Kids and Education

Video: A closer look at Kalamazoo Covenant Academy

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.

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One of Cherry Health's dental clinics.
Here’s how Michigan providers are improving whole-body health by integrating dental and primary care

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.

Susan Salhaney at Judson Family Center in Warren.
Integrating behavioral health into pediatric care holds longterm benefits

Offering behavioral health care at the pediatrician’s office can not only cut costs but also create healthier, happier communities in the future. 

Alison Arnold gives a presentation on trauma-informed care to CMU's Association for the Education of Young Children.
Here’s how educators are learning to empathetically foster resilience in children affected by trauma

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.

Mel Trombley.
For new moms, mood disorders are more common than you think – but here’s how we can help

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.

Christina Pavlak.
Michigan’s home visiting programs bring support to new parents

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. 

Julie Ribaudo.
Infant mental health programs create better futures for little Michiganders and their parents

Most people don’t really think about infant mental health until they notice its absence – but the difference can be stark to the observer and life-changing for the infant.

Cleveland Sparrow (left) with a student working with a robot.
Michigan students discover Professional Trades careers through hands-on experience

Throughout Michigan, employers and educators are offering programs designed to provide students the tools they need to succeed in careers in the Professional Trades.

Sade Richardson.
Why Michigan needs a more diverse healthcare workforce – and what we can do about it

The healthcare workforce doesn't represent the diversity of those it serves, and that results in poor health outcomes for patients of color. But several initiatives are working to develop more diverse health professionals.

Urban Michigan initiatives recognize racism as major factor in infant and maternal mortality

Statewide, black babies are three times more likely to die in their first year of life than white babies. But those statistics are even more alarming in many of Michigan's urban centers.

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