Partner Partner Content Michigan Health Council: Collaborations urgently needed to strengthen Michigan’s health care workforce
The Michigan Health Council facilitates collaborations and shares solutions that build the state's health care workforce.
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Chelsea city leaders work with Michigan Municipal League to strengthen local economy
Michigan Municipal League shares innovative programs, fosters collaborations, and connects communities with resources.
Pulse collaboration with MiLeap seeks to transform child care access in Michigan
The Pulse initiative is transforming early childhood in Michigan by bridging the gap between research and practice.
Autism Hero Walk: Grab your capes and get ready to fly!
Join 5,000 families at the Detroit Zoo Sept. 20 for the Autism Hero Walk, celebrating Michigan’s autism community with fun, support, and resources.
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
SBAM Nurture Benefits program enhances compensation for child care providers
The Small Business Association of Michigan Nurture Benefits will expand access to health insurance, life insurance, and retirement savings for Michigan's child care providers.
Partner Partner Content Lock Arms and Unite for Autism: Campaign commits to continued advocacy and support
AAOM’s current fundraising campaign, Lock Arms and Unite for Autism seeks to raise $31,000 to support its services for the one in 31 people diagnosed with autism in Michigan.
Community mental health advocates take stand against privatization plan
Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) advocates against proposed MDHHS plan to privatize community mental health care.
Medicaid cuts threaten Michigan’s mental health
Federal Medicaid cuts threaten the very lives of those living with serious mental illness, disabilities, and substance use disorders as well as the quality of life and livelihoods of those managing their mental health care with medications and support that Medicaid currently covers.
Detroit early education center preparing littles for “the next phase in life” despite challenges
All of Gods Children Developmental Learning Center in Detroit exemplifies the need for addressing early education professionals low wages and the need for increased state child care subsidies.
