Local food businesses might want to pay attention to Eastern Market’s new credit union partnership
Eastern market is teaming up with a Michigan credit union to help local food entrepreneurs.
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Why Michigan needs a more diverse healthcare workforce – and what we can do about it
The healthcare workforce doesn't represent the diversity of those it serves, and that results in poor health outcomes for patients of color. But several initiatives are working to develop more diverse health professionals.
3 lessons I learned about revitalizing community from Jefferson Chalmers
For her last On the Ground story on Jefferson Chalmers, Project Editor Biba Adams shares some key takeaways from her experiences there.
VIDEO: Jefferson Chalmers stakeholders speak on history and revitalization
Residents and stakeholders of Jefferson Chalmers share insights on the past and future of their neighborhood.
Here’s how we can address rural Michigan’s alarmingly high infant mortality and poor maternal health
Substance abuse, lack of access to healthy food, and dwindling birthing hospitals and OB-GYNs all contribute to poor health outcomes for mothers and infants. These organizations and individuals are working to change that.
Urban Michigan initiatives recognize racism as major factor in infant and maternal mortality
Statewide, black babies are three times more likely to die in their first year of life than white babies. But those statistics are even more alarming in many of Michigan's urban centers.
Video: Heroes to Hives
Military veterans have unique needs. So do honeybees. Learn how a unique program called Heroes to Hives is connecting veterans and bees in a way that helps heal mental health challenges and strengthen bee communities.
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These Detroiters are introducing newcomers to their city – via text
The new Text a Detroiter service from the Detroit Regional Chamber lets people submit questions about the area to local experts who respond directly through a messaging platform.
Detroit food system trailblazers take the stage on March 7
On Thursday, March 7 at 5:00 p.m., five storytellers will take the stage to share their personal narrative of food and the innovative practice they have brought to the food ecosystem.
How Michigan’s place-based initiatives are addressing health equity at a regional level
These initiatives forge private-public collaborations to create systemic improvements in health and wellness across multiple counties.
Why Michigan needs a more diverse healthcare workforce – and what we can do about it
The healthcare workforce doesn't represent the diversity of those it serves, and that results in poor health outcomes for patients of color. But several initiatives are working to develop more diverse health professionals.
3 lessons I learned about revitalizing community from Jefferson Chalmers
For her last On the Ground story on Jefferson Chalmers, Project Editor Biba Adams shares some key takeaways from her experiences there.
VIDEO: Jefferson Chalmers stakeholders speak on history and revitalization
Residents and stakeholders of Jefferson Chalmers share insights on the past and future of their neighborhood.
Here’s how we can address rural Michigan’s alarmingly high infant mortality and poor maternal health
Substance abuse, lack of access to healthy food, and dwindling birthing hospitals and OB-GYNs all contribute to poor health outcomes for mothers and infants. These organizations and individuals are working to change that.
Urban Michigan initiatives recognize racism as major factor in infant and maternal mortality
Statewide, black babies are three times more likely to die in their first year of life than white babies. But those statistics are even more alarming in many of Michigan's urban centers.
Video: Heroes to Hives
Military veterans have unique needs. So do honeybees. Learn how a unique program called Heroes to Hives is connecting veterans and bees in a way that helps heal mental health challenges and strengthen bee communities.
Partner Partner Content These Detroiters are introducing newcomers to their city – via text
The new Text a Detroiter service from the Detroit Regional Chamber lets people submit questions about the area to local experts who respond directly through a messaging platform.
Detroit food system trailblazers take the stage on March 7
On Thursday, March 7 at 5:00 p.m., five storytellers will take the stage to share their personal narrative of food and the innovative practice they have brought to the food ecosystem.
How Michigan’s place-based initiatives are addressing health equity at a regional level
These initiatives forge private-public collaborations to create systemic improvements in health and wellness across multiple counties.
