Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to address social determinants of health - factors such as education, transportation, food security, and more. In order to rise to the challenge of meeting the nationwide 2030 Healthy People goals, communities will have to work together.
In today’s “go, go, go” and “bigger is better” culture, it can be difficult to find time to rest during any season, but it can be even more challenging during the holidays. Behavioral Health Therapists at MyMichigan Health are encouraging the public to think of rest as productive and adopt new mindsets to avoid burnout this holiday season.
Medical professionals discuss the wide-ranging impacts of people continuing to use the Emergency Room for non-emergent concerns, and how the community as a whole can make better choices when it comes to seeking care for health concerns.
Access to care just became more convenient for students at Coleman Community Schools. MidMichigan Community Health Services opened a new School-based Health Center within Coleman Elementary School this month to serve students within the school district ages 5-21.
Between the extra sweets, family get-togethers, and additional stress, the holidays can be a difficult time to stay healthy. To help, MyMichigan Health has put together a list of six tips – based on their new Pivio program, a healthy lifestyle medicine program – to help the community stay healthy this holiday season.
For those struggling with grief and loss, the holiday season can be particularly challenging. MyMichigan Health professionals offer words of encouragement to help those coping with grief and loss through this time, as well as advice for the family and friends of those struggling so they can support their loved one.
Five years after opening to the public, the community garden at MyMichigan Health Park Bay is flourishing. While organizers initially hoped the project would provide additional access to fresh produce for community members, they couldn’t have foreseen the widespread benefits that would happen in the coming years.
Amidst an ongoing blood shortage, local hospitals and blood banks are urging anyone who can donate blood to do so.
With high-quality, efficient care the new Emergency Department in Bay City surpassed its five-year projected volume in the first five months of being open, showing that it is filling a longstanding need in the community. Now in its second year, the Emergency Department is looking forward to continuing to serve area residents.
A wide variety of stakeholders have come together to collaborate on a strategic plan to develop the Chippewa River Water Trail – a project that many hope will promote regional and statewide awareness of the opportunities the river has to offer, as well as inspire enhanced sustainability efforts along the river corridor.
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