Healthcare

LEAF Harm Reduction Director Corn Williams.

Harm reduction efforts seek to reduce high overdose rates in Ypsi

Organizations are deploying harm reduction efforts to combat substance use disorder in Ypsilanti, where many of Washtenaw County's overdoses are concentrated.

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Karen Parish-Foster, clinical educator and co-coordinator of EMU's Speech and Hearing Clinic, with graduate students Mollie Spencer and Jaidyn Hinkley.
EMU speech and hearing clinic has life-changing effects for variety of clients

From rehabilitating stroke patients to helping autistic or hearing-impaired clients communicate, EMU students and faculty are changing lives in Ypsilanti and beyond.

Exceptional Journeys founder Zee Kennedy, at right, interacts with visitors at her nonprofit's Ann Arbor community center.
Ann Arbor nonprofit serving adults with special needs plans expansion due to high demand

Exceptional Journeys provides a variety of services for people with special needs, and the nonprofit has plans to expand.

Ken Parks, an Ann Arbor resident who has experienced homelessness.
Federal policy poses new threats to Washtenaw County residents experiencing homelessness

Forthcoming Medicaid cuts have direct implications on not just health, but housing, for many of Washtenaw County's poorest residents.

People participate in a group walking event in Ypsilanti.
Ypsilanti Healthy Living Pledge invites residents to make healthy lifestyle changes

The Ypsilanti Healthy Living Pledge aims to help Ypsi residents take charge of their own health through education, small lifestyle changes, and incentives for eating healthy at local restaurants.

Andrew Milkey, project manager at Ideal Contracting.
From builders to health leaders, these Washtenaw County professionals found their start in high school CTE classes

Career and technical education (CTE) programs are instrumental in preparing the next generation of builders, managers, and innovators.

Graduates and staff of the LIFT MI lead safety education program.
Michiganders learn lead safety and advocacy through Ann Arbor nonprofit’s program

The Lead Impacted Families Together (LIFT MI) program presents training in lead safety and advocacy for residents across Michigan.

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Professors Kati Lebioda (left) and Ron Flowers (right), and graduate student Ashleigh Douglas (center), are all members of EMU's Mental Health Task Force.
EMU boosts student mental health resources through “Building a Community of Caring” initiative

Eastern Michigan University’s Mental Health Task Force is expanding its "Building a Community of Caring" initiative, now in its third year.

Physical activity and mental health: LifeWays helps clients make the connection

The connection between physical activity and mental wellness is at the heart of LifeWays’ growing roster of health programs- and community response has been overwhelmingly positive. 

Lauren LaPine
Community mental health and hospitals partner to fill care gaps

Michigan's hospitals and community mental health agencies are working together to address gaps in behavioral health care that contribute to long emergency department stays and delays in treatment. Several recent initiatives aim to improve care coordination and create new models of crisis response.  

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