During pandemic, food banks and rescues innovate to feed more Michiganders than ever before
Despite the many challenges the pandemic has presented, food organizations have quickly restructured their operations to meet unprecedented demand.
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In COVID-19 crisis, Michigan’s public health pros leverage social media for good
The COVID-19 pandemic is the first public health crisis of the social media age, and public health officials have used social media platforms to spread important knowledge and fight misinformation.
Michigan’s mental health ‘warmline’ offers free peer support during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has produced an alarming increase in mental health problems nationwide. But in Michigan, a newly established mental health “warmline” offers help from certified peer support specialists who can speak from their own experiences with mental health issues.
Partner Partner Content Nutrition in Action serves kids and adults an extra helping of health
For the past 15 years, the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids has brought its Nutrition in Action program to West Michigan schools and other organizations serving families and individuals with income challenges.
Telehealth use surges in Michigan during pandemic, with ‘tremendous’ benefits
Health care visits conducted by phone or videoconference had slowly started to catch on in Michigan in recent years, but now they're the safest way for health care providers to meet with their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Partner Partner Content Easy-to-access website helps Michigan families Eat Well in a SNAP
The Eat Well in a SNAP site aims to connect people with support and inspiration for seasonal meals and recipes, resources, and conversations about food.
Friendly reassurance calls help Michigan elders fight isolation during pandemic
COVID-19 has exacerbated the high levels of isolation today's older adults experience. But many providers are working to ease that loneliness by making calls to check in on Michigan’s elders.
Improving Michigan’s health care system requires changing how we think about health
The model of integrated health is creating positive outcomes through a more holistic approach to care, but providers say our society is just beginning a larger, necessary paradigm shift.
Partner Partner Content For Calhoun ISD, community change starts with healthy classroom food tastings
CISD presents a five-week series of nutrition education sessions in Southwest Michigan classrooms to engage students in healthy eating and fitness activities.
Here’s how Michigan helps elders stay where they want to be: at home
Three out of four people aged 50 and older want to remain at home. While it's the most cost-effective solution for elder care, it does still present some challenges. Here's how Michigan providers are addressing them.
