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Just as the Communities In Schools of Michigan partnership with Battle Creek Public Schools was building momentum COVIC-19 brought everything to a halt. This is how CIS has found ways to keep up with its mission at a time when relationships are all at a distance.
The Learning Kitchen is a hands-on cooking and nutrition education program for middle schoolers offered at Kalamazoo Valley Community College through a partnership between KVCC and Bronson Healthcare.
Staff and cadets at the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) in Battle Creek have mobilized to produce fabric face masks to fight the spread of COVID-19 in the local community and fulfill one of the program’s eight core component requirements, service to community.
Linking Lessons puts registered dietitians, chefs, and other community health educators in Michigan middle and high schools to teach kids about how to make impactful changes in their diets and physical activity.
As part of Second Wave's On the Ground Vine coverage we visited Kalamazoo Covenant Academy and found out how they are giving hope to students who once thought they were not a good fit for school. Videographer MJ Harrell helped us take a closer look.
The negative effects of poor oral health extend into all elements of patients' lives. But Michigan providers have begun to address that by introducing integrated oral care into their practices.
Offering behavioral health care at the pediatrician’s office can not only cut costs but also create healthier, happier communities in the future.
Traumatic events are sadly common in childhood, but the practice of trauma-informed education is helping to better understand and support the children who experience them.
20% to 25% of women are at risk for first-time onset of mental illness after they give birth. But proactive interventions, support systems for moms who suffer, and more open-minded discourse can make a difference.
A wide range of perinatal home visiting programs bring professional support to Michigan's new moms and moms-to-be, helping to fill the void of community support and develop vital skills.
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