Health Net of West Michigan's new Care Model Training provides frontline navigators with tools and tactics to better help residents access health care and social services.
Renovations are expected to begin in the spring at Copper Peak, a ski flying hill that once attracted international athletes. Advocates hope to bring international competitions and visitors back to the famed tower in the western U.P.
Wayne County is tackling its air quality crisis with a new network of 100 hyperlocal monitors, launched in partnership with environmental service company JustAir to track pollution in real time.
Community health dashboards are readily available online resources that compile various health data for different regions.
Michigan is seeking approval for a new funding structure that could use Medicaid dollars to pay for programs that offer "prescriptions" for free fresh fruits and vegetables.
Michigan-based Electric Outdoors, Inc., is testing its sustainable glamping platform in a remote spot in the U.P. The new platform is entirely sustainable and does not rely on other energy sources to provide comfort.
Michigan’s community mental health agencies are working to break down these barriers and encourage people to seek care confidently, knowing their rights will be respected.
The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) is preparing for its upcoming Nov. 15 Navigating Autism Today Conference in Grand Rapids. The event connects families and autistic individuals with resources and support networks on critical topics: financial planning, health care advocacy, employment, and independent living solutions for adults on the spectrum.
The Michigan Association for Local Public Health is advocating for a transformative vision of public health, one that accounts for the complexities of today’s diverse communities and the ever-evolving landscape of health needs.
The annual Michigan Outdoors Summit in Traverse City brings together a host of players in the diverse outdoors sector. Their goal? To celebrate the outdoors and encourage more Michiganders to appreciate the natural beauty around them.
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