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Elisabeth Berry and James D'Arcy

Legacy Society will sustain Autism Alliance of Michigan’s work for decades to come

AAoM is establishing its Legacy Society to recognize donors today for gifts that will provide dollars in perpetuity.

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Care Model Training recipients Dinora Quintanilla (far left) and Kim Poplaski (far right) with Care Model Training facilitator Vanessa Jimenez (center).
New training helps Kent County providers better connect residents in need to resources

Health Net of West Michigan's new Care Model Training provides frontline navigators with tools and tactics to better help residents access health care and social services.

In Detroit, a truck drives on Jefferson Ave. while smoke billows from Zug Island.
Wayne County air quality monitors alert residents and inspire clean air action

Wayne County is tackling its air quality crisis with a new network of 100 hyperlocal monitors, launched in partnership with environmental service company JustAir to track pollution in real time.

IFF’s community development in Fort Wayne

Community development requires a large amount of heart and passion for a community, but it also requires a lot of financial funding and logistical support. Through the Fort Wayne community, investments from IFF have helped revitalize historic landmarks including The Landing and provided an investment in future generations with the Bridge of Grace early childhood center.

K-Connect's data dashboard for Kent County.
Local health statistics are a click away as community health dashboards proliferate in Michigan

Community health dashboards are readily available online resources that compile various health data for different regions.

This week, we learn more about the implementation partners that will help carry out the on-the-ground work of the More for Memphis plan.
More For Memphis announces implementation partners

This week, we learn more about the implementation partners that will help carry out the on-the-ground work of the More for Memphis plan.

Jae Gerhart, manager of farm programs for Trinity Health Ann Arbor, at The Farm at Trinity Health in Ypsilanti. The Farm offers a produce prescription program for those who struggle to afford healthy food.
Medicaid funding could expand and sustain Michigan’s produce prescription programs

Michigan is seeking approval for a new funding structure that could use Medicaid dollars to pay for programs that offer "prescriptions" for free fresh fruits and vegetables.

Zachary Frieben, Summit Pointe customer service specialist, can help clients who feel their patient rights may not have been respected.
Michigan’s CMHs work hard to ensure patient rights are understood and upheld

Michigan’s community mental health agencies are working to break down these barriers and encourage people to seek care confidently, knowing their rights will be respected.

“By working with our community and fostering dialogue about gun safety, we believe we can reduce firearm injuries and build a safer future for all.” Deanna Price
How public health focuses on gun safety and reducing firearm violence

Michigan's public health experts are working to address firearm accidents and violence through community partnerships and education programs. 

AAoM's Navigating Autism Today Conference takes place November 15, 2024, in Grand Rapids at the Grand Valley State University Pew Campus L.V. Eberhard Center.
Navigating Autism Today Conference in Grand Rapids focuses on navigating autism for a lifetime

The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) is preparing for its upcoming Nov. 15 Navigating Autism Today Conference in Grand Rapids. The event connects families and autistic individuals with resources and support networks on critical topics: financial planning, health care advocacy, employment, and independent living solutions for adults on the spectrum.

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