As Delta variant threatens, Michigan works to address lingering vaccine hesitancy
While COVID-19 vaccination efforts have plateaued, Michigan health care professionals are working overtime to understand and address vaccine hesitancy.
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Veterans Therapy Garden Project groundbreaking scheduled for July 30 in Kalamazoo County
There is increasing evidence that exposure to plants and green space, and particularly to gardening, is beneficial to mental health. That's the idea behind a garden primarily for veterans across Southwest Michigan located in Kalamazoo County.
New mental health crisis line to roll out across Michigan
The new service is now available in Oakland County and Michigan's Upper Peninsula – and it's just the first step of a larger plan to roll out improved mental health crisis services across the state.
Bronson joint venture to build $35 million in-patient behavioral health facility in Battle Creek
A 96-bed inpatient behavioral health facility in Battle Creek is slated to open in 2022.
How do you feed a state in crisis? Michigan Food Security Council report plans ahead
A recent report by the state's new Food Security Council examines response to food security issues during COVID-19 and how we can learn from it in the long term.
Little-known Michigan programs provide all-inclusive support for older adults to age at home
The PACE model provides comprehensive medical and social services at low or no cost to older adults who live at home.
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Fresh Conversations inspires Detroit seniors to eat healthy and move more
A weekly nutrition class offered by the Methodist Children’s Home Society is helping seniors become more mindful about making healthy food and fitness choices.
Feed the Fight Kalamazoo delivers its final meals
The final deliveries to those giving vaccinations across the community have been made by Feed the Fight Kalamazoo. The all-volunteer organization offers its gratitude to those in the community who helped restaurants and frontline workers over the past 15 months.
Michigan pursues “age-friendly everything” to support growing older adult population
With the coming growth in Michigan's older adult population, the existing movement towards age-friendly health systems has broadened to embrace the concept of "age-friendly everything."
Teletherapy and telepsychiatry visits help Southeast Michigan students improve mental health
The Family Medical Center of Michigan has developed a successful school-based behavioral telehealth program in partnership with 20 schools in Lenawee, Monroe, and Wayne counties.
Veterans Therapy Garden Project groundbreaking scheduled for July 30 in Kalamazoo County
There is increasing evidence that exposure to plants and green space, and particularly to gardening, is beneficial to mental health. That's the idea behind a garden primarily for veterans across Southwest Michigan located in Kalamazoo County.
New mental health crisis line to roll out across Michigan
The new service is now available in Oakland County and Michigan's Upper Peninsula – and it's just the first step of a larger plan to roll out improved mental health crisis services across the state.
Bronson joint venture to build $35 million in-patient behavioral health facility in Battle Creek
A 96-bed inpatient behavioral health facility in Battle Creek is slated to open in 2022.
How do you feed a state in crisis? Michigan Food Security Council report plans ahead
A recent report by the state's new Food Security Council examines response to food security issues during COVID-19 and how we can learn from it in the long term.
Little-known Michigan programs provide all-inclusive support for older adults to age at home
The PACE model provides comprehensive medical and social services at low or no cost to older adults who live at home.
Partner Partner Content Fresh Conversations inspires Detroit seniors to eat healthy and move more
A weekly nutrition class offered by the Methodist Children’s Home Society is helping seniors become more mindful about making healthy food and fitness choices.
Feed the Fight Kalamazoo delivers its final meals
The final deliveries to those giving vaccinations across the community have been made by Feed the Fight Kalamazoo. The all-volunteer organization offers its gratitude to those in the community who helped restaurants and frontline workers over the past 15 months.
Michigan pursues “age-friendly everything” to support growing older adult population
With the coming growth in Michigan's older adult population, the existing movement towards age-friendly health systems has broadened to embrace the concept of "age-friendly everything."
Teletherapy and telepsychiatry visits help Southeast Michigan students improve mental health
The Family Medical Center of Michigan has developed a successful school-based behavioral telehealth program in partnership with 20 schools in Lenawee, Monroe, and Wayne counties.
