Arts & Culture

Dr. Susan Goold and Dr. Renuka Tipirneni have been working on the University of Michigan's evaluation of Michigan's Medicaid expansion.

Michigan’s Medicaid expansion leads to lower uninsured rates, improved health, and cost savings

The state is looking back to examine how the 2014 introduction of the Healthy Michigan Plan has improved health for Michigan residents who otherwise could not afford health insurance.

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PODCAST: Migrant workers, rural Michigan, and rethinking community during COVID

On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into how migrant workers have embodied rural Michigan's experience with COVID-19 – and how to improve health care for all rural Michiganders in the long run.

Scott Hutchins, school mental health and Medicaid consultant for the Michigan Department of Education Office of Health and Nutrition Services.
Michigan schools adopt new software to expand mental health services

All 56 of the state's ISDs now have access to a software product for managing behavioral health referrals, screenings, treatment plans, and more.

PODCAST: Can COVID help us close gaps in Michigan’s food supply chain?

On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into how COVID strained Michigan's food system – and how we all can help to strengthen it.

Battle Creek voters approve funding for improvements including creation of an arts academy

When voters were asked for a second time to approve funding that would allow improvements to two schools in the Battle Creek Public School district they said "yes."

A DIGs workshop on asemma, or tobacco.
Here’s how the UP’s Debweyendan Indigenous Gardens build health, community, and food sovereignty

The sprawling community gardens aim to celebrate and preserve the knowledge and cultural identity of tribal people living in and around the village of L’Anse.

Zoo City Farm and Food takes root: Food sovereignty group works to expand its network in Kalamazoo

Imagine a food system in which the people who produce, distribute, and consume food also control the mechanisms and policies of food production and distribution. It's called food sovereignty and Zoo City Farm and Food Network is working to bring it to Kalamazoo.

The 2020 Kalamazoo Black Arts Fest will be a digital celebration

Kalamazoo’s 34th annual celebration of African-American culture, art, and innovation starts Friday, July 10, and continues through Sunday, July 12. This year it's online so everyone can stay safe.

Battle Creek’s Juneteenth Celebration will be on the road this year
Creativity continues to evolve for Eastside artist Eana Agopian

Eana Apple Agopian comes from a creative family and the Eastside artist is fulfilling the destiny of her DNA.

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