“We are excited that a vacant building in our downtown area now offers a variety of food and drinks to our residents, students, and visitors. It took the work of many people, and we are grateful to all of them for helping to make this happen,” says Ann Constance, building owner.
Summit Pointe equips students, families, and teachers for a mentally healthy back-to-school transition.
Multiple organizations in the Muskegon area are bringing trained counselors to the homes of older adults who face mobility or transportation challenges.
An entrepreneurial Iron Mountain couple has successfully created a pair of distinct businesses in the city's downtown. Their efforts have added vibrancy to the community and enabled them to pursue their own dreams.
The Michigan Center for Rural Health offers scholarships to train prospective emergency medical service paramedics across the state. The shortage of EMS staffing is especially acute in areas of rural Michigan.
While the state faces an ongoing blood shortage, the situation in the Upper Peninsula is breaching critical. With a smaller donor pool and aging population, blood donations in the UP are lagging behind regional demand.
Improved career pathways, state incentives, and improved wages are essential to recruiting and retaining the early education workforce needed for the PreK for All roll-out.
“Serving on the Superior Health Foundation board has opened my eyes to the varied health disparities experienced across the Upper Peninsula. Many of our residents are facing challenges and barriers when trying to access health care and vital resources such as food, housing and mental health services,” said Sara Giles, board president of the Superior Health Foundation.
"We are thrilled to have our region showcased by National Geographic through its partnership with Pure Michigan,” says Susan Estler, CEO of Travel Marquette. “The inclusion of Marquette, the Upper Peninsula and Keweenaw is a testament to the natural beauty and cultural significance of our area.”
MI Mental Health spoke with Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Chief Operations Officer Joanie Blamer and Sanilac County Community Mental Health CEO Wil Morris on addressing the mental health and wellness needs of rural communities.
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