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Special report: How can Michigan fix a guardianship system that fails some kids and older adults?

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, April 24, 2024
Longform 300 W. Michigan Ave. in Ypsilanti under renovation. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

U-M's Ypsilanti Health Center to move downtown, tripling space and adding specialty care

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 24, 2024
Innovation News "Solo Acts" is a theatrical performance about the experience of solo aging. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Symposium and theater production on solo aging come to Ann Arbor

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, April 24, 2024
Longform Leaders from Mackinac Straits Health System and the public health departments implemented the assessment in the communities of Mackinac County. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Community health needs assessments drive priorities for local health departments and hospitals

Leslie CieplechowiczTuesday, April 23, 2024
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CDFI funding helps Corktown Health expand services for Detroit area's LGBTQ residents

Sarah SpohnTuesday, April 23, 2024
Longform Shelby Coolbaugh, administrative assistant for the Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (MLTCOP), and Salli Pung, state long term care omubdsman for MLTCOP. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan ombudsman program advocates for residents in long-term care facilities

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, April 19, 2024
Feature Story Breastfeeding Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Expert support for breastfeeding mothers expands in Southwest Michigan

Jane ParikhThursday, April 18, 2024
Feature Story Nail Cancer Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Calling attention to nail cancer, an overlooked form of melanoma — one woman shares her story

Jane ParikhThursday, April 18, 2024
Innovation News Jordan Keeley and Rachel Mount at a Carefree Capping event. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

U-M lymphoma patient's nonprofit advocates for treatment that saved her hair during chemo

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, April 17, 2024
Longform "It Is Possible" campaign participants Pepita Peckham and Chris Sudduth. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Washtenaw County residents share addiction and recovery experiences in "It Is Possible" campaign

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, April 17, 2024
Feature Story Hillery Ross, How YOU Birth Doulas Services' administrative coordinator, and Allison Keessen, treasurer for How YOU Birth Doula Services. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Initiative rapidly expands doula ranks in Muskegon County, with major implications for birth equity

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 15, 2024
Longform Dr. Theresa Hastert (right) helped develop the Michigan Community Outreach to Address Financial Toxicity (MI-COST). Ali Fakih (left) is a research assistant with MI-COST, and Cornelius Wilson (center) sits on its Community Advisory Board. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Here's how Michigan organizations are working to reduce cancer treatment's crushing financial burden

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 11, 2024
Feature Story The Om Garden Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

Trending in 2024: 10 unique wellness spaces in Metro Detroit

Monique BedfordThursday, April 11, 2024
Innovation News Washtenaw County logo Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Community health assessment reveals key health priorities for Washtenaw County

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, April 10, 2024
Innovation News A promotional image for "Autism: 10 Lessons for the Course of Life." Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Autism expert heads up new podcast for Ann Arbor District Library

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, April 10, 2024
Feature Story Veronica Bilicki oversees the Patient as Caregiver program. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Henry Ford Health program helps unpaid caregivers stay healthy

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 8, 2024
Longform Kimberly Singh (right), Michigan Oral Health Coalition board member and chief community and governmental affairs officer for My Community Dental Centers, chats with Dental Assistant Kortney Jones. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Oral health care is inaccessible to many Michiganders. This coalition is working to change that.

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 4, 2024
In The News MyMichiganHealth logo Catalyst MidlandHealthy Communities

Big change in health care landscape

Ron BeacomThursday, March 28, 2024
Longform Home of New Vision’s Chris Sudduth with a naloxone vending machine at YDL's Whittaker Road branch. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Naloxone machines and other harm reduction efforts aim to reduce Ypsi-area opioid overdose deaths

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, March 27, 2024
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