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Longform Healthy House for Women Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Kalamazoo's Healthy House for Women offers women in recovery a loving place to stay

Zinta AistarsThursday, August 8, 2024
Longform Produce from the Youth Mentor Garden at Marquette Park in Wyoming, Mich. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Youth Mentor Gardens grow food, family, and community in Detroit and Grand Rapids area

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 8, 2024
Development News Midland Farmer's Market Catalyst MidlandCommunity Development

Double Up Food Bucks Program: Doubling the impact of fresh produce for Michigan families

Misty BarronThursday, August 8, 2024
Innovation News Michigan Nurses' Study image Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Michigan nurses are doing better but still burned out, according to U-M study

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, August 7, 2024
Longform Ariane Donnelly, Anne Davis, and Tanya Andrews at the Prescription for Health booth at the Pittsfield Township Farmers Market. Prescription for Health is Washtenaw County's produce prescription program. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Prescriptions for fresh produce grow in Michigan through collaboration and new funding

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 25, 2024
Innovation News Michigan Turkey Producers employee Blanca Chaidez wears Taza Aya’s worker wearable protection equipment as she prepares for her work shift. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

Invisible face mask: U-M startup's device kills viruses with helmet-based air curtain

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, July 24, 2024
Feature Story Dawn Mitchell playing at Sanborn Park where the 2024 Robinson Tennis Tournament will be held The Keel - Port HuronHealthy Communities

Game, Set, Match! The Francis J. Robinson Tennis Tournament returns for 67th year

Joseph HayesTuesday, July 23, 2024
Longform People play basketball during a Pistons Neighbors program session in Rouge Park. Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

How parks help to address health equity in Metro Detroit

Patrick DunnFriday, July 19, 2024
Feature Story Mike Bica waiting on the number five bus on Pine Grove Avenue. The Keel - Port HuronCommunity Development

Blue Water Area Transit upgrades bus shelters, providing safety and modern-look to Port Huron

Joseph HayesThursday, July 18, 2024
Innovation News Community garden Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

New grant program offers funds for Ypsi community gardens

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 17, 2024
Feature Story Harold Powell, Community Correspondent for The Keel. The Keel - Port HuronCommunity Development

Q&A: The journey of Community Correspondent Harold Powell

Cynthia McClungTuesday, July 16, 2024
Feature Story Michigan Health and Hospital Association represents all community hospitals in the state. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

How public health collaborations with hospitals benefit Michigan's communities

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, July 16, 2024
Longform Amy Nichols, campus coordinator for the Region IV Area Agency on Aging, at the Campus for Creative Aging's booth in the South Haven Art Fair. She shows an example of the Window to Our World art project for care partners. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Campus for Creative Aging helps Southwest Michigan seniors find purpose after retirement

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 11, 2024
Feature Story A sign at the start of the Michigan Nature Association trail reads "Leave nothing but your footsteps. Take nothing but inspiration" The Keel - Port HuronSustainability

Looking to stay active outdoors? Here are 4 local spots in St. Clair County

Kelli RademacherWednesday, July 10, 2024
Longform A new dock at Pontiac Oaks park, funded by Oakland County's Healthy Communities plan. Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

$20m Oakland County project will improve parks in county's underserved southern side

Patrick DunnThursday, June 27, 2024
Longform The Inclusive Health Care Taskforce hosted an information and resource fair on June 13. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan coalition works to address health disparities for older adults

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 27, 2024
Longform Cherisa Allen, Puffer Reds owner Eric Williams and Trisché Duckworth at Puffer Reds. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

Ypsi's Juneteenth weekend to feature "educational celebration," live music, and kids' activities

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, June 19, 2024
Longform Melissa Schmidt, Will Heininger, and Andy Nalepa at Skyline High School. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Program supporting student athletes' mental health aims to expand beyond Skyline High School

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, June 19, 2024
Feature Story Display of flowers at Palmer Park done by the St. Clair Garden Club. The Keel - Port HuronArts and Culture

St. Clair Garden Club adds charm to the city through floral landscaping

Rita MacDonaldThursday, June 13, 2024
Longform Derek Miller, program supervisor for Kalamazoo County’s Healty Babies Healthy Start & 4Dad Fatherhood Program, with Sidni Miller, community health worker, inside Kalamazoo County’s Health and Community Services building. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

$5 million in federal funding will help 5 Michigan organizations reduce infant and maternal deaths

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 11, 2024
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