State of Health

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Longform Kathy McNinch with a child at the Kalamazoo Drop-In Child Care Center.

Lack of child care can be a barrier to Michigan parents' health care. Here's how we can do better.

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 10, 2019
Feature Story Mel Trombley.

For new moms, mood disorders are more common than you think – but here's how we can help

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, September 17, 2019
Feature Story Julie Ribaudo.

Infant mental health programs create better futures for little Michiganders and their parents

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, August 20, 2019
Feature Story Dr. David Sova and Megan Sova.

Michigan providers seek to improve whole communities by integrating behavioral and physical health

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 11, 2019
Feature Story Sade Richardson.

Why Michigan needs a more diverse healthcare workforce – and what we can do about it

Afaf HumayunTuesday, April 30, 2019
Feature Story A mother holds her baby's hand.

Here's how we can address rural Michigan's alarmingly high infant mortality and poor maternal health

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, March 22, 2019
Feature Story Michigan Health Council's Mini Medical School.

Health literacy initiatives help Michiganders and their doctors speak each other's language

Sarah HillmanTuesday, March 12, 2019
Feature Story Yoga in the park in Dexter.

How Michigan's place-based initiatives are addressing health equity at a regional level

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 29, 2019
Feature Story Sara Gould and Stacey Tilton with the Veggie Mobile.

Michigan programs get creative in addressing transportation barriers to good health

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 2, 2019
Feature Story A social and educational group for Spanish-speaking clients at Turner Senior Resource Center.

How Michigan's age-friendly communities are making health more accessible to seniors

Sarah HillmanTuesday, November 13, 2018
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State of Health is a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges. Previous coverage examined health disparities and how they affect Michigan's children and seniors and integrated care and its potential to improve Michiganders' health. This series is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.
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