The Caregiver Incentive Project povides free training, financial incentives, and support network for caregivers. The nonprofit aims to establish formal job standards, and deliver vital relief to underserved rural families.
Community mental health has played an important role in shifting the culture to asking for help.
Behavioral health leaders in Allegan, Sanilac and St. Clair counties say flexible service models, regional partnerships and start-up funding could help more rural communities expand access to care.
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Unsung heroes staffing Michigan's community mental health agencies make a real difference for Michiganders.
For Sanilac County Community Health, tech supports help but collaborations make the difference.
Behavioral health leaders in Allegan, Sanilac and St. Clair counties say flexible service models, regional partnerships and start-up funding could help more rural communities expand access to care.
The Michigan program is the largest unconditional cash transfer program for expectant parents in the country.
After surgery at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, a Gaylord girl began knitting comfort gifts for children and families at the hospital and Ronald McDonald House West Michigan.
Since July 2023, the NMU Center for Rural Health has certified 152 community health workers to connect underserved Upper Peninsula residents with vital medical and social resources. Funded by the Michigan Rural Health Transformation project, this initiative integrates workers into 30 regional organizations to strengthen the area's healthcare infrastructure.
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