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Longform PLANE program creator Dr. Leah Ketcheson with program participants Martin Paige-Fowlkes and Amanda Paige.

Kids on autism spectrum get physical activity, nutrition support through Detroit program

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 14, 2022
Longform R2AAA elder-abuse victims specialist program manager Angela Shepherd, R2AAA assistant director Kara Lorenz-Goings, and R2AAA executive director Julie Wetherby.

Neglect far outpaces other forms of elder abuse in Michigan – and here's what can be done about it

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, June 20, 2022
Longform Dr. Sabrina Ford, an associate professor in the Michigan State University College of Medicine Institute for Health Policy, is leading a project to analyze and address the causes of disparity in ER follow-up care for Black patients.

Black ER patients are less likely to receive follow-up care, and this project is examining why

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 2, 2022
Longform Dee Meux, a certified nursing assistant at Samaritas, wears Glass smart glasses.

Smart glasses help family caregivers connect to professional help for loved ones aging at home

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, May 17, 2022
Longform Students at North Elementary School in Birch Run participate in an InPACT physical activity break.

New program helps Michigan kids maximize physical activity in the classroom

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, May 2, 2022
Longform Timothy Michling, research associate in health affairs at the Citizens Research Council of Michigan and author of a report entitled "Michigan Falls Short on Mental Health Services."

How can Michigan address its dire shortage of mental health professionals?

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 11, 2022
Longform Shelby Township resident Nicholas Tabarias has rediscovered his love of writing and performing music since recovering from gambling addiction.

Michigan tackles dramatic rise in problem gambling

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 31, 2022
Longform Devita Davison, executive director of FoodLab Detroit.

Michiganders take action against food apartheid

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, March 22, 2022
Longform A LifeCircles PACE participant shows off their coloring. LifeCircles provides a day center and encourages participants to attend for socialization.

Michigan works to bridge gaps in elder care, allowing more adults to age at home

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, March 4, 2022
Longform Behavior Specialist Mary Carter asks students at Kalamazoo's Northwood Elementary to discuss their feelings.

Michigan's Social-Emotional Learning Network helps schools serve the whole child

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, February 7, 2022
Longform Dr. Sheila Marcus.

Michigan docs tackle youth mental health crisis with on-demand psychiatric support from U-M program

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 13, 2022
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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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