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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.

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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.

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.

A meeting of the Fostering Futures advisory council.
It’s hard for foster kids to get the health care they need, but this project is working to change that

A Grand Valley State University project is working to create an integrated mobile care team to serve foster kids' complex health needs.

Federal SNAP changes threaten little Michiganders’ food access and future

Good nutrition lays the foundation for physical growth, brain development, and school readiness.

West Michigan cleaning company helps lift burdens for cancer patients

Jeannie Cleaning, a West Michigan-based company and partner of the nonprofit Cleaning for a Reason, provides free and discounted home cleanings to cancer patients, offering vital support and relief during treatment.

SDOH Hubs improve mental and physical health while reducing disparities

The goal is to improve health outcomes, achieve health equity, and remove barriers to opportunity. 

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