Healthcare

Michigan friends saw their town’s bad health stats and decided to act

Calling themselves the Rural Health Group, the four friends started interviewing emergency medical service agencies and plan to develop a guidebook detailing available resources, including ones that provide non-emergency medical transportation.

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Statewide effort tackles postpartum depression and perinatal mood disorders

One of every five* new mothers experiences perinatal mood disorders, but only a small number receive the help they need. The Michigan Health and Hospital Association is working to change that.

Munson Medical Center in Traverse City
Munson Medical Center and partners win $2.5M grant for Rural Street Medicine Residency expansion

The community health outreach program proactively bridges the gaps between health care services and the homeless population.

MSU Extension programs help patients manage diabetes

The Diabetes PATH (Personal Action Towards Health) program is a self-management workshop that explores a variety of tools to manage diabetes.

Mental health equity: Changes, challenges, and paving a path forward

“Health equity has always been an uphill battle. But without intentional investment and consistency, we risk sliding backward." Marianne Huff

Dental hygienists hit the road to expand oral care

Three hygienists across Michigan use foundation-funded vans to deliver preventive dental care to underserved children and families.

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