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Emily Miller, Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project managing attorney.

Scams rob Michigan elders of millions, but health providers and nonprofits offer help

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 28, 2023

Michael Williams, president and CEO of Orchards Children's Services, a child and family services agency with locations in Genesee, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties.

Michigan's foster children face mental health challenges – but these agencies set them up to succeed

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 21, 2023

Grand Haven resident Lesa Jordan with Sheyenne Cole, a counselor in Senior Resources of West Michigan's Behavioral Health at Home program.

Behavioral health at home helps Muskegon-area older adults improve quality of life

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 14, 2023

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Steelcase Foundation Grant will allow Arbor Circle to expand mental health counseling accessibility

Ashley KingMonday, September 11, 2023

A Livability Lab meeting.

Livability Labs bring Muskegon County leaders together to solve community challenges

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, August 23, 2023

College student and former migrant worker Dilayla Martinez with Migrant Legal Aid attorney Molly Spaak.

Michigan's migrant farm workers face many health challenges, but help is available

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 17, 2023

Children at Baxter Community Center in Grand Rapids.

Consultants empower child care providers to meet mental health needs of the youngest Michiganders

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 10, 2023

Community Action House's Food Club and Opportunity Hub.

Michigan's nonprofit food clubs offer healthy foods at low costs to combat food insecurity

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 3, 2023

A group of community health workers were trained as part of the Macomb County Regional Health Equity Advisory Council's work.

Michigan's regional health equity councils pursue long-term efforts to eliminate health disparities

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 27, 2023

Citizen action team members in the Citizenship for Health program discuss their mission and vision for community issues they want to take action on.

Detroit program engages community members to democratically develop solutions to health disparities

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 20, 2023

Dr. Hank Paulson is a neurologist at University of Michigan Health and director of the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center.

PODCAST: Inside the rapidly expanding field of dementia research

Patrick DunnWednesday, July 19, 2023

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Sensory rooms in doctor’s offices can improve the experience for ASD families.

Corner Health sensory room makes accessing healthcare easier for people living with autism

Autism Alliance of MichiganTuesday, July 18, 2023

SOCIAL Program volunteers Keen Parra and Brooklynn Wilton with their client, Tammirah, at center.

Student volunteers relieve caregivers and build intergenerational friendships through new program

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 13, 2023

Saline resident Jim Mangi is a care partner to his wife, Kathleen, who has Alzheimer's disease.

PODCAST: Building support for dementia caregiving challenges

Patrick DunnWednesday, July 12, 2023

Students run a farm stand as part of Partridge Creek Farm's farm to school program in Ishpeming.

Michigan programs empower kids to be community health leaders

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 29, 2023

Cyndy Hund, pictured here with her husband Mike, quit her job due to her dementia symptoms – but it still took her another four years to get a diagnosis.

PODCAST: No more "diagnose and adios": Rethinking dementia diagnosis

Patrick DunnWednesday, June 28, 2023

Students participate in the LIFT-UP program.

Students help ensure farm sustainability and bring local food to cafeterias in UP program

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 22, 2023

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PODCAST: Dementia is not a death sentence

Patrick DunnWednesday, June 21, 2023

Dr. Cathrine Frank is one of the co-creators of a new initiative to screen, assess, and treat patients for suicide risk.

Michigan doctors challenge others to join them in a quest for "Zero Suicide"

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 15, 2023

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Lack of staff in Michigan hospitals: What happened and why people are leaving

Christina KashindiWednesday, June 7, 2023

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