Older adults suffer when stigma keeps them from mental health care
Generational stigma and diagnosing mental health issues as part of aging rob older adults of the help they need.
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Detroit Midwifery School training midwives from the community of birthing people they serve
Certified professional midwives offer additional options for birth that address racial disparities in maternal-infant mortality.
In memory care deserts, senior centers can help close the gap in brain-related healthcare
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Unsung heroes staffing Michigan's community mental health agencies make a real difference for Michiganders.
Strategies for expanding CCBHCs in Northern Michigan
Three Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers serving rural counties share how other rural counties can gain this vital certification.
A group that drives kids with medical conditions to appointments pilots a program in Kalamazoo, MI
The Davies Project is up and running in Kalamazoo County and is recruiting volunteers.
Dementia care navigators help Coloradans get the support they need
Launched in 2024 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the GUIDE model provides care and support for Medicare beneficiaries living with dementia as well as their caregivers.
University of Michigan program offers expensive denture treatment for free
The University of Michigan's Senior Implant Overdenture Restorative (SenIOR) program offers implant overdentures for free and is aiming to improve insurance coverage for the treatment.
Micro forests attract not only birds and bees but Metro Detroiters, too
Whether you call them micro, mini, or pocket forests, they are taking root around the world — and in metro Detroit. They help the environment, provide refuge to native species, and respite to people seeking green spaces — especially in urban areas.
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics meeting Michiganders’ needs for integrated care
CCBHCs serve Michiganders no matter what their income or insurance coverage.
Detroit Midwifery School training midwives from the community of birthing people they serve
Certified professional midwives offer additional options for birth that address racial disparities in maternal-infant mortality.
In memory care deserts, senior centers can help close the gap in brain-related healthcare
The aging populace has already led to an unprecedented rise in the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Unsung heroes: LifeWays’ executive leads from behind the scenes
Unsung heroes staffing Michigan's community mental health agencies make a real difference for Michiganders.
Strategies for expanding CCBHCs in Northern Michigan
Three Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers serving rural counties share how other rural counties can gain this vital certification.
A group that drives kids with medical conditions to appointments pilots a program in Kalamazoo, MI
The Davies Project is up and running in Kalamazoo County and is recruiting volunteers.
Dementia care navigators help Coloradans get the support they need
Launched in 2024 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the GUIDE model provides care and support for Medicare beneficiaries living with dementia as well as their caregivers.
University of Michigan program offers expensive denture treatment for free
The University of Michigan's Senior Implant Overdenture Restorative (SenIOR) program offers implant overdentures for free and is aiming to improve insurance coverage for the treatment.
Micro forests attract not only birds and bees but Metro Detroiters, too
Whether you call them micro, mini, or pocket forests, they are taking root around the world — and in metro Detroit. They help the environment, provide refuge to native species, and respite to people seeking green spaces — especially in urban areas.
