Healthy Communities

#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.

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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.

Contents of a farm share box from The Farm at Trinity Health Ann Arbor.
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.

A volunteer stocks the food club at Community Action House in Holland, Mich.
New campaign seeks to reduce Michigan businesses’ food waste by doubling food donations

A new initiative led by the nonprofit Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is seeking to double the amount of food that Michigan businesses donate to food banks and rescues.

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.

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