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Seniors A Go-Go keeps Brightmoor seniors engaged
Led by seniors, Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood Seniors A Go-Go program is keeping seniors safe, active and connected -- and, just as important, having fun.
Michigan coalition works to address health disparities for older adults
A broad coalition of Michigan organizations has come together to address health disparities that affect Michigan's rapidly growing population of older adults.
Repurposing community assets strengthens communities in Pontiac and Detroit
Michigan communities are repurposing spaces to bring services, create meeting places, and meet the many needs of neighborhood residents.
How public health cares for Michigan’s infants and new parents
Michigan’s state and local public health systems make great efforts to ensure that expectant mothers and infants get the best start possible.
Connecting to mental health services is as simple as picking up a phone
For Michiganders who are looking for answers on mental health care or are having a mental health crisis, help is only a phone call away.
LifeWays takes a whole person-centered care approach to health care
LifeWays, a Community Mental Health Services Program and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) utilizes whole person-centered care for their patients in Jackson and Hillsdale counties. Person-centered care is integrated care served in a collaborative manner between patient and provider. Care is guided by the patients’ goals, preferences and values.
Community mental health agency a resource for autism services
OnPoint, a community mental health agency in Allegan County, provides services for autistic children and their parents.
Social Work Career Promotion Tool Kit shares benefits and pathways to rewarding careers
The toolkit is designed to enhance recruitment and promote social work career opportunities across the state. It includes sample language for websites, emails, and social media posts as well as recommended language for various professionals, including high school guidance counselors, college academic advisors, and behavioral health providers. There are also photographic materials for outreach usage.
Pilot program to test autonomous robots’ potential for picking up food waste for compost in Corktown
"We're excited to take our years of experience testing autonomous robotic solutions and focus on picking up end-of-life materials. And Detroit is a fantastic place to deploy these civic infrastructure tests as the city is focused both on future technology opportunities and the needs of communities," says Orange Sparkle Ball's Ashley Touchton.
Seniors A Go-Go keeps Brightmoor seniors engaged
Led by seniors, Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood Seniors A Go-Go program is keeping seniors safe, active and connected -- and, just as important, having fun.
Michigan coalition works to address health disparities for older adults
A broad coalition of Michigan organizations has come together to address health disparities that affect Michigan's rapidly growing population of older adults.
Repurposing community assets strengthens communities in Pontiac and Detroit
Michigan communities are repurposing spaces to bring services, create meeting places, and meet the many needs of neighborhood residents.
How public health cares for Michigan’s infants and new parents
Michigan’s state and local public health systems make great efforts to ensure that expectant mothers and infants get the best start possible.
Connecting to mental health services is as simple as picking up a phone
For Michiganders who are looking for answers on mental health care or are having a mental health crisis, help is only a phone call away.
LifeWays takes a whole person-centered care approach to health care
LifeWays, a Community Mental Health Services Program and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) utilizes whole person-centered care for their patients in Jackson and Hillsdale counties. Person-centered care is integrated care served in a collaborative manner between patient and provider. Care is guided by the patients’ goals, preferences and values.
Community mental health agency a resource for autism services
OnPoint, a community mental health agency in Allegan County, provides services for autistic children and their parents.
Social Work Career Promotion Tool Kit shares benefits and pathways to rewarding careers
The toolkit is designed to enhance recruitment and promote social work career opportunities across the state. It includes sample language for websites, emails, and social media posts as well as recommended language for various professionals, including high school guidance counselors, college academic advisors, and behavioral health providers. There are also photographic materials for outreach usage.
Pilot program to test autonomous robots’ potential for picking up food waste for compost in Corktown
"We're excited to take our years of experience testing autonomous robotic solutions and focus on picking up end-of-life materials. And Detroit is a fantastic place to deploy these civic infrastructure tests as the city is focused both on future technology opportunities and the needs of communities," says Orange Sparkle Ball's Ashley Touchton.
