Health

Coverage of hospitals, clinics, public health, and mental health developments and initiatives.

Like, totally rad 80s retro party motoring into Flint

Called 80s in the Hole, the festival will feature about 80 collectable cars, live music, a half-dozen food trucks, beer and wine ... and big hair, neon, and other, like, gnarly stuff.  

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Flint Development Center celebrated its official ribbon-cutting and grand opening on Thursday, June 8, 2017. The multi-purpose facility will house offices and programs of the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission, YMCA of Greater Flint, Flin
A new beginning, a community hub, a dream come true takes root on Flint’s northside

Instead of a closed school, this neighborhood now has the Flint Development Center—a multi-purpose facility where residents can learn, have fund, and find friends.

Safe and Active Genesee for Everyone works to make it easier for people to live more active lives by ensuring the community is formed around the idea of making activity accessible, safe, and easy.
Some SAGE advice on how to create a healthier community

Program lobbies to make streets and neighborhoods safe and accessible throughout the community to create an environment that promotes active living.

A Central Michigan University researcher found marked improvement on a series of academic assessments among foster children who participated in Ennis Center for Children's program Fostering Creativity.
Research shows Flint arts program significantly boosts foster children’s academic scores

Fostering Creativity program at Ennis Center for Children has served 100 Flint kids—and now is being expanded to other locations.

Paints, Chalices & Hues is a quickly expanding Flint-based painting party business started by Tamika Hicks because she didn't want to travel to have fun.
Wine plus paint: A palette pleasing party business blooms in Flint

Paints, Chalices & Hues started simply because owner Tamika Hicks didn't want to travel to have fun—and now she's looking to hire more artists.

An example of a large farmer's pick box available for home delivery in Flint. Cost: $30.
Only in Flint: Farm-to-front door, fresh food delivery for all

It's ok if you are rich or poor or somewhere in between—you now can have farmers' market fresh fruits and veggies (often locally sourced) delivered right to your door. Choose the $15 or $30 box.

Nursing students at the University of Michigan-Flint pose in the state-of-the-art simulation lab. The nursing program will expand almost 50 percent in January.
UM-Flint School of Nursing grows almost 50 percent

The School of Nursing always has a waiting list—but starting in January the university will accept 176 undergraduate nursing students.  

Angela Stamps, Detroit native and dedicated Flint transplat, who founded Berston Bike Club in 2012.
Angela Stamps—Flint’s driving force (on two wheels)

The Bike Lady, as she's known, operates bicycle clubs for kids. They learn riding safety, go on rides every club meeting, and every participant gets a free bike of their very own.

Rides to Wellness started in September 2016 with five cars offering service. Now, there is a fleet of 35 giving 4,000 rides a month. 
When getting to the doctor is half the battle to being well

Unique Flint 'Rides to Wellness' service is seeing massive growth. 

Smiles, handshakes and high fives greet students once a month at both Northwestern and Southwestern.
The ‘remarkable’ way volunteers support Flint high school students

National movement to welcome, encourage, and support students on first day of school spread to Flint—but we made it bigger and better.

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