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Feature Story A man uses the care.coach tool, currently being deployed by Grand Rapids-based Care Resources PACE. Healthy Communities

New health care technologies improve outcomes for Michiganders of all ages

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERMonday, April 17, 2023
Feature Story The front room of an adult foster home in Allegan. Healthy Communities

Smaller does mean better for residents in adult foster care homes

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMATuesday, April 11, 2023
Feature Story Shonte' Terhune-Smith is a doula health educator, lactation consultant, and birth doula practicing in Genesee County. Healthy Communities

Michigan's new Medicaid coverage for birth doulas brings benefits and new challenges

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Thursday, April 6, 2023
Feature Story Today, the Third Street Waterfall Park provides a picturesque backdrop for senior photos and selfies. A century ago, though, it was in the midst of a district known for debauchery. Economic Development

Project aims to showcase forgotten stories from Bay City, Mid-Michigan, Flint, and the Thumb

SAM FITZPATRICKTuesday, March 28, 2023
Feature Story Hamilton Community Health Network is hosting several vaccine pop-up clinics in Flint throughout March 2023. Healthy Communities

Hamilton Health Network hosts several vaccine pop-up clinics throughout March

Jarielle Tasha NettlesMonday, March 13, 2023
In The News Peckham's $2 million grant will help local youth and young adults develop valuable personal development skills and prepare for the workforce. Community Development

Peckham receives $2 million grant for rehabilitative youth and young adult programs

Sarah SpohnMonday, March 6, 2023
In The News The new facility is expected to double the processing of the 24 million pounds of local post-consumer plastic each year. Economic Development

ACI Plastics invests $10 million in new state-of-the-art recycling facility in Flint

Jenifer VelosoFriday, February 10, 2023
Feature Story soh7 Healthy Communities

Upper Peninsula program helps moms with opioid use disorder have healthier pregnancies

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, February 9, 2023
Feature Story Jenifer Murray, a contracted grant coordinator with Munson Healthcare, works on programs for new parents in her office. Healthy Communities

Northern Michigan works to build supportive services for parents in "maternity care deserts"

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, February 3, 2023
Feature Story Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller, Corewell Health South Medical Group and Continued Care Vice President Melinda Gruber, and Region IV Area Agency on Aging CEO Christine Vanlandingham at the Berrien County Health Department. Healthy Communities

Here's how a collaboration in Southwest Michigan helped older adults avoid hospitalization for COVID

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, January 12, 2023
In The News Hamilton Community Health Network encourages Flint and Genesee County residents to stay safe and healthy this winter. Healthy Communities

Stay healthy this winter with 6 wellness tips from Hamilton Health Network

Brianna NargisoTuesday, December 13, 2022
In The News Located at 10456 N. Holly Road in Grand Blanc Township, Mara Technologies plans to fill nearly 300 jobs by March 2023. Economic Development

Mara Technologies chooses Grand Blanc Township as home for new headquarters

Sarah SpohnFriday, December 9, 2022
In The News Hurley Medical Center’s Peer Navigator program was developed to help pregnant and postpartum women who are currently suffering from or have a history of substance misuse.  Healthy Communities

How Hurley's Peer Navigator program is helping to combat the opioid epidemic

Flintside News BriefsMonday, November 28, 2022
Feature Story Nicole Shannon, systemic litigation and advocacy attorney for the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, and Alison Hirschel, director and managing attorney of the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative. Healthy Communities

Here's how Michigan is working to ensure court-appointed guardians don't take advantage of elders

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, November 17, 2022
Feature Story Jamie Winkler, executive director of the Salvation Army Great Lakes Harbor Light System, in a short term residential care room at the Salvation Army's Harbor Light facility in Detroit. Healthy Communities

Medical respite care helps Michigan’s most vulnerable recuperate after hospitalization

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, November 10, 2022
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