State of Health

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Feature Story Christina Pavlak.

Michigan’s home visiting programs bring support to new parents

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, August 27, 2019
Feature Story A centering pregnancy group at Covenant Community Care.

Michigan moms-to-be are trading traditional prenatal OB visits for group sessions – and loving it

Sarah HillmanThursday, July 25, 2019
Feature Story Members of Cherry Health's integrated care team confer. The team includes nurses, medical assistants, pharmacists, and physicians.

Michigan providers pursue holistic model for more affordable and effective healthcare

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 25, 2019
Feature Story Lou Sobleskey.

Many Michigan caregivers need care themselves – but they aren't getting it

Sarah HillmanTuesday, April 9, 2019
Feature Story Parent holding infant's hand

Urban Michigan initiatives recognize racism as major factor in infant and maternal mortality

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, March 19, 2019
Feature Story The Hamtramck School Based Health Center.

As Michigan immigrants struggle to get healthcare, nonprofits fill the gaps

Sarah RiggTuesday, February 12, 2019
Feature Story Dawn Powell, director of the Sanford Activity and Dining Center in Midland.

These initiatives are improving Michigan seniors' health by making sure they're not alone

Eric GallippoTuesday, January 15, 2019
Feature Story William Butler is prepared to get his blood drawn at HUDA by his nurse, Val Gamble. Butler has been coming to HUDA for his health care needs since he lost his health insurance four years ago.

How once-vacant sites are becoming hubs for health equity in Michigan

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, December 4, 2018
Feature Story Daniel J. Ebenhoeh sees patients at Holy Family Healthcare.

These innovative solutions are addressing the unique health challenges of living in rural Michigan

Rosemary ParkerTuesday, November 6, 2018
Feature Story Dr. Maureen Connolly.

Michigan's homeless face major barriers to healthcare. Here's how providers are trying to help.

Sarah RiggMonday, October 1, 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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