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Feature Story Weighted Challenge participant Donald Stilson lifts a 55-pound keg for the CrossFlint 5K Challenge during the 45th annual Crim Festival of Races in downtown Flint. Healthy Communities

In Pictures: Crim Festival of Races turned up the heat with new 'CrossFlint' 5K challenge

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, August 31, 2022
In The News The new grant funding will go towards enhancing programs to better meet the mental health needs of local children.  Community Development

Whaley Children’s Center receives $15,000 grant to enhance mental health programs

Sarah SpohnThursday, August 18, 2022
Partner Content An operator in the call center at Network 180, Kent County's community mental health agency. Healthy Communities

Here's what the new national 988 Suicide Crisis and Lifeline means for Michigan

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, August 18, 2022
Partner Content Detroit Area Agency on Aging staff recently accepted two awards from USAging. Healthy Communities

Detroit Area Agency on Aging receives national awards for work to stop Detroiters dying prematurely

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, August 11, 2022
Partner Content A farm stand at Butzel Family Recreation Center in Detroit, sponsored by Henry Ford Health, Come Play Detroit, and Eastern Market. Community Development

Henry Ford Health SNAP-Ed collaborations creating healthy change

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERMonday, August 8, 2022
In The News Sheila Thomas is a nurse practitioner at Hamilton-McFarlan Senior Health Center in Flint, MI.  Healthy Communities

Nurse Sheila Thomas puts patients first at Hamilton-McFarlan Senior Health Center

Sarah MarkstromTuesday, July 26, 2022
In The News Held every third Tuesday of the month, 2nd Ward's 'Community Conversations' brings community resources to neighborhood residents. Neighborhoods

Sarvis Park residents become socially engaged at 2nd Ward Community Conversations

Xzavier SimonWednesday, July 20, 2022
In The News Flint native Brandon Horton, known as Fortunxte, uses his personal experiences as a source of inspiration in his melodic blend of rap and R&B. Arts and Culture

The growth and mental fortitude of Flint's hidden gem, Fortunxte

Jarielle Tasha NettlesWednesday, July 6, 2022
Partner Content R2AAA elder-abuse victims specialist program manager Angela Shepherd, R2AAA assistant director Kara Lorenz-Goings, and R2AAA executive director Julie Wetherby. Healthy Communities

Neglect far outpaces other forms of elder abuse in Michigan – and here's what can be done about it

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, June 23, 2022
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How can Michigan maintain care for 500k residents who gained Medicaid health insurance during COVID?

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, June 9, 2022
Partner Content Paula Nelson, Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center president and CEO, with Jessica Horton, a former Sacred Heart client and now a Sacred Heart peer support coach. Healthy Communities

Michigan’s recovery communities offer a "total ecosystem" of services for getting and staying sober

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, May 27, 2022
Partner Content A father selects fresh-picked radishes at a local farm stand. Healthy Communities

Creating sustainable, local food systems through food policy councils

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERWednesday, May 25, 2022
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