Michigan’s migrant farm workers face many health challenges, but help is available
Many of Michigan’s migrant farm workers risk injuries, illness, and chronic disease, which often go untreated. State and nonprofit programs are available to help.
Estelle Slootmaker's Latest Articles
Michigan’s nonprofit food clubs offer healthy foods at low costs to combat food insecurity
Food clubs are small nonprofit grocery stores that make healthy food available to low-income families at a truly affordable price.
Michigan’s regional health equity councils pursue long-term efforts to eliminate health disparities
Last year the state formed 11 regional councils to spend about a year addressing health disparities in underserved communities – and they're already set to continue their work beyond that period.
Detroit program engages community members to democratically develop solutions to health disparities
An innovative initiative is chipping away at health disparities in Detroit’s Hope Village neighborhood by looking to community members as leaders and learners in their own lives.
Student volunteers relieve caregivers and build intergenerational friendships through new program
Students are connecting with, caring for, and learning from older adults through a new intergenerational program that also addresses Michigan’s caregiver shortage.
Michigan programs empower kids to be community health leaders
When kids take the reins, health and wellness programs take off in new and wonderful directions that the adults in charge would never have anticipated.
“No-wrong-door” policy welcomes immigrants at Genesee Health System
Immigrants and refugees often face stressors that impact their mental health. Michigan’s community mental health agencies can help.
Regional Health Collaboratives improving access to behavioral health services
Regional Health Collaboratives are a model for improving a region’s wellbeing and unnecessary medical costs through collaboration and systems change.
Students help ensure farm sustainability and bring local food to cafeterias in UP program
The LIFT-UP program gives students a pivotal role in identifying and addressing barriers to expanding local produce in school cafeterias.
Partner Partner Content West Michigan welcomes Autism Alliance of Michigan to new office in Grand Rapids area
Autism Alliance of Michigan is opening a new office in the Grand Rapids area.
