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In The News The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Flint will host the free conference 'Aging & Thriving with Grace' on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Healthy Communities

The UU Congregation of Flint to host 'Aging & Thriving with Grace' conference for seniors

Tia ScottWednesday, January 15, 2025
Longform Nancy Baum(L) and Nailah Henry contributed to the CHRT report that suggests strategically placed, mobile crisis response teams could increase accessibility to crisis care. Healthy Communities

Michigan building a better crisis continuum for mental health care

Brianna NargisoTuesday, January 7, 2025
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CHAAT program tackles loneliness among seniors with friendly phone calls

Brianna NargisoWednesday, December 18, 2024
Feature Story Robert Sheehan Healthy Communities

Michigan’s community mental health agencies will do even more good work in 2025

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, December 17, 2024
Feature Story Last month, Flint native Trey McKenney announced his commitment to the University of Michigan at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library with family and friends in attendance.  Higher Education

Maize & McKenney: Michigan lands commitment from state's top basketball recruit

Ray GrayMonday, December 16, 2024
Longform The program reduced postpartum depression by 50% among participants. Healthy Communities

MSU public health researchers seek to expand successful preventive postpartum depression program

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, December 10, 2024
In The News The 'GLOW' event returns to bring holiday cheer to young patients at Hurley Children’s Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Healthy Communities

Community gathers to 'GLOW' for Hurley Children's Hospital this holiday season

Flintside News BriefsMonday, December 9, 2024
Longform Small-team-smile Healthy Communities

New series explores efforts to address oral health inequities

Shandra MartinezFriday, December 6, 2024
Longform Deb Messing oversees Sanilac County Community Mental Health communications efforts to the county's rural residents. Healthy Communities

Rural mental health providers overcome stigma, rugged individualism, and distance to provide care

Julie RiddleTuesday, December 3, 2024
Longform A gathering for Michigan State University's Generations Connect program, which matches MSU undergraduate students with elders in the community, at the East Lansing Public Library. Healthy Communities

Michigan universities join global "age-friendly" movement, making campuses more welcoming to elders

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 21, 2024
Feature Story The newest endeavor of Flint’s Good Church is its affordable laundromat, Good Laundry, which serves as a direct response to nearby neighbors who are experiencing hygiene poverty. Community Development

Good Laundry is making a great impact on hygiene poverty in Flint

Sarah SpohnTuesday, November 19, 2024
Longform The students currently taking U-M School of Public Health course, Chatgpt/AI and Public Health. Healthy Communities

Public health and AI: Great potential and a need for ethical policies

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, November 19, 2024
Feature Story Flint's own Claressa Shields gave Flint residents an early viewing of 'The Fire Inside' at Cinemark Flint West 14​​​​​ on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. Arts and Culture

Claressa Shields hits the red carpet for special Flint screening of biopic 'The Fire Inside'

Tia ScottSunday, November 17, 2024
Longform Care Model Training recipients Dinora Quintanilla (far left) and Kim Poplaski (far right) with Care Model Training facilitator Vanessa Jimenez (center). Healthy Communities

New training helps Kent County providers better connect residents in need to resources

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 14, 2024
Feature Story Flint Style Soccer has created a space that continually provides individual and team activities, coach mentors, personal development, socialization, and important life lessons on and off the soccer field. Kids and Education

Flint Style Soccer continues to score goals on and off the field

Sarah SpohnTuesday, November 12, 2024
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