Wayne State University program helps peer support specialists pursue higher ed in mental health
The Peers to Higher Education program helps peer support specialists find funding and child care to support them in building a career in mental health.
State of Health
State of Health is a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges. Previous coverage examined health disparities and how they affect Michigan's children and seniors and integrated care and its potential to improve Michiganders' health. This series is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.
Northern Michigan health department spearheads effort to expand behavioral health workforce
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan's cross-sector collaboration involves a wide range of stakeholders who are pitching ideas and taking action on recruiting and retaining behavioral health care professionals across the region — and beyond.
Michigan’s first LGBTQ+ senior center is now open in Ferndale – and another one is coming to Detroit
The Senior Center at Affirmations expands programs and services for LGBTQ+ seniors in an accessible, welcoming environment.
Program offering free mental health support for youth aims to create future mental health pros
A new program dreamed up by a Detroit teen is offering free mental health services for young people – and seeking to inspire them to help others by pursuing mental health careers.
From social workers on the force to crisis centers, Michigan is improving behavioral health care
Here's a look at three ways Michigan providers are offering new ways to help people experiencing a mental health crisis.
Free EMS education program helps ease EMT shortage in Lapeer County
In Lapeer County, east of Flint, a new EMT education program is helping to grow the county's EMT and paramedic workforce.
Michigan’s Indigenous children receive culturally sensitive nutrition education through new program
The 13 Moons Curriculum enriches the lives of children up to age 5 with an academic foundation focused on culturally relevant, healthy eating.
After a Traverse City food distributor’s closure, Michigan farmers work to keep produce in state
Cherry Capital Foods closed in November, leaving Michigan farmers and produce buyers scrambling to figure out what's next.
Despite its conveniences, telehealth can be frustrating. These doctors are working to change that.
Telemedicine may be confusing, frustrating, or straight-up inaccessible for many patients – so Henry Ford Health practitioners are working to create an easier experience for all.
Mental health ambassadors and prenatal coaches: Michigan orgs tackle social determinants of health
Michigan organizations are innovating to address the non-medical factors that influence people's health in alignment with the state of Michigan's Social Determinants of Health Strategy.
