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Michigan projects aim to dismantle racism at the root of maternal and infant deaths

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, December 7, 2021
Longform Scott Hutchins, school mental health and Medicaid consultant for the Michigan Department of Education Office of Health and Nutrition Services.

Michigan schools adopt new software to expand mental health services

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, November 23, 2021
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Under-recognized frontline workers help spread word on COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, November 16, 2021
Longform Dr. Leslie Pelkey, Cherry Health’s chief medical officer.

Lack of broadband access is a barrier to health care – and Michigan is aiming to eliminate it

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, November 9, 2021
Longform Duane Breijak, executive director of the National Association of Social Workers' Michigan chapter.

Michigan agencies seek strategies to address child welfare worker shortage

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, November 2, 2021
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PODCAST: How COVID-19 helped Michiganders reconnect to care

Issue Media GroupTuesday, November 2, 2021
Longform Dr. Brad Merker.

New clinic helps Michiganders overcome traumas of intensive care

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 7, 2021
Longform Norris Stephens of Good Medicine Farms at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market, where participants in Washtenaw County's Prescription for Health program can cash in "prescriptions" for fresh food.

Michigan health care providers find success with "prescriptions" for fresh produce and exercise

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 23, 2021
Longform Cindy Brummette is a school nurse in Grand Ledge Public Schools.

"We're exhausted": Michigan's school nurses take on heavy burden with COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 2, 2021
Longform Pam Lynch, director of Harm Reduction Michigan.

"Just keep that person alive": Michigan's harm reduction strategies prevent opioid overdoses

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, August 11, 2021
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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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