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Feature Story CMHA represents and advocates for Michigan’s public mental health system and the Michiganders it serves. Healthy Communities

Virtual Job Fair represents 40+ employers seeking behavioral health services professionals

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERTuesday, February 13, 2024
Feature Story 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. Healthy Communities

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

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERMonday, February 12, 2024
Feature Story medicare Healthy Communities

Medical care costs are up 30 percent in the past decade — here’s what it means for Americans

Flint BeatThursday, February 8, 2024
Feature Story Flint mother/son duo Shani and Ande Womack recently published the inspiring Jamaican-American folktale 'Anancy and Why Groundhog is Afraid of His Shadow.' Arts and Culture

Local mother/son publish second inspirational Jamaican-American children's book

Jerimiah WhiteheadWednesday, February 7, 2024
Feature Story artspak Arts and Culture

FIA launches Art Spark! workshop for Flint residents living with Alzheimer’s Disease

Brianna NargisoWednesday, February 7, 2024
Feature Story About one out of five children have a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder, and only about 20 percent of those children receive care. Kids and Education

How Michigan counties are stepping up to meet youth mental health needs

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMATuesday, February 6, 2024
Feature Story Mothers of Joy Institute for Parenting and Family Wellness, Inc. provides resources and a safe space for Flint families.  Healthy Communities

Mothers of Joy Institute for Parenting and Family Wellness provides safe space for families

Billie DantzlerWednesday, January 31, 2024
Feature Story Lorna Parks, owner of House of Joy Childcare in Detroit, takes two of her children to visit the Keep Growing Detroit Garden. Healthy Communities

Through learning about healthy foods, both childcare providers and children grow

KELSEY SANDERSMonday, January 29, 2024
Feature Story Lapeer County EMS Education Program Manager Luke Bowen leads a session of the new EMT training program. Healthy Communities

Free EMS education program helps ease EMT shortage in Lapeer County

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Monday, January 29, 2024
Feature Story A Meals on Wheels Western Michigan volunteer makes a delivery. Healthy Communities

Inflation, aging population, and loss of COVID funding impact Michigan Meals on Wheels programs

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, January 26, 2024
Feature Story focuscom Healthy Communities

Michigan Association for Local Public Health helps build health across the state

RYLEE BARNESDALE Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Feature Story nami1 Healthy Communities

New St. Clair County NAMI affiliate helps for people in Blue Water area

MONIQUE BEDFORDTuesday, January 23, 2024
Feature Story Dining area of a Northern Lakes CMHA group home. Healthy Communities

Adult foster care homes provide caring, community-based living

GENEVIEVE FOX Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Feature Story Melanie Brim, former president and CEO of the Michigan Health Council. Healthy Communities

How can Michigan solve its growing health care workforce shortage?

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERMonday, January 22, 2024
Feature Story Photos of Indigenous family food traditions submitted to the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan. Healthy Communities

Michigan's Indigenous children receive culturally sensitive nutrition education through new program

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, January 19, 2024
In The News Dr. Omari Young recently joined the Community Foundation of Greater Flint's Board of Trustees to expand his engagement with the greater Flint community. Community Development

Dr. Omari Young joins Community Foundation of Greater Flint's Board of Trustees

Flintside News BriefsWednesday, January 17, 2024
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