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Unsung heroes: LifeWays’ executive leads from behind the scenes

Unsung heroes staffing Michigan's community mental health agencies make a real difference for Michiganders.

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Through comprehensive care, this clinic is reducing the risk of recurring childhood maltreatment

The Better Future Clinic provides follow-up medical care for children who may have been abused or neglected. The goal is to provide timely and ongoing care, foster connections to vital resources, and build brighter futures for children, parents, and the community.

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.

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.

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.

A University of Michigan dentist displays an implant overdenture. Implant overdentures involves surgically inserting small metal posts into the patient's jaw, providing a stable, permanent structure to securely hold dentures in place. 
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.

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.

COVID kids and mental health: How are pandemic littles doing today?

Mental health challenges have surfaced but kids also benefited from increased family time and less hectic schedules.

Rx Kids expansion to 60 Michigan communities is balancing family budgets and birthing healthier babies

The Michigan program is the largest unconditional cash transfer program for expectant parents in the country. 

Mental Health millage means help for more people — and a healthier community

In Washtenaw County, adults served by community mental health increased 147%, and youths served 104%.

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