Michigan to join Confluence of States bolstering outdoor recreation industry
Leaders from across sectors and around the state joined Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently to advance Michigan's outdoor industry.
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Michigan moms-to-be are trading traditional prenatal OB visits for group sessions – and loving it
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.
Michigan’s home visiting programs bring support to new parents
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.
Infant mental health programs create better futures for little Michiganders and their parents
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.
Bikes Barrels and Books returns for second year in North End
North End event aims to promote literacy, mobility, and sustainability.
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Michigan students discover Professional Trades careers through hands-on experience
Throughout Michigan, employers and educators are offering programs designed to provide students the tools they need to succeed in careers in the Professional Trades.
Michigan providers seek to improve whole communities by integrating behavioral and physical health
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.
More to explore: Community paddles aim to get more people on the water
"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
Fox Creek Artscape to celebrate its opening in Jefferson Chalmers
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.
Michigan providers pursue holistic model for more affordable and effective healthcare
Integrated care involves not just physical co-location of services that are often isolated from one another, but also broader community-based solutions that promote good health.
Michigan moms-to-be are trading traditional prenatal OB visits for group sessions – and loving it
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.
Michigan’s home visiting programs bring support to new parents
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.
Infant mental health programs create better futures for little Michiganders and their parents
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.
Bikes Barrels and Books returns for second year in North End
North End event aims to promote literacy, mobility, and sustainability.
Partner Partner Content Michigan students discover Professional Trades careers through hands-on experience
Throughout Michigan, employers and educators are offering programs designed to provide students the tools they need to succeed in careers in the Professional Trades.
Michigan providers seek to improve whole communities by integrating behavioral and physical health
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.
More to explore: Community paddles aim to get more people on the water
"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
Fox Creek Artscape to celebrate its opening in Jefferson Chalmers
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.
Michigan providers pursue holistic model for more affordable and effective healthcare
Integrated care involves not just physical co-location of services that are often isolated from one another, but also broader community-based solutions that promote good health.
