Breaking Barriers: Dr. Jessica Rickert inspires native dentists
Jessica Rickert, DDS, the first American Indian female dentist, advocates for oral health equity and inspires Native youth through mentorship and representation.
State of Health
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.
How an unused dental chair sparked an inclusive clinic at a Cleveland juvenile detention center
MedWish MedWorks turned an unused dental chair into inclusive dentistry for youth at Cuyahoga Juvenile Detention Center, providing critical care for long-neglected health needs.
Inclusive dentistry: Transforming access for patients with disabilities
Three Centers for Inclusive Dentistry in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio use specialized training, sensory-friendly tools, and tailored approaches to provide accessible dental care for all patients.
New series explores efforts to address oral health inequities
A new State of Health series highlights innovative approaches and partnerships tackling systemic barriers to oral health care for underserved populations.
Michigan universities join global “age-friendly” movement, making campuses more welcoming to elders
As Michigan prepares for rapid growth in its population of older adults, three Michigan universities have joined a global movement to make higher education institutions more "age-friendly."
New training helps Kent County providers better connect residents in need to resources
Health Net of West Michigan's new Care Model Training provides frontline navigators with tools and tactics to better help residents access health care and social services.
Local health statistics are a click away as community health dashboards proliferate in Michigan
Community health dashboards are readily available online resources that compile various health data for different regions.
Medicaid funding could expand and sustain Michigan’s produce prescription programs
Michigan is seeking approval for a new funding structure that could use Medicaid dollars to pay for programs that offer "prescriptions" for free fresh fruits and vegetables.
Mental health takes heavy toll on Michigan’s LGBTQ youth
Mental health is a major challenge for Michigan youth in general, but the problem is even greater for the state's LGBTQ youth.
Fresh food pantry set to open near Detroit, building upon other innovative Michigan models
Gleaners Community Food Bank has broken ground on Fresh! by Gleaners, an innovative concept that will make free, fresh food available to people living in Wayne and Macomb counties.
