Coverage of hospitals, clinics, public health, and mental health developments and initiatives.
20% to 25% of women are at risk for first-time onset of mental illness after they give birth. But proactive interventions, support systems for moms who suffer, and more open-minded discourse can make a difference.
Leaders from across sectors and around the state joined Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently to advance Michigan's outdoor industry.
Centering pregnancy groups offer moms traditional prenatal medical care, but also a social atmosphere that creates strong bonds and has demonstrated positive effects on moms' and babies' health.
A wide range of perinatal home visiting programs bring professional support to Michigan's new moms and moms-to-be, helping to fill the void of community support and develop vital skills.
Most people don’t really think about infant mental health until they notice its absence – but the difference can be stark to the observer and life-changing for the infant.
North End event aims to promote literacy, mobility, and sustainability.
Throughout Michigan, employers and educators are offering programs designed to provide students the tools they need to succeed in careers in the Professional Trades.
Primary and behavioral health often feel like different worlds, but the idea of combining the two disciplines has become a commonly discussed solution that can have broad impacts.
"We want to have these paddling and bike events to bring people to the community...we want to add recreational events that highlight our water trails, and to make the entire population stay." -Lori Eschenberg
The Fox Creek Artscape has transformed into a multifunctional community space, complete with a pavilion for community meetings and gatherings, a street-side fruit stand, public art space, extensive landscaping, and more.
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