New series explores efforts to address oral health inequities
A new State of Health series highlights innovative approaches and partnerships tackling systemic barriers to oral health care for underserved populations.
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Michigan universities join global “age-friendly” movement, making campuses more welcoming to elders
As Michigan prepares for rapid growth in its population of older adults, three Michigan universities have joined a global movement to make higher education institutions more "age-friendly."
New training helps Kent County providers better connect residents in need to resources
Health Net of West Michigan's new Care Model Training provides frontline navigators with tools and tactics to better help residents access health care and social services.
Local health statistics are a click away as community health dashboards proliferate in Michigan
Community health dashboards are readily available online resources that compile various health data for different regions.
Medicaid funding could expand and sustain Michigan’s produce prescription programs
Michigan is seeking approval for a new funding structure that could use Medicaid dollars to pay for programs that offer "prescriptions" for free fresh fruits and vegetables.
Mental health takes heavy toll on Michigan’s LGBTQ youth
Mental health is a major challenge for Michigan youth in general, but the problem is even greater for the state's LGBTQ youth.
Fresh food pantry set to open near Detroit, building upon other innovative Michigan models
Gleaners Community Food Bank has broken ground on Fresh! by Gleaners, an innovative concept that will make free, fresh food available to people living in Wayne and Macomb counties.
Paid sick leave and family leave are moving forward in Michigan. Here’s what’s next.
For more than a decade, Michigan advocacy groups and some legislators have been working to expand paid leave from work for Michiganders – and this year, their efforts are paying off in two major ways.
Youth Mentor Gardens grow food, family, and community in Detroit and Grand Rapids area
At two Youth Mentor Gardens, participating teens and their families work together to plant, weed, water, mulch, and harvest produce.
Prescriptions for fresh produce grow in Michigan through collaboration and new funding
Efforts are underway to better coordinate efforts between produce prescription programs and to create more standardized funding mechanisms for them.
