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Claire Charlton

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Dr. Allison Tripi
How working in underserved communities grows empathy and efficiency of Michigan’s pediatricians

With a goal of positively impacting the lives of Michigan children, medical organizations are better preparing physicians to serve children with empathy.

Michelle Smith helps put on a toddler's shoes
VIDEO: Treating mental health in Michigan’s kids and teens

Check out this informative video on the challenges of identifying and treating mental health disorders in kids.

Dr. Steven Lipschultz
How Michigan physician scientists are saving kids’ lives through translational research

Talented Michigan physician scientists are leveraging the power of a discipline called translational research to find treatments and cures for cancer and other childhood diseases.

Mobility Moments Podcast: Detroit mobility meets SXSW

Claire Charlton digs in with Jessica Robinson of Ford Smart Mobility, Phil Santer of Ann Arbor SPARK, and Justin Robinson of the Detroit Regional Chamber to learn about SXSW 2018 through the lens of mobility.

Joann Moss
How educators and medical professionals are innovating to protect Michigan children from harm

Education is an important resource in the effort to protect children from harm. Organizations across southeast Michigan are continuously innovating ways to provide information to families and caregivers to protect children from abuse, injury, and death.

Students, veterans, and mobility experts converge at American Center for Mobility

Eager to attract the talents of future employees, industry leaders in the connected and autonomous vehicle sector met with military veterans and students at the American Center for Mobility to explore careers in the latest mobility technology.

Blythe Filar plays music with patients
How creative arts therapies support the mental health of Michigan children

Michigan children and teens who have mental health issues are being helped through creative therapies. We took a look at some of these interventions, and found out why they work.

Programming at Fit Kids 360
Mind-body connections: How Michigan experts treat childhood obesity by supporting mental health

Obesity stems from the combination of too many calories eaten and too few burned, right? Not always. Michigan experts are realizing that for some children, tackling obesity means supporting strong mental health.

Building minds: How Detroit grows mobility talent

Mining talent for the ever-evolving mobility industry isn't as simple as recruiting traditional automotive engineers. Michigan’s K-12 schools, colleges, and universities are responding to educate highly skilled, flexible workers.

Students at the Wayne State University campus
Metro Detroit’s colleges work to develop a culture of care for students’ mental health

With the goal of early detection and treatment, Metro Detroit schools, colleges, and foundations are working to raise awareness, erase stigma, and support every student struggling with these treatable disorders.

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