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.
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PODCAST: No more “diagnose and adios”: Rethinking dementia diagnosis
Getting a dementia diagnosis can be a challenging, years-long process. Here's how Michiganders living with dementia and those who care for them are working to change that.
Funding paves way for all-electric off-road vehicles in the U.P.
“By aligning our industry-leading initiatives and investment in vehicle technology with the expanding outdoor industry, we can attract industry investment and talent from across the nation while improving accessibility and sustainability within our outdoor recreational assets," said Kathryn Snorrason, Michigan's Interim Chief Mobility Officer.
“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.
PODCAST: Dementia is not a death sentence
As we kick off the second season of the Michigan's State of Health podcast, we'll introduce you to some of the Michiganders who are working to reframe dementia – including people who are living with dementia themselves.
PODCAST: Dementia is not a death sentence
As we kick off the second season of the Michigan's State of Health podcast, we'll introduce you to some of the Michiganders who are working to reframe dementia – including people who are living with dementia themselves.
Community mental health agencies using EMDR to help Michiganders overcome trauma
EMDR is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy used to treat individuals with PTSD, traumatic memories, or other distressing life experiences.
Michigan doctors challenge others to join them in a quest for “Zero Suicide”
Two Henry Ford Health doctors want to train health care providers to screen patients for risk of suicide — and connect them with resources to prevent suicide if the risk is high.
PODCAST: No more “diagnose and adios”: Rethinking dementia diagnosis
Getting a dementia diagnosis can be a challenging, years-long process. Here's how Michiganders living with dementia and those who care for them are working to change that.
Funding paves way for all-electric off-road vehicles in the U.P.
“By aligning our industry-leading initiatives and investment in vehicle technology with the expanding outdoor industry, we can attract industry investment and talent from across the nation while improving accessibility and sustainability within our outdoor recreational assets," said Kathryn Snorrason, Michigan's Interim Chief Mobility Officer.
“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.
PODCAST: Dementia is not a death sentence
As we kick off the second season of the Michigan's State of Health podcast, we'll introduce you to some of the Michiganders who are working to reframe dementia – including people who are living with dementia themselves.
PODCAST: Dementia is not a death sentence
As we kick off the second season of the Michigan's State of Health podcast, we'll introduce you to some of the Michiganders who are working to reframe dementia – including people who are living with dementia themselves.
Community mental health agencies using EMDR to help Michiganders overcome trauma
EMDR is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy used to treat individuals with PTSD, traumatic memories, or other distressing life experiences.
Michigan doctors challenge others to join them in a quest for “Zero Suicide”
Two Henry Ford Health doctors want to train health care providers to screen patients for risk of suicide — and connect them with resources to prevent suicide if the risk is high.
