State of Health

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Longform Angela Gabridge, MiGen executive director, co-chaired a coalition that requested Michigan state funding for LGBTQ+ health.

Michigan addresses LGBTQ+ health disparities with historic $10 million budget allotment

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, October 17, 2023
Longform Eric Lupher, president of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan.

Michigan organizations work to improve poor health outcomes through "path to a prosperous future"

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, October 9, 2023
Longform Grand Haven resident Lesa Jordan with Sheyenne Cole, a counselor in Senior Resources of West Michigan's Behavioral Health at Home program.

Behavioral health at home helps Muskegon-area older adults improve quality of life

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, September 18, 2023
Longform College student and former migrant worker Dilayla Martinez with Migrant Legal Aid attorney Molly Spaak.

Michigan's migrant farm workers face many health challenges, but help is available

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, August 21, 2023
Longform A group of community health workers were trained as part of the Macomb County Regional Health Equity Advisory Council's work.

Michigan's regional health equity councils pursue long-term efforts to eliminate health disparities

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, August 1, 2023
Longform Citizen action team members in the Citizenship for Health program discuss their mission and vision for community issues they want to take action on.

Detroit program engages community members to democratically develop solutions to health disparities

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, July 31, 2023
Longform SOCIAL Program volunteers Keen Parra and Brooklynn Wilton with their client, Tammirah, at center.

Student volunteers relieve caregivers and build intergenerational friendships through new program

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, July 18, 2023
Feature Story Since being diagnosed with dementia, Monica Downer (center, being interviewed) has become an activist for awareness of her disease.

PODCAST: Dementia disparities in communities of color

Patrick DunnMonday, July 10, 2023
Longform Students run a farm stand as part of Partridge Creek Farm's farm to school program in Ishpeming.

Michigan programs empower kids to be community health leaders

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, July 3, 2023
Feature Story MSOH episode 1 image

PODCAST: Dementia is not a death sentence

Patrick DunnThursday, June 22, 2023
Longform Dr. Cathrine Frank is one of the co-creators of a new initiative to screen, assess, and treat patients for suicide risk.

Michigan doctors challenge others to join them in a quest for "Zero Suicide"

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 20, 2023
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State of Health is a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges. Previous coverage examined health disparities and how they affect Michigan's children and seniors and integrated care and its potential to improve Michiganders' health. This series is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.
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