COVID19

Vaccine Ambassadors report people are paying attention to their message of the need for vaccine

Some people take videos. Doors have been slammed in their faces. Some people set their dogs loose when they see them. No one said it would be easy being a vaccine ambassador. Yet, they report successes that keep them knocking on doors. Here are the experiences of on Vaccine Ambassador in Calhoun County.

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Edward Lofton and his mother Joanna Lofton, community resource specialist at the Autism Alliance of Michigan. Edward lives with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and, like many people with ASD, has faced unique challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan organizations help people living with autism reduce risks of COVID-19

COVID-19 has inflicted a disproportionate burden on many groups, but one of the least recognized is people living with autism spectrum disorder.

With COVID cases peaking, Michigan seeks solutions to health care worker shortage

Michigan health care leaders are advocating for investments to support staffing needs in hospitals, nursing facilities, emergency medical services, and workforce training programs.

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Michigan prepares for long-term mental health effects of COVID-19

The pandemic's mental health impacts are expected to remain for the long term – and many of Michigan’s communities, mental health professionals, and researchers are already preparing to address them.

House shows are back and the Kalamazoo music scene takes seriously the need to keep them safe

In garages and living rooms of the Kalamazoo house music scene, the bands and their fans have returned. Here's how they are keeping things safe as the pandemic goes on.

Advice on how to get through a minefield of holiday gatherings in families divided over vaccinations

When the decision comes down to not seeing family because they won't wear masks many are choosing to take the risk, Battle Creek psychologist says.

You’re about to be hearing more from Calhoun County healthcare professionals on COVID-19 frontlines

Calhoun County physicians and nurses who continue to see firsthand the devastating effects of the virus on those who have it and their family members who have watched them die from it are going to be talking about it more than they have so far. 

PODCAST: Migrant workers, rural Michigan, and rethinking community during COVID

On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into how migrant workers have embodied rural Michigan's experience with COVID-19 – and how to improve health care for all rural Michiganders in the long run.

PODCAST: Reconnecting to behavioral health care in a time of crisis

On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into  how COVID-19 helped raise awareness of the importance of behavioral health – and how to support Michiganders through the long-term behavioral health issues COVID is likely to create.

PODCAST: Can COVID help us close gaps in Michigan’s food supply chain?

On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into how COVID strained Michigan's food system – and how we all can help to strengthen it.

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