Students help ensure farm sustainability and bring local food to cafeterias in UP program
The LIFT-UP program gives students a pivotal role in identifying and addressing barriers to expanding local produce in school cafeterias.
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PODCAST: Dementia is not a death sentence
As we kick off the second season of the Michigan's State of Health podcast, we'll introduce you to some of the Michiganders who are working to reframe dementia – including people who are living with dementia themselves.
Community mental health agencies using EMDR to help Michiganders overcome trauma
EMDR is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy used to treat individuals with PTSD, traumatic memories, or other distressing life experiences.
Volunteering in high school helps teens learn how individuals positively impact the community
Nine 2023 high school graduates in Bay County earned accolades from the State of Michigan and United Way of Bay County for dedicating hundreds of volunteer hours to the community.
Phoenix Community Farm rises to combat food insecurity in Midland County
Beth De Vries returned to gardening to teach her children about food. But when she learned about food insecurity in Midland County, her love of the land grew into something more—a community farm dedicated to feeding those in need.
Michigan doctors challenge others to join them in a quest for “Zero Suicide”
Two Henry Ford Health doctors want to train health care providers to screen patients for risk of suicide — and connect them with resources to prevent suicide if the risk is high.
Michigan’s community mental health providers serve the unhoused
Michigan’s community mental health providers are stepping in with innovative programs that support Michiganders experiencing both homelessness and mental illness.
Psychiatric residents and fellows fill gaps in rural Michigan mental health care
Psychiatry fellows and psychiatry residents are helping to fill the gaps in care experienced by rural Michiganders.
Michigan programs aim to stop violence against youth before it happens
Medical researchers in Michigan are designing innovative programs to intervene in cycles of violence.
Community health workers bring mental health home
Across the state, community mental health agencies enlist CHWs to extend their reach. Washtenaw County Community Mental Health partners with Michigan Community Care (MiCC) in providing CHWs.
PODCAST: Dementia is not a death sentence
As we kick off the second season of the Michigan's State of Health podcast, we'll introduce you to some of the Michiganders who are working to reframe dementia – including people who are living with dementia themselves.
Community mental health agencies using EMDR to help Michiganders overcome trauma
EMDR is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy used to treat individuals with PTSD, traumatic memories, or other distressing life experiences.
Volunteering in high school helps teens learn how individuals positively impact the community
Nine 2023 high school graduates in Bay County earned accolades from the State of Michigan and United Way of Bay County for dedicating hundreds of volunteer hours to the community.
Phoenix Community Farm rises to combat food insecurity in Midland County
Beth De Vries returned to gardening to teach her children about food. But when she learned about food insecurity in Midland County, her love of the land grew into something more—a community farm dedicated to feeding those in need.
Michigan doctors challenge others to join them in a quest for “Zero Suicide”
Two Henry Ford Health doctors want to train health care providers to screen patients for risk of suicide — and connect them with resources to prevent suicide if the risk is high.
Michigan’s community mental health providers serve the unhoused
Michigan’s community mental health providers are stepping in with innovative programs that support Michiganders experiencing both homelessness and mental illness.
Psychiatric residents and fellows fill gaps in rural Michigan mental health care
Psychiatry fellows and psychiatry residents are helping to fill the gaps in care experienced by rural Michiganders.
Michigan programs aim to stop violence against youth before it happens
Medical researchers in Michigan are designing innovative programs to intervene in cycles of violence.
Community health workers bring mental health home
Across the state, community mental health agencies enlist CHWs to extend their reach. Washtenaw County Community Mental Health partners with Michigan Community Care (MiCC) in providing CHWs.
