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Feature Story Dr. Sara Santarossa is the lead on a Henry Ford Health project that asked COVID long haulers to draw body maps representing their condition. She sits next to several of their works here. Healthy Communities

Researchers seek solutions for Michigan's 700,000 COVID long haulers

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Thursday, October 27, 2022
Feature Story Laurie Arora, PACE Southeast Michigan vice president of public affairs, philanthropy, and organizational development; and Sadie Shattuck, PACE Southeast Michigan's grant and communications specialist, look over health literacy handouts. Healthy Communities

New project aims to increase health literacy among Southeast Michigan's older adults

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Thursday, October 20, 2022
Feature Story Flint native Peter Deppe is the co-founder of Kuhmute, a micro-mobility company that began as a response to scooter clutter.  Entrepreneurship

100K Ideas highlights three new Flint entrepreneurs in fourth episode of storytelling series

Qiana TownsTuesday, October 18, 2022
Feature Story Children enjoy a StoryWalk®. Healthy Communities

Dearborn nonprofit forges relationships to inspire healthy living

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, October 14, 2022
Feature Story Synergy Health Center CEO Valarie Cunningham is the organizer of the upcoming symposium. Equity

Kalamazoo symposium to address mental health disparities in Black community

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, October 13, 2022
Feature Story Todd Barlass. Healthy Communities

Michigan schools expand mental health services in wake of Oxford school shootingoxford-after-math.aspx

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, September 29, 2022
In The News Flint native Roy “Rackk” Jackson Jr. gives a pep talk to the team during a Hamady High School basketball game. Equity

A promise kept: Flint native donates uniforms to Hamady basketball team

Miriam BinghamMonday, September 19, 2022
Partner Content Children play at the Children's Healing Center. Healthy Communities

Grand Rapids offers nation's only safe recreation center for immunocompromised kids

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, September 15, 2022
Feature Story Milton Straham, Dee Straham (not pictured), Victoria McKenze, Eartha Logan, Tyonna McIntyre pose at Sarvis Park on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Neighborhoods

Sarvis Park celebrates it's Flintside Community Correspondent graduates

Xzavier SimonTuesday, September 13, 2022
In The News A couple gives a thumbs up from their vehicle at a previous Genesee Health Plan drive-thru vaccine event as their cute pet looks on. Healthy Communities

Genesee Health Plan set to host drive-thru vaccine event in Flint

Flintside News BriefsWednesday, September 7, 2022
Feature Story Weighted Challenge participant Donald Stilson lifts a 55-pound keg for the CrossFlint 5K Challenge during the 45th annual Crim Festival of Races in downtown Flint. Healthy Communities

In Pictures: Crim Festival of Races turned up the heat with new 'CrossFlint' 5K challenge

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, August 31, 2022
In The News The new grant funding will go towards enhancing programs to better meet the mental health needs of local children.  Community Development

Whaley Children’s Center receives $15,000 grant to enhance mental health programs

Sarah SpohnThursday, August 18, 2022
Partner Content An operator in the call center at Network 180, Kent County's community mental health agency. Healthy Communities

Here's what the new national 988 Suicide Crisis and Lifeline means for Michigan

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, August 18, 2022
Partner Content Detroit Area Agency on Aging staff recently accepted two awards from USAging. Healthy Communities

Detroit Area Agency on Aging receives national awards for work to stop Detroiters dying prematurely

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, August 11, 2022
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