Michigan projects aim to dismantle racism at the root of maternal and infant deaths
Racism is killing mothers and babies in Michigan – and initiatives across the state are working to tackle that root cause and save lives.
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Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance looks to the future while uplifting residents today
"This pandemic is both a blessing and a curse. I say this because it shines a light on how greatly some people in urban communities struggle," says Kenyetta Campbell, founder and executive director of Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance. "I think it's caused people who haven’t gone through the same COVID-19 challenges to be more sensitive toward those who lack resources..."
PODCAST: Migrant workers, rural Michigan, and rethinking community during COVID
On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into how migrant workers have embodied rural Michigan's experience with COVID-19 – and how to improve health care for all rural Michiganders in the long run.
Michigan schools adopt new software to expand mental health services
All 56 of the state's ISDs now have access to a software product for managing behavioral health referrals, screenings, treatment plans, and more.
PODCAST: Reconnecting to behavioral health care in a time of crisis
On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into how COVID-19 helped raise awareness of the importance of behavioral health – and how to support Michiganders through the long-term behavioral health issues COVID is likely to create.
Q&A: Cellist Cole Randolph on breaking racial barriers as a classical musician
In a city better known for manufacturing grammy-awarded rappers and Motown legends, cellist Cole Randolph is very aware he is a minority in the classical music scene in Detroit. Model D reporter Zaire Daniels sat down with him to ask about his experience breaking barriers.
PODCAST: Can COVID help us close gaps in Michigan’s food supply chain?
On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into how COVID strained Michigan's food system – and how we all can help to strengthen it.
Under-recognized frontline workers help spread word on COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan
Community health workers have been integral to getting the word out about COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness.
Detroit- and Holland-based organizations to partner on virtual town hall about critical race theory
A virtual town hall is being held on Tuesday, Nov. 16, to discuss critical race theory, exploring what it is, what it isn’t, and the controversies that surround it.
Combatting COVID-19 misinformation to prioritize safety inside a nonprofit
"It is up to us as leaders to continue fighting COVID-19 misinformation." says Carina Jackson, chief operating officer at Detroit's Mariners Inn, "by communicating with those we work with about the virus and vaccines, by setting good examples ourselves and by helping to guide people to get their information from reputable sources."
Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance looks to the future while uplifting residents today
"This pandemic is both a blessing and a curse. I say this because it shines a light on how greatly some people in urban communities struggle," says Kenyetta Campbell, founder and executive director of Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance. "I think it's caused people who haven’t gone through the same COVID-19 challenges to be more sensitive toward those who lack resources..."
PODCAST: Migrant workers, rural Michigan, and rethinking community during COVID
On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into how migrant workers have embodied rural Michigan's experience with COVID-19 – and how to improve health care for all rural Michiganders in the long run.
Michigan schools adopt new software to expand mental health services
All 56 of the state's ISDs now have access to a software product for managing behavioral health referrals, screenings, treatment plans, and more.
PODCAST: Reconnecting to behavioral health care in a time of crisis
On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into how COVID-19 helped raise awareness of the importance of behavioral health – and how to support Michiganders through the long-term behavioral health issues COVID is likely to create.
Q&A: Cellist Cole Randolph on breaking racial barriers as a classical musician
In a city better known for manufacturing grammy-awarded rappers and Motown legends, cellist Cole Randolph is very aware he is a minority in the classical music scene in Detroit. Model D reporter Zaire Daniels sat down with him to ask about his experience breaking barriers.
PODCAST: Can COVID help us close gaps in Michigan’s food supply chain?
On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into how COVID strained Michigan's food system – and how we all can help to strengthen it.
Under-recognized frontline workers help spread word on COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan
Community health workers have been integral to getting the word out about COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness.
Detroit- and Holland-based organizations to partner on virtual town hall about critical race theory
A virtual town hall is being held on Tuesday, Nov. 16, to discuss critical race theory, exploring what it is, what it isn’t, and the controversies that surround it.
Combatting COVID-19 misinformation to prioritize safety inside a nonprofit
"It is up to us as leaders to continue fighting COVID-19 misinformation." says Carina Jackson, chief operating officer at Detroit's Mariners Inn, "by communicating with those we work with about the virus and vaccines, by setting good examples ourselves and by helping to guide people to get their information from reputable sources."
