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Shonte' Terhune-Smith is a doula health educator, lactation consultant, and birth doula practicing in Genesee County.

Michigan’s new Medicaid coverage for birth doulas brings benefits and new challenges

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has been bolstering support for Michigan doulas through its Doula Initiative.

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Aerial view of the Tridge and riverfront
City parks and rec to review master plan for $14.1 million riverfront project

Plans are underway to redevelop the riverfront in downtown Midland.

Dr. Danny E. Grieg and other providers at MyMichigan’s Emergency Department in Bay City have reduced wait times through the building's design, staff experience, and technology such as online check-in. (Photo courtesy of My Michigan Health)
With short wait times and quality care, MyMichigan Emergency Department marks 1 year in Bay County

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.  

Carter Kits
Carter Kits help first responders take better care of patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder

​North Country Community Mental Health and Northern Lakes Community Mental Health provide Carter Kits to first responders. The kits contain sensory items that help distract children with Autism Spectrum Disorder from the stress of being involved in an emergency situation.

Grand Rapids Assistant Planning Director Jay Steffen describes these new benches in Grand Rapids' Creston neighborhood as a "direct result" of Michigan's Age-Friendly Action Plan.
Michigan Age-Friendly Action Plan aims to make it easier for adults to age in place

Michigan's Age-Friendly Action Plan has established a blueprint that's helping Michiganders ages 50 and older remain connected, feel respected, and live more independently within their communities.

WISD students.
Community mental health collaboration with ISD helps students access mental health supports

Washtenaw Intermediate School District is working to fight stigma and provide mental healthcare to students with help from Washtenaw Community Mental Health.

St. Clair County Community Mental Health
Community mental health youth program promotes physical fitness and healthy eating

St. Clair County Community Mental Health (CMH) Bfit program is geared towards helping children and teens build skills related to physical fitness and good nutrition.

Check-in area of St. Clair Community Mental Health in Port Huron.
Michigan community mental health agencies recognize families’ role in treatment

Michigan's CMHs rely on families to help recovery and ensure that people function at their highest level.

Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom, founder of the Women-Inspired Neighborhood Network: Detroit.
Detroit initiatives combat high Black infant mortality rate with dignity and compassion

Black infant mortality rates in Michigan are consistently two and sometimes even three times higher than in white communities.

The United Way of Bay County is more than a fundraising agency. It also sponsors community-wide events, such as the Day of Caring and Wenonah Park Cleanup. (Photo courtesy of the United Way of Bay County)
Spring cleaning comes to Bay City’s parks and business districts during the United Way Day of Caring

An army of volunteers will spend Fri., April 21 sprucing up Wenonah Park, Carroll Park, Downtown Bay City, the Midland Street Business District and other areas during the annual United Way Day of Caring.

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