Traumatic events are sadly common in childhood, but the practice of trauma-informed education is helping to better understand and support the children who experience them.
Local colleges, universities, and employers across Mid-Michigan are partnering together to address the nursing shortage and prepare students for a more successful future in the workforce.
20% to 25% of women are at risk for first-time onset of mental illness after they give birth. But proactive interventions, support systems for moms who suffer, and more open-minded discourse can make a difference.
Amy Rokosz is a teacher with Meridian Public Schools and a writer for Catalyst Midland. We talk to her about her go to spots, favorite activities to do with her daughters and what has been her favorite feature to write so far.
In August, Chippewa Nature Center hosted the first of four reintroduction efforts for lake sturgeon in the Saginaw Bay Watershed to help population growth.
Each month, students from area high schools perform live music in the lobby of MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland with the hopes of offering some uplifting music to patients, families and staff.
A wide range of perinatal home visiting programs bring professional support to Michigan's new moms and moms-to-be, helping to fill the void of community support and develop vital skills.
Midland native Grace Carras, a spoken-word poet will be teaching a series of three workshops coming up and working with others on her favorite craft.
Most people don’t really think about infant mental health until they notice its absence – but the difference can be stark to the observer and life-changing for the infant.
Marked by neighborhood signage, there are 46 neighborhood green spaces in and around Midland for connecting, playing, picnicking and much more. Here is the story of how they came to be.
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