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Feature Story Third-grade students at Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy in Detroit trying a yummy fruity roll-up tasting. Healthy Communities

Detroit Public Schools Community District Farm-to-School initiatives grow through SNAP-Ed

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERWednesday, January 18, 2023
Feature Story Eastman kids hamming it up for the camera. Healthy Communities

Foster care fosters hope for Michigan’s most vulnerable children

BROOKE MARSHALLTuesday, January 17, 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 & Genesee County residents to stay safe and healthy throughout the year. Healthy Communities

Hamilton Health Network offers 7 tips to stay healthy in the new year

Katy KildeeWednesday, January 11, 2023
Feature Story Tina Swanton, Michigan Health Improvement Alliance (MiHIA) executive director of community impact and strategic partnerships, and MiHIA CEO Heidi Tracy at Hidden Harvest and East Side Soup Kitchen in Saginaw. Healthy Communities

Despite agricultural hub, Michigan's Thumb has high food insecurity. Can collaboration change that?

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, January 5, 2023
Feature Story Jametta Lilly. Healthy Communities

As it prepares to disband, Michigan task force on COVID racial disparities leaves a healthy legacy

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Thursday, December 15, 2022
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
Feature Story Art teacher Steven Pryce teaches at Lincoln High School in Augusta Township. Healthy Communities

State program helps Michigan schools handle students with extra care if they've experienced trauma

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, December 8, 2022
In The News The ladies of the line dancing group Smooth Steppers pose proudly with their 'Smooth Steppers' totes and “I Am My Sister’s Keeper” tees. Arts and Culture

From Flint to Arizona, the ladies of Smooth Steppers are on the move

Qiana TownsThursday, December 1, 2022
Feature Story Lynn Hendges, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services manager of housing and homeless services. Healthy Communities

New data management tool aims to help medically vulnerable Michiganders escape homelessness

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, December 1, 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
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'I am convinced that when we give love, it returns to us'Creating a culture of love in Flint

Sylvester Jones, Jr.Wednesday, November 16, 2022
In The News A turkey toss competition will be held every day this week until Friday, Nov. 18 from 12:20 - 1:20 p.m to raise money for the MS Society. Healthy Communities

Kettering's Theta Xi Fraternity hosts fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis Society

Katy KildeeTuesday, November 15, 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
In The News Hamilton's North Pointe Clinic is set to host a drive-through event on Friday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m to help Flint residents work through seasonal depression. Healthy Communities

Hamilton Network is helping Flint residents beat the holiday blues with resources and support

Sarah SpohnWednesday, November 9, 2022
Feature Story Participants enjoy BMCC's 13 Moons of Anishinaabe programming. Healthy Communities

Bay Mills Community College SNAP-Ed programs inspire healthy living

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, November 4, 2022
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