Michigan is expanding mental health services in schools – and equipping teachers to implement them
A University of Michigan program is providing teachers much-needed support to implement social-emotional learning in the classroom.
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Partner Partner Content Henry Ford Health System Food Navigators build better nutrition in Wayne and Macomb counties
Like their counterparts across the state, Henry Ford Health System Farmers Market Food Navigators help shoppers get the most out of their food dollars when purchasing fresh, healthy foods for their families at their local farmers markets.
Partner Partner Content Calhoun ISD: Schools grow gardens and healthy habits with students and communities
The Calhoun Intermediate School District's Shaping Positive Lifestyles and Attitudes through School Health (SPLASH) programming has inspired healthy changes in the classroom, students' homes, and schoolyards.
“Just keep that person alive”: Michigan’s harm reduction strategies prevent opioid overdoses
The practice of minimizing harmful effects for those who use opioids is sometimes controversial, yet also quickly gaining recognition and acceptance for its effectiveness.
Partner Partner Content SNAP-Ed plays a part in creating community health hubs in schools
A vibrant collaboration between the Health Department of Northwest Michigan and the rural school districts in Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Otsego counties has helped transform school buildings into community hubs where residents learn to live healthier lives.
Partner Partner Content SNAP-Ed program connects southeast Michigan’s Indigenous peoples with traditional, local food
A new food sovereignty program is engaging youth leaders to build relationships with local Indigenous farmers growing traditional native fruits and vegetables.
As Delta variant threatens, Michigan works to address lingering vaccine hesitancy
While COVID-19 vaccination efforts have plateaued, Michigan health care professionals are working overtime to understand and address vaccine hesitancy.
Respite care provides a much-needed break from caregiving for parents of kids with disabilities
Temporary respite care is vital for many parents to take a break from 24/7 caregiving – but it can also be challenging to find.
New mental health crisis line to roll out across Michigan
The new service is now available in Oakland County and Michigan's Upper Peninsula – and it's just the first step of a larger plan to roll out improved mental health crisis services across the state.
How do you feed a state in crisis? Michigan Food Security Council report plans ahead
A recent report by the state's new Food Security Council examines response to food security issues during COVID-19 and how we can learn from it in the long term.
