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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
In The News A student interviews for a summer job during the 2022 Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) job fair. Kids and Education

Applications for the 2023 Summer Youth Initiative program are now being accepted

Brianna NargisoFriday, March 31, 2023
Feature Story The Greater Flint Health Coalition’s work in gardens grew out of its SNAP-Ed direct education programming like Fresh Conversations and Rec-Connect™, pictured here at Burton Senior Activity Center. Healthy Communities

Gardens growing change in Flint

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERWednesday, March 15, 2023
Feature Story Young participants racing to the finish line at the 2nd annual Flint Soap Box Derby Race that took place in June 2022. Community Development

Flint Soap Box Derby gears up for additional workshops made possible by federal funding

Sarah SpohnWednesday, March 8, 2023
In The News Flint native Danielle Parks is a former head cheer coach at Flint Southwestern Classical Academy. Kids and Education

How Danielle Parks used cheer to make an impact at Flint Southwestern Classical Academy

Brianna NargisoWednesday, February 22, 2023
In The News Tibetan Teapot. 19th century. Brass with silver overlay, 8 5/16 × 8 7/8 in. (21.1 × 22.5 cm). Gift of F. Karel Wiest. 1982.240. Arts and Culture

New 'Art of Refreshment' exhibit highlights the history and cultural aspect of tableware

Katy KildeeWednesday, February 15, 2023
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Upper Peninsula program helps moms with opioid use disorder have healthier pregnancies

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, February 9, 2023
Feature Story OnPoint provides care at its facility and via its mobile crisis team. Healthy Communities

OnPoint’s mobile crisis team brings help to Allegan County residents with urgent mental health needs

KELSEY SANDERSTuesday, January 24, 2023
Feature Story Susan Sheppard, COO of Arbor Circle, which recently facilitated a statewide collaboration to better support medically fragile foster children. Healthy Communities

Michigan project highlights needs of medically fragile foster children

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, January 19, 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
In The News The 'Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation' initiative was launched in 2017 by the Community Foundation of Greater Flint to support racial healing in the greater Flint community. Economic Development

How the Community Foundation of Greater Flint is helping to support racial healing

Qiana TownsMonday, January 2, 2023
Feature Story Genesee County Sheriff Deputy Blanding reads The Polar Express to kindergarteners during Freeman Elementary’s holiday celebration of literacy and reading comprehension on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. (Jenifer Veloso | Flintside) Kids and Education

In Pictures: Freeman Elementary's Christmas Literacy Celebration

Jenifer VelosoThursday, December 29, 2022
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