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Longform Ebony Reddock. Healthy Communities

Over 40 Michigan organizations join collaboratory to center equity in evaluation practices

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, August 4, 2020
Longform Doris Abbott, a volunteer for Senior Services Southwest Michigan, prepares meals for delivery. Healthy Communities

Michigan's Meals on Wheels programs adapt to surging demand and new safety protocols during pandemic

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 16, 2020
Longform Winona Bynum at Old City Acres farm in Belleville. Healthy Communities

Michigan's local food economy rises to meet COVID-19's challenges

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, July 7, 2020
Longform People walk and bike down Washington Street in Ann Arbor. Healthy Communities

Pandemic prompts Michigan communities to open streets for safer exercise and transportation

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 30, 2020
Longform Memes used by the Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland to promote COVID-19 awareness. Healthy Communities

In COVID-19 crisis, Michigan's public health pros leverage social media for good

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 16, 2020
Longform Warmline peer support specialist Elizabeth Forejt of Grand Rapids. Healthy Communities

Michigan's mental health 'warmline' offers free peer support during pandemic

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 9, 2020
Longform Arbor Circle therapist Marvin Mckenzie simulates a telehealth visit with a colleague. Healthy Communities

Telehealth use surges in Michigan during pandemic, with 'tremendous' benefits

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, May 26, 2020
Longform Tri-County Office on Aging volunteer Robin Barfoot makes a friendly reassurance call from her home. Healthy Communities

Friendly reassurance calls help Michigan elders fight isolation during pandemic

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, May 12, 2020
Longform Health journalism infographic Healthy Communities

Michigan innovators step up to reverse nationwide decline in health journalism

Patrick DunnTuesday, May 5, 2020
Longform Susan Salhaney and Ewa Matuszewski at Judson Family Center in Warren. Healthy Communities

Improving Michigan's health care system requires changing how we think about health

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, April 21, 2020
Longform Meals on Wheels driver Lamar Ellington gives Beverly Sullivan, 79, a meal delivery for her mom, Ellen Dennis, 97. Healthy Communities

Here’s how Michigan helps elders stay where they want to be: at home

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, March 31, 2020
Longform Carrie Hays McElroy and Michelle Moccia. Healthy Communities

Michigan providers adopt age-friendly health system model to give elders better care

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, March 24, 2020
Longform R2AAA elder-abuse victims specialist program manager Angela Shepherd, R2AAA assistant director Kara Lorenz-Goings, and R2AAA executive director Julie Wetherby. Healthy Communities

Safe Haven programs offer rare respite for Michiganders experiencing elder abuse

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 25, 2020
Longform Community integrated paramedics Kim Whalen and Lt. Kevin Bailey of the Bloomfield Township Fire Department conduct a patient visit. Healthy Communities

Michigan paramedics are using a new model to promote good health before emergency strikes

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 18, 2020
Longform Debra Chopp and law student Esther Vinarov. Healthy Communities

Lawyers and doctors are teaming up to provide better health care – and legal aid – to Michiganders

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 4, 2020
Longform Deidre Hurse, interim executive director of the Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance. Healthy Communities

Community health workers provide vital care and peer support for vulnerable Michiganders

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 7, 2020
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