AMEN builds Great Lakes team to expand free dental care
Regional equipment and local volunteers help AMEN bring free dental clinics to more Great Lakes residents who lack regular care.
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Free MedWish MedWorks clinic in Cleveland brings free dental care and more to patients
Volunteer dental and medical professionals at a MedWish MedWorks clinic in Cleveland provide free care and connect patients with follow-up services.
Trail signs aim to make exploring easier, safer
West Michigan Trails plans consistent signs to improve navigation, accessibility, and emergency response along more than 300 miles of routes.
Language access begins by asking people how they communicate best
Tom Hoxsie explains how language barriers affect Deaf people and how interpreters, captions, and community partnerships can improve access to information.
Medical school programs aim to alleviate shortage of rural physicians
By encouraging students like Elizabeth Phelps, the MSU College of Human Medicine tackles the need for doctors in small communities.
Adaptive recreation opens West Michigan adventures to people with disabilities
West Michigan recreation groups are removing barriers through adaptive equipment, creative problem-solving, and partnerships that give people more ways to participate.
GuardCare partnership brings free healthcare to Ohio Appalachian residents
GuardCare provided free health services to nearly 500 Ohio residents, highlighting both collaborative solutions and persistent gaps in dental care.
Designer aims to elevate quality of life through accessible housing plans
Disability Advocates and a West Michigan designer create housing plans for safe, independent living.
Building accessibility roadmaps by listening first, improving public spaces for everyone
Alpena's accessibility assessment helps prioritize affordable improvements, showing small communities how resident input can guide inclusive planning and investment.
How one dentist and a multitude of volunteers built Cleveland’s biggest day of smiles
TeamSmile's Cleveland program shows how local volunteers, sports teams and community partners connect children with dental care and healthier smiles.
