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Longform Norris Stephens of Good Medicine Farms at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market, where participants in Washtenaw County's Prescription for Health program can cash in "prescriptions" for fresh food.

Michigan health care providers find success with "prescriptions" for fresh produce and exercise

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 23, 2021
Longform Cindy Brummette is a school nurse in Grand Ledge Public Schools.

"We're exhausted": Michigan's school nurses take on heavy burden with COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 2, 2021
Longform Pam Lynch, director of Harm Reduction Michigan.

"Just keep that person alive": Michigan's harm reduction strategies prevent opioid overdoses

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, August 11, 2021
Longform Brian Nicholson, MiCAL program director for Oakland County-based crisis services agency Common Ground, takes a call for the Michigan Crisis and Access Line (MiCAL).

New mental health crisis line to roll out across Michigan

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, July 14, 2021
Longform Sarah Milanowski, marketing and communications specialist with LifeCircles PACE, accompanies a PACE participant.

Little-known Michigan programs provide all-inclusive support for older adults to age at home

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 1, 2021
Longform AARP Michigan volunteer Howard Pizzo, AARP Michigan Communications Manager Mark Hornbeck, and AARP Michigan State Director Paula Cunningham on the Lansing River Trail.

Michigan pursues "age-friendly everything" to support growing older adult population

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 24, 2021
Longform Family Medical Center Behavioral Health Therapist Alexis Cavins and School Based Services Supervisor Meredith Gilliam at Wagar Middle School in Carleton.

Teletherapy and telepsychiatry visits help Southeast Michigan students improve mental health

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 17, 2021
Feature Story Barbara Lee VanHorssen talks to members of the Momentum Center in this file photo. The Momentum Center is part of the (Anti) Racism Task Force, which is co-sponsoring a two-part relationship workshop.

Grant will fund research that could expand Momentum Center model across U.S.

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, May 31, 2021
Longform Isabel Romero looks at mementos of her family members who have died of COVID-19.

Grief in isolation: Michiganders navigate a disrupted grieving process during COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 27, 2021
Longform Nathaniel Bergman administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a homebound resident in her home.

Michigan agencies offer in-home COVID-19 vaccinations for homebound residents

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 13, 2021
Development News Grand Rapids Red Project

Collaboration seeks to reduce opioid overdoses throughout Michigan

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, May 3, 2021
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