The gun is hidden in a shoe box in the closet … and your kids probably know it. Since 2020, guns have been the leading cause of death for children 18 and younger, surpassing even car accidents. Bronson Children's Hospital intends to make sure firearms are stored properly in the home by offering free gun locks.
The Gathering of Potawatomi Nations will be hosted by the Nottawesepi Huron Band of the Potawatomi on the Pine Creek Indian Reservation in Athens. More than 1,500 tribal members are expected to attend the weeklong event which will feature language, crafting, and cultural workshops, as well as a mid-week leadership conference.
An innovative initiative is chipping away at health disparities in Detroit’s Hope Village neighborhood by looking to community members as leaders and learners in their own lives.
Despite a push to increase minority enrollment in AP courses in Kalamazoo Public Schools, numbers remain low. Among the reasons are early tracking, misunderstanding options, fear of overload, and missing preparatory courses. Voices of Youth's Regina Kibezi, a junior at Loy Norrix High School, takes a deep dive to seek solutions.
Jehovah's Witnesses are holding their first Southwest Michigan convention in Battle Creek, one of 700 conventions to be held in 144 cities. The theme for this year's convention, to be held at Kellogg Arena, is "Exercise Patience."
Pre-K for All is really about ensuring that all Michigan children enjoy academic success.
One of the most frustrating and scary things about dementia is that we still know breathtakingly little about it. But the medical community in Michigan, as in the rest of the U.S., is currently working at unprecedented speed to change that.
For people on the autism spectrum, simple healthcare tasks such as routine vaccinations or annual check-ups can be a challenge. Sensory rooms are one way to overcome that challenge.
MI Mental Health spoke with North Country Community Mental Health Outpatient Therapist Judy Crockett on the importance of addressing the unique needs of Michigan’s tribal communities.
Peer support specialists provide Summit Pointe clients with hope through sharing personal stories of recovery.
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