The healthcare workforce doesn't represent the diversity of those it serves, and that results in poor health outcomes for patients of color. But several initiatives are working to develop more diverse health professionals.
The county trained staff on racial inequity, passed a racial equity policy, and is in the process of establishing a new racial equity office. County officials, employees, and residents have varying outlooks on how equity issues may change as a result.
Adam Rosenberg is the founder of Green Wolverine, a cannabis industry-focused student organization that started at U-M and now has numerous chapters nationwide.
The city and county announced the new "One Community" campaign to advance racial equity in January. Similar campaigns often peter out quickly, but local officials are working to make sure theirs has long-term implications.
Elmo Morales hopes to grow the pay-what-you-can business from a recreational destination into an instructional facility.
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