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In The News Three teenagers are hanging out at Eldorado Vista Park, which sits in the heart of the Ballenger Hwy Neighborhood, on August 13, 2023. Neighborhoods

Flintside brings "On The Ground" series to the Ballenger Hwy Neighborhood

Xzavier SimonWednesday, August 16, 2023
Feature Story Katie Hoener works with Washtenaw County CMH's crisis negotiation unit. Healthy Communities

Community mental health and law enforcement collaborate to keep people out of jail

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMATuesday, August 15, 2023
Feature Story Children at Baxter Community Center in Grand Rapids. Healthy Communities

Consultants empower child care providers to meet mental health needs of the youngest Michiganders

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, August 10, 2023
Feature Story Debbie Williams-Hoak, boys and girls golf coach at Saline High School. Healthy Communities

Back-to-school with community mental health

KELSEY SANDERS Tuesday, August 8, 2023
In The News National Health Center Week kicks off this week, and Hamilton Community Health Network has a string of free events lined up to celebrate health and wellness in Genesee County. Healthy Communities

Hamilton Community Health Network invites community to celebrate National Health Center Week

Sarah SpohnMonday, August 7, 2023
In The News The 2nd Annual “The Culture Matters Cooking Competition” is happening at the Flint Farmers' Market on August 13, 2023. Arts and Culture

Diversity and creativity are on the menu for 2nd Annual 'Culture Matters Cooking Competition'

Brianna NargisoMonday, July 31, 2023
Feature Story Actors Carol Sizer and Bill Klein rehearse "Memory of a Dance," a play about dementia commissioned by the Southwest Michigan-based Region IV Area Agency on Aging to spread community awareness of the experiences of people living with dementia. Healthy Communities

PODCAST: Building more dementia-friendly communities

PATRICK DUNNWednesday, July 26, 2023
Feature Story The Flint Fresh Food Hub and Mobile Market encourage healthy eating by making local farm fresh produce more accessible to Flint residents. Healthy Communities

Flint Fresh Food Hub connects residents to farmers and fresh, locally-grown produce

Jarielle Tasha NettlesMonday, July 24, 2023
In The News nightatmarket Arts and Culture

‘Tis the season at Flint Farmers’ Market ‘Christmas in July’ event

Flintside News BriefsMonday, July 24, 2023
Feature Story Dr. Hank Paulson is a neurologist at University of Michigan Health and director of the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center. Healthy Communities

PODCAST: Inside the rapidly expanding field of dementia research

PATRICK DUNNWednesday, July 19, 2023
Feature Story Saline resident Jim Mangi is a care partner to his wife, Kathleen, who has Alzheimer's disease. Healthy Communities

PODCAST: Building support for dementia caregiving challenges

PATRICK DUNNWednesday, July 12, 2023
Feature Story Since being diagnosed with dementia, Monica Downer (center, being interviewed) has become an activist for awareness of her disease. Healthy Communities

PODCAST: Dementia disparities in communities of color

PATRICK DUNNWednesday, July 5, 2023
In The News Hamilton Community Health Network encourages Flint and Genesee County residents to get regular check-ups and learn more about how they can prioritize their eye health.  Healthy Communities

Local eye specialist gives insight on the importance of eye health

Brianna NargisoSaturday, July 1, 2023
Feature Story Students run a farm stand as part of Partridge Creek Farm's farm to school program in Ishpeming. Healthy Communities

Michigan programs empower kids to be community health leaders

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Thursday, June 29, 2023
Feature Story Cyndy Hund, pictured here with her husband Mike, quit her job due to her dementia symptoms – but it still took her another four years to get a diagnosis. Healthy Communities

PODCAST: No more "diagnose and adios": Rethinking dementia diagnosis

PATRICK DUNNWednesday, June 28, 2023
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