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Development News "This is a school district leading the electric charge in an area needing clean air solutions,” says Elizabeth Hauptman from Moms Clean Air Force, a member of the Michigan clean school bus coalition. Metromode - Metro DetroitKids and Education

Pontiac schools to replace all diesel buses with electric buses for 2024-25 school year

MJ GalbraithThursday, March 21, 2024
Feature Story Community health worker Lindsay Bechtel Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Community health worker on the job at Vantage Plastics

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, March 19, 2024
Feature Story Robert Sheehan, executive director of the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Proposed licensure changes aim to ease Michigan's social worker shortage

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 18, 2024
Longform Rabbi Yudi Mann. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

West Bloomfield synagogue will train Jewish leaders on providing behavioral health support

Rylee BarnsdaleThursday, March 14, 2024
Feature Story “It is time for our community to rally behind these vital professionals, to elevate their status and acknowledge the indispensable role they play." Catalyst MidlandCommunity Development

Disability Coalition of Midland County tackles local employment issues

Carly LillardThursday, March 14, 2024
Longform Staff and clients at Hope Clinic in Ypsilanti. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Ypsi-area organizations find new ways to eliminate barriers to mental health care

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, March 13, 2024
Longform Head Start students at St. John's Universal Church of Christ in Jackson learn about cucumbers and dragonfruit in a lesson on mindful eating. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Pilot program in Jackson County aims to support preschoolers' mental health through mindfulness

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 7, 2024
Feature Story Elizabeth Agius, WSU School of Social Work associate director of research administration, with Larry West, Peers to Higher Education project manager. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Wayne State University program helps peer support specialists pursue higher ed in mental health

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 4, 2024
Longform Tiana Haygood (left) at Feed The Need Sensory Zone at Unique Care Connect Community Center. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

Ypsi-Ann Arbor nonprofit offers activities tailored to young people with special needs

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 28, 2024
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MyMichigan Medical Center Sault celebrates 100 years serving community

Gabrielle HaidererWednesday, February 28, 2024
Longform Girl getting vaccinated Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Boosting childhood immunization rates vital to community health

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, February 27, 2024
Feature Story Holly Campbell, deputy director of the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, and Dr. Pennie Foster-Fishman, project leader for the Northwest Michigan Community Health Innovation Region Behavioral Health Initiative. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Northern Michigan health department spearheads effort to expand behavioral health workforce

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, February 26, 2024
Longform Dr. Kelsey Sala-Hamrick is the Michigan Public Health Institute's MI ACE project director. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

200-partner collaborative raises awareness about impact of adverse childhood experiences in Michigan

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 22, 2024
Longform MDHHS staff early 20th century. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

State of Michigan public health celebrates 150 years of service to Michiganders

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, February 20, 2024
Longform MiGen staff and community in MiGen's office space/Senior Center at Affirmations. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan’s first LGBTQ+ senior center is now open in Ferndale – and another one is coming to Detroit

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 15, 2024
Longform Dr. Tiffany Abrego, executive director of behavioral health at the Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Michigan and associate professor of psychology at Wayne State University, and Jeremiah Green, whose idea led to the Mentally Fit Program. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Program offering free mental health support for youth aims to create future mental health pros

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, February 12, 2024
Longform Social worker Nicole Klomp serves as a reserve member of the Newaygo Police Department. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

From social workers on the force to crisis centers, Michigan is improving behavioral health care

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 8, 2024
Innovation News Synchronized swimming Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

New conference in Ann Arbor will focus on female athletes

Rylee BarnsdaleMonday, February 5, 2024
Feature Story Texas Roadhouse Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Stolen silence: Tinnitus Awareness Week in Kalamazoo

Mike WenningerThursday, February 1, 2024
In The News Health & Human Services Council logo Catalyst MidlandHealthy Communities

Is our community healthy?

Ralph E. WirtzThursday, February 1, 2024
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