledentistry pilot uses virtual visits to reduce fear and connect underserved patients with dental care.
Leadership program helps dental directors improve care in underserved communities
Program supports dental leaders in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana with skills to manage clinics, improve care, and advocate for underserved patients.
Transportation: An overlooked barrier to mental health care
Collaboration ensures Allegan County residents get mental health care when they need it.
New leadership guides longtime nonprofit expanding recovery care for women
Our Hope Association’s new executive director aims to strengthen long-standing recovery services supporting women across Michigan.
