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Coverage of hospitals, clinics, public health, and mental health developments and initiatives.

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One million Michiganders have little or no dental care access. Here’s how we can change that.

A variety of organizations across the state are working to connect people  to oral care they otherwise might never get, and they're innovating to continue improving oral health access in the future.

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A cowboy at heart, Murphy Darden’s collection celebrates all that’s possible for African Americans

Artifacts from the first black astronauts, the Buffalo Soldiers, and the first African American millionaire are just the beginning of the Darden collection acquired over many years by the 90-year-old.

Esto Juarez
What is a neighbor? An On the Ground Edison video
Geamill Gibson and her son buy produce using a doctor's prescription at the Flint Farmers Market.
Prescriptions for nutrition: How culinary medicine is advancing health equity in Michigan

For many people, it's not always easy to find and buy fresh food. Culinary medicine initiatives aim to address that by increasing access to healthy food and building awareness of the importance of nutrition.

Edison: A neighborhood where creativity inspires community

A shared appreciation for creativity brings neighbors together in Edison.

As the Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year, Damarion Johnson learns how to take center stage

For Damarion Johnson, being named Kalamazoo Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year taught him he had skills he didn't even know about.

Geno Hinton
Edison Voices: Geno Hinton in his own words

Geno Hinton is a man of many talents. He's known for his music, but he's also a writer. And he knows his neighborhood.

Crayons4Kids: Children’s charity for children in the hospital is all grown up

Sometimes a small surprise gift can ease the anxiety of a child in the hospital. The now grown children who started Crayons4Kids when they were kids themselves have seen it happen.

Marty Blackwell
Battle Creek is ahead of the curve in addressing childhood trauma

Battle Creek is building community, resolving conflict, and creating resiliency in its students who may have experienced repeated trauma.

New Cradle Kalamazoo connects families to crucial health services with hotline

Community members can dial 269-888-KIDS to be connected with the family support service they are looking for.

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