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Michigan innovators step up to reverse nationwide decline in health journalism

By Patrick DunnMonday, May 4, 2020
Longform Meals on Wheels driver Lamar Ellington gives Beverly Sullivan, 79, a meal delivery for her mom, Ellen Dennis, 97.

Here’s how Michigan helps elders stay where they want to be: at home

By Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 2, 2020
Longform R2AAA elder-abuse victims specialist program manager Angela Shepherd, R2AAA assistant director Kara Lorenz-Goings, and R2AAA executive director Julie Wetherby.

Safe Haven programs offer rare respite for Michiganders experiencing elder abuse

By Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 5, 2020
Longform Debra Chopp and law student Esther Vinarov.

Lawyers and doctors are teaming up to provide better health care – and legal aid – to Michiganders

By Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 6, 2020
Longform Deidre Hurse, interim executive director of the Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance.

Community health workers provide vital care and peer support for vulnerable Michiganders

By Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 9, 2020
Longform Dwayne Cole at Ruth Ellis Center.

Ruth Ellis Center helps LGBTQ youth feel "celebrated" through integrated primary and behavioral care

By Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 5, 2019
Feature Story Michigan Department of Education partnership agreement liaison Lisa Francisco; Battle Creek Public Schools superintendent Kim Carter; and Battle Creek Community Foundation president and CEO Brenda Hunt at a Bearcat Meeting.

Battle Creek meetings bring schools, health providers, law enforcement together to help kids thrive

By Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 7, 2019
Feature Story Alison Arnold gives a presentation on trauma-informed care to CMU's Association for the Education of Young Children.

Here's how educators are learning to empathetically foster resilience in children affected by trauma

By Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 10, 2019
Feature Story Christina Pavlak.

Michigan’s home visiting programs bring support to new parents

By Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 19, 2019
Feature Story A centering pregnancy group at Covenant Community Care.

Michigan moms-to-be are trading traditional prenatal OB visits for group sessions – and loving it

By Sarah HillmanThursday, August 1, 2019
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