Health

Coverage of hospitals, clinics, public health, and mental health developments and initiatives.

Robert Sheehan

Michigan’s community mental health agencies will do even more good work in 2025

Federal dollars, state initiatives, community partnerships, and a normalization of seeking and receiving behavioral health care have positioned Michigan’s community mental health agencies to do even more good work in 2025.

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Instructor Kevin Gordon helps Serigne Lo, an ESL student from Senegal, study language needed for a driver's exam
Center offers language, community support for adult learners

With a growing population of students from West Africa, Siena Literacy Center provides language help and community support for adult learners  

“Creating greenspaces for community gathering and food production in our urban areas means more resilient neighborhoods that are able to provide for themselves and their residents,” said MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
‘The Giving Trees Park’: Detroit nonprofits partner on placemaking project in Core City

“Creating greenspaces for community gathering and food production in our urban areas means more resilient neighborhoods that are able to provide for themselves and their residents,” said MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.

Deb Messing oversees Sanilac County Community Mental Health communications efforts to the county's rural residents.
Rural mental health providers overcome stigma, rugged individualism, and distance to provide care

Here's how three Michigan community mental health agencies serving rural populations have found ways to meet their unique needs by developing innovative programs and effective outreach.

Detroit Future City’s report highlights how to build a thriving, sustainable middle-class city

Detroit is trending. It’s growing. But can it sustain? The latest report from Detroit Future City provides a roadmap on how to build a sustainable future, looking to build its middle-class population up. 

Michigan’s hospitals and community mental health agencies collaborate to ensure all of a patient's health care needs are met.
Michigan hospitals and community mental health agencies collaborate for whole-person care

With support from the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, many of Michigan’s hospitals and community mental health (CMH) agencies are collaborating to ensure all health care needs for patients are met.

Elisabeth Berry and James D'Arcy
Legacy Society will sustain Autism Alliance of Michigan’s work for decades to come

AAoM is establishing its Legacy Society to recognize donors today for gifts that will provide dollars in perpetuity.

The leads of Michigan's 15 Regional Housing Partnerships gather.
Cross-sector partnership aims to resolve “most prevalent and pressing issues” for Detroit housing

The Region O Regional Housing Partnership brings together numerous stakeholders and experts from across Detroit to develop a comprehensive plan to tackle housing challenges.

Zachary Frieben, Summit Pointe customer service specialist, can help clients who feel their patient rights may not have been respected.
Michigan’s CMHs work hard to ensure patient rights are understood and upheld

Michigan’s community mental health agencies are working to break down these barriers and encourage people to seek care confidently, knowing their rights will be respected.

AAoM's Navigating Autism Today Conference takes place November 15, 2024, in Grand Rapids at the Grand Valley State University Pew Campus L.V. Eberhard Center.
Navigating Autism Today Conference in Grand Rapids focuses on navigating autism for a lifetime

The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) is preparing for its upcoming Nov. 15 Navigating Autism Today Conference in Grand Rapids. The event connects families and autistic individuals with resources and support networks on critical topics: financial planning, health care advocacy, employment, and independent living solutions for adults on the spectrum.

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