State of Health

Detroit Schools Health Hubs

How one school system bridges the care gap with innovative Health Hubs

Detroit’s Health Hubs embed medical, behavioral, and dental care inside schools, ensuring students receive essential services and thrive in class.

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.

Dental hygienists hit the road to expand Michigan’s oral care

Three hygienists across Michigan use foundation-funded vans to deliver preventive dental care to underserved children and families.

The Greater Dayton School, a private nonreligious school for under-resourced children, is redefining education by integrating health care into the school day.
Greater Dayton School integrates health care to boost student success

The Greater Dayton School combines academics with on-site medical, dental, and mental health services, helping under-resourced students thrive and succeed.

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Dental therapy offers Michigan an innovative path to expand essential oral health care

Michigan introduces licensed dental therapists to address provider shortages, empowering students to deliver vital community care.

Lynda Gregorini
Childhood exam motivates dental hygienist who cares for rural kids

Inspired by a school nurse, Lynda Gregorini now provides dental care and career mentoring to students in rural Michigan schools.

NEOMED launches dental program to improve statewide oral health access

NEOMED's new Bitonte College of Dentistry will embed dental students in Ohio communities to improve access and address shortages in rural and urban oral health care.  

Heart of West Michigan United Way Chief Administrative Officer Becki Postma, Kent County Community Action Director Gustavo Perez, and Heart of West Michigan United Way Eviction Prevention Program Manager Alyssa Bryan.
Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force addresses unmet needs behind evictions

Evictions plummeted during the pandemic and soared again after federal protections ended. That led a coalition of Kent County organizations and individuals to form the Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force.

Justin Nance at the Van Wert Health Fair.
Ohio hygienist trains future workforce through outreach role

Justin Nance blends teaching and patient care to combat workforce shortages and inspire the next generation of dental hygienists in Ohio.

Hali Householder
How an Indiana hygienist inspires careers, expands access as an industry ambassador

Hali Householder helps recruit future dental hygienists and promotes whole-body health through a pioneering workforce initiative tackling care shortages.

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