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Leadership program helps dental directors improve care in underserved communities

Program supports dental leaders in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana with skills to manage clinics, improve care, and advocate for underserved patients.

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Drop in opioid overdose deaths nears 50% since 2023

“We’re seeing things you would expect — like reductions in emergency department visits and reductions in Medicaid costs. But we’re also seeing a positive impact on violent crime and recidivism.

In neighborhoods across Greater Cincinnati, a nonviolent resistance begins to organize

Concerned citizens are taking action -- making whistle kits, getting a refresher in the U.S. Constitution, and reaching out to immigrant-owned small businesses.

Beth Eurich, director of the Bay County Department on Aging, is a leader of the new Bay County Guardianship Diversion Project.
Bay County reduces adult guardianships by 45%, expands guardianship diversion efforts under new program

Since 2024, government officials and community advocates in Bay County have been developing a new model to ensure that all other potential solutions are exhausted before an adult guardianship is granted.

This toolkit is helping to address gaps in youth sexual health care

New online resource provides evidence-based sexual health guidance for youth, families, and clinicians, aiming to reduce misinformation and barriers.

When everyone is welcome: How Michigan’s CCBHCs are changing care

CCBHCs have been improving access to quality mental health care for Michigan residents since 2021.

How Instagram addictiveness lawsuit could hold Big Tech liable

For decades, Section 230 shielded technology companies from liability for content that their users post. The K.G.M. litigation uses a different legal strategy: negligence-based product liability.

How employee retention grows Michigan’s health care workforce

Retaining folks working within the health care sector is a vital strategy in turning around current and projected workforce shortages.

Transportation: An overlooked barrier to mental health care

Collaboration ensures Allegan County residents get mental health care when they need it.

Nearly $300K in Seed Awards bolster Michigan’s local food and farming

Nearly $300,000 in Seed Awards from the Michigan Good Food Fund will support 18 food and farm businesses across Michigan, helping small, locally rooted operations grow and improve food access.

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