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In The News The Rx Kids program recently received $16.5 million in state funding to help tackle the issues of poverty and health disparities in Flint. Healthy Communities

Flint-based Rx Kids program receives $16.5 million in Michigan state funding

Sarah MarkstromTuesday, August 29, 2023
Partner Content AAoM held a back-to-school event at Corner Health in Ypsilanti on Aug. 16. Healthy Communities

Health and wellness are the building blocks for a successful school year

AUTISM ALLIANCE OF MICHIGANWednesday, August 23, 2023
Feature Story A Livability Lab meeting. Healthy Communities

Livability Labs bring Muskegon County leaders together to solve community challenges

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERWednesday, August 23, 2023
In The News Genesee Early College's new home is located in French Hall on the University of Michigan-Flint's campus. Kids and Education

GISD to celebrate new location for Genesee Early College

Brianna NargisoWednesday, August 23, 2023
Feature Story Flint native, former journalist, author, and Buckham Gallery's 3rd Writer in Residence, Bob Campbell, inside the gallery in downtown Flint on July 29, 2023. Arts and Culture

Bob Campbell explores a "different kind of writing" as Buckham Gallery's 3rd Writer in Residence

Xzavier SimonTuesday, August 22, 2023
Feature Story Genesee Intermediate School District recently received state grant funding and announced two staff advancement programs to assist with developing educators from within local districts.  Kids and Education

GISD receives grant funding, offers staff advancement programs for local educators

Jarielle Tasha NettlesTuesday, August 15, 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 Music artist, mother, and "spiritual warrior" Taylor Tatum pictured outside on July 30, 2023. Arts and Culture

Flint music artist Taylor Tatum is ready for the world

Xzavier SimonWednesday, August 9, 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 ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for the new Fire Training Center at Genesee Career Institute happens on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. Community Development

New Fire Training Center unveiled at Genesee Career Institute

Sarah SpohnTuesday, August 1, 2023
Feature Story A group of community health workers were trained as part of the Macomb County Regional Health Equity Advisory Council's work. Healthy Communities

Michigan's regional health equity councils pursue long-term efforts to eliminate health disparities

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, July 28, 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 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 SOCIAL Program volunteers Keen Parra and Brooklynn Wilton with their client, Tammirah, at center. Healthy Communities

Student volunteers relieve caregivers and build intergenerational friendships through new program

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, July 14, 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 SUDs were a topic of discussion at the June 2023 CMHAM conference. Healthy Communities

Opioid settlement dollars will strengthen community mental health response to opioid use disorders

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMATuesday, July 11, 2023
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