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.
Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) Walk a Mile in My Shoes Rally congregates advocates from across Michigan to support public behavioral health care.
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.
“The scope of these projects is impressive,” said Brandon Fewin, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for Michigan. “When you look at the changes to KI Sawyer and the scope of our work in Ironwood, it really demonstrates what USDA can help Upper Peninsula communities achieve.”
“The lack of payment for our work in Michigan’s prisons has led to a reduction in our schedule, leaving one less ambulance on the road to respond to emergencies or to provide hospital transfers for our patients,” said Kinross EMS Director Renee Gray.
LifeWays employs peer support specialists and recovery coaches for clients to work with throughout their recovery journeys.
Houghton is the second U.P. community to earn the Community Excellence Award from the Michigan Municipal League. The Keweenaw Peninsula city was honored for the transformation of its waterfront and improved connections to the downtown and the community.
“Phase 2 work focused on rehabilitating the upstream approach walls to guide vessels into the New Lock and will allow the vessels to moor on the wall,” said Ryan Berkompas, a Soo Project engineer. “The old approach walls in the northern channel were the same age as the Sabin and Davis Locks, over 100 years old.”
“I know the impact this organization can have on one person and our entire community,” said Kiersten Birondo, new executive director. “I am outrageously excited and honored to be chosen to lead the Rozsa into next year’s 25th anniversary and beyond, continuing to imagine innovative ways for the Rozsa to serve the campus and community.”
Founded in Marquette and now working throughout the state, Northern Initiatives helps underserved rural entrepreneurs realize their business dreams. The nonprofit lender helped Port Hope Diner in the Thumb. Efforts in the U.P. include the newly opened Red Hen Foods and Goods in Nisula.
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