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When it comes to autism and mental health, stigma and discrimination play a huge role

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, May 21, 2024
Being autistic does not mean a person cannot experience good mental health. However, studies have shown that 78% of autistic children have at least one mental health condition. Stigma and discrimination are often a contributing factor.
Longform Robert Sheehan and colleague, Valerie Jamerson, take a look at the new Tool Kit. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Social Work Career Promotion Tool Kit shares benefits and pathways to rewarding careers

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, May 14, 2024
The toolkit is designed to enhance recruitment and promote social work career opportunities across the state. It includes sample language for websites, emails, and social media posts as well as recommended language for various professionals, including high school guidance counselors, college academic advisors, and behavioral health providers. There are also photographic materials for outreach usage.   
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2024 season of Midland Area Farmers Market kicks off

Sarah SpohnThursday, May 9, 2024
The Midland Area Farmers Market kicked off the 2024 season on May 4 and runs until the fall. The market features weekly local farmers, producers, makers and artisans at the Dow Diamond East parking lot on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Development News East End Community Development

East End: Baseball and back to nature

Ralph E. WirtzThursday, May 9, 2024
Pedestrian bridge, Poseyville Preserve and Dow Diamond turn attention to East End.
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New Midland Community Center opens May 15

Misty BarronThursday, May 9, 2024
Greater Midland has announced the long awaited opening of their new Community Center for May 15.
Development News Sanford Park Diamonds

A time to celebrate: Sanford Park reopens after 4 years

Stephanie M. YancerThursday, May 2, 2024
Four years after devastating flooding, Sanford is on the rebound. Celebrate the reopening of Sanford Park with live music and baseball on their brand new diamonds.
Development News Give Local Midland 2024 Community Development

Give where you live: Give Local Midland starts May 7

Misty BarronThursday, May 2, 2024
The Midland Area Community Foundation is gearing up for its annual 24-hour Give Local Midland fundraising campaign on May 7.
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Early Education Community of Practice brings unified message to state focus on early childhood care

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, April 30, 2024
The Community of Practice has expanded to 30+ Michigan organizations focused on early childhood. Members have access to a variety of resources and experts and are able to provide solutions and mobilize quickly.  
Partner Content Accommodations can help create a successful visit. Second Wave - MichiganEquity

Simple accommodations can eliminate barriers to health care

Joseph GoralTuesday, April 30, 2024
Because equal and quality access to care is so important, making sure medical practices improve access and accommodations for people with autism is a crucial goal of the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM).
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A new Delta College Public Media documentary focuses on the cannabis industry in the region

Thursday, April 25, 2024
Award-winning documentarian takes a look at the cannabis industry in the Great Lakes Bay Region
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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
Guardianship is designed to protect those who can't care for themselves, but it doesn't always work that way. Advocates are pursuing a variety of solutions to improve the system.
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
The Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program improves quality of care and quality of life for people living in nursing homes, homes for the aged, and adult foster care homes. 
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Earth Day Action Expo invites community for recycling events, education, exhibitors, food, and fun

Sarah SpohnThursday, April 18, 2024
The Midland Section of the American Chemical Society hosts the annual Earth Day Action Expo on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at H.H. Dow High School. The expo invites families to enjoy education, exhibitors, recycling events, exploration of electric vehicles, food trucks, and more fun.
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Emerald Fire Farms: Cultivating cannabis and community.

Misty BarronThursday, April 18, 2024
Emerald Fire Farms is a prime example of how cannabis businesses are becoming integral and respected members of the Midland economy.
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
In Michigan, several efforts are underway to help cancer patients prepare for, manage, and alleviate the financial struggles associated with treatment.
Development News Tim Shelton is the Director of Sports Tourism for Go Great Lakes Bay. Economic Development

Catalyst Community: Sports Tourism has an impact on our region

Thursday, April 11, 2024
In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in our community, Catalyst Midland presents Tim Shelton, the Director of Sports Tourism, for Go Great Lakes Bay. He looks at the value sports adds to our region and shares how event organizers can get help planning their events.  
Development News The Home and Outdoor Living Expo will be held at Dow Diamond, April 27-28. Economic Development

Home improvement project coming up? Get some ideas at the Home and Outdoor Living Expo.

Sarah SpohnThursday, April 11, 2024
The Midland Home & Outdoor Living Expo will be held the weekend of April 27-28 at Dow Diamond.
Feature Story Christine Duhaime & Denny Sian of Sanford Hardware Entrepreneurship

Family, Business, and Community

Ben TignerThursday, April 11, 2024
A local hardware store in Sanford blends family, business, and community to build its future.
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
The Michigan Oral Health Coalition brings together a multitude of Michigan oral and general health partners to collaborate on improving oral health for all Michiganders, especially those who have barriers to access. 
Development News Registration is now underway for summer camps at Creative 360. Kids and Education

Creative 360 offers culinary, clay, theater and Taylor Swift summer camps for kids

Sarah SpohnThursday, April 4, 2024
Creative 360 has a summer full of kids programming with a diverse summer camp lineup. Registration is now available for culinary, theater, clay and Taylor Swift camps
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