Healthy Communities

The beloved resort at Iron Mountain added 34 cozy cabins before the ski season.

Update: New cabins and other improvements at Pine Mountain Ski and Golf Resort

Improvements at the beloved Pine Mountain Ski and Golf Resort include cozy new cabins, a mountain bike trail network and a park. 

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Marquette Mountain installed advanced snowmaking equipment, enabling the resort to offer superior ski conditions earlier in the season.
U.P. ski resorts ride an expansion wave

Like ski resorts across the country, ski areas in the U.P. are investing millions of dollars to improve snowmaking and expand their winter offerings. They're also adding amenities to attract guests year-round. 

A stone fireplace adds to the winery's cozy charm.
From Munising to Memphis: Two U.P. brothers’ journey to winemaking in rural Michigan

Brothers Mike and Jeff Dausey have transformed a former wine shop and antique store into a flourishing winery in a rural area northeast of Metro Detroit. 

This is how to do mental health: Community outreach builds access

The staff of Michigan’s community mental health agencies aren’t sitting at their desks waiting for the phone to ring. They are out in their communities letting people know that mental health care is within reach. 

‘Mush’ ado about something: Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club launches dog sled race in eastern U.P.

The Hiawatha Heritage Dog Sled Race debuted this month in the eastern U.P., drawing mushers from Michigan and Wisconsin. The Hiawatha Sportsman's Club deemed the event a success and plans to return next year.

Michigan student loan repayment program helping to tackle mental health workforce shortage

Michigan has long faced a critical shortage of mental health professionals, impacting access to vital care for communities across the state. To address this growing challenge, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched the Behavioral Health Now Loan Repayment Program, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting and retaining mental health professionals by alleviating the financial burden of student loans.

Expert presenters share evidence-based information traversing the lifespan from early intervention and initial diagnosis to quality of life for older autistic adults.
Navigating Autism Today Conference connects autism community to facts, friendships, and resources

The Autism Alliance of Michigan Navigating Autism Today (NAT) Conference connects autistic people of all ages and their loved ones with education, resources, and community.

Trailblazer: Rhonda Lassila and the Munising Bay Trail Network

Thanks to the efforts of Rhonda Lassila and the Munising Bay Trail Network, the woods and hills around the Alger County community have become a mountain biking and outdoor mecca. 

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Washtenaw County leads the way with ADAPTS mental health model

ADAPTS project utilizes system dynamics modeling to reshape how communities address mental health needs by offering a comprehensive framework for resource planning and crisis intervention.

Michigan building a better crisis continuum for mental health care

As mental health needs rise across Michigan, state officials, health care providers, and community organizations are focusing on expanding the continuum of care for people in crisis.

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