As Delta variant threatens, Michigan works to address lingering vaccine hesitancy
While COVID-19 vaccination efforts have plateaued, Michigan health care professionals are working overtime to understand and address vaccine hesitancy.
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Respite care provides a much-needed break from caregiving for parents of kids with disabilities
Temporary respite care is vital for many parents to take a break from 24/7 caregiving – but it can also be challenging to find.
New mental health crisis line to roll out across Michigan
The new service is now available in Oakland County and Michigan's Upper Peninsula – and it's just the first step of a larger plan to roll out improved mental health crisis services across the state.
How do you feed a state in crisis? Michigan Food Security Council report plans ahead
A recent report by the state's new Food Security Council examines response to food security issues during COVID-19 and how we can learn from it in the long term.
Little-known Michigan programs provide all-inclusive support for older adults to age at home
The PACE model provides comprehensive medical and social services at low or no cost to older adults who live at home.
Partner Partner Content Fresh Conversations inspires Detroit seniors to eat healthy and move more
A weekly nutrition class offered by the Methodist Children’s Home Society is helping seniors become more mindful about making healthy food and fitness choices.
Michigan pursues “age-friendly everything” to support growing older adult population
With the coming growth in Michigan's older adult population, the existing movement towards age-friendly health systems has broadened to embrace the concept of "age-friendly everything."
Partner Partner Content Innovative program makes CSAs accessible to Michigan families
A program called Michigan Farm to Family: CSA offers families fresh fruits and vegetables through local community supported agriculture shares at a reduced price.
Teletherapy and telepsychiatry visits help Southeast Michigan students improve mental health
The Family Medical Center of Michigan has developed a successful school-based behavioral telehealth program in partnership with 20 schools in Lenawee, Monroe, and Wayne counties.
COVID reshaped how Michigan schools provide meals. Will the changes stick?
When COVID-19 prompted shifts in how, when, where, and to whom school meals were served, many of Michigan's schools responded with wildly successful meal programs. Now, many education professionals are hoping those shifts inspire permanent changes.
