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Longform Memes used by the Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland to promote COVID-19 awareness.

In COVID-19 crisis, Michigan's public health pros leverage social media for good

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 16, 2020
Longform Arbor Circle therapist Marvin Mckenzie simulates a telehealth visit with a colleague.

Telehealth use surges in Michigan during pandemic, with 'tremendous' benefits

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, May 26, 2020
Longform Health journalism infographic

Michigan innovators step up to reverse nationwide decline in health journalism

Patrick DunnTuesday, May 5, 2020
Longform Meals on Wheels driver Lamar Ellington gives Beverly Sullivan, 79, a meal delivery for her mom, Ellen Dennis, 97.

Here’s how Michigan helps elders stay where they want to be: at home

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, March 31, 2020
Longform R2AAA elder-abuse victims specialist program manager Angela Shepherd, R2AAA assistant director Kara Lorenz-Goings, and R2AAA executive director Julie Wetherby.

Safe Haven programs offer rare respite for Michiganders experiencing elder abuse

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 25, 2020
Longform Debra Chopp and law student Esther Vinarov.

Lawyers and doctors are teaming up to provide better health care – and legal aid – to Michiganders

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 4, 2020
Longform Deidre Hurse, interim executive director of the Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance.

Community health workers provide vital care and peer support for vulnerable Michiganders

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 7, 2020
Longform Dwayne Cole at Ruth Ellis Center.

Ruth Ellis Center helps LGBTQ youth feel "celebrated" through integrated primary and behavioral care

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, December 10, 2019
Feature Story Michigan Department of Education partnership agreement liaison Lisa Francisco; Battle Creek Public Schools superintendent Kim Carter; and Battle Creek Community Foundation president and CEO Brenda Hunt at a Bearcat Meeting.

Battle Creek meetings bring schools, health providers, law enforcement together to help kids thrive

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, October 29, 2019
Feature Story Alison Arnold gives a presentation on trauma-informed care to CMU's Association for the Education of Young Children.

Here's how educators are learning to empathetically foster resilience in children affected by trauma

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, October 1, 2019
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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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