“We’re exhausted”: Michigan’s school nurses take on heavy burden with COVID-19
When COVID-19 shut schools down, school nurses found themselves with even more work to do.
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Sanctum House offers safety and new beginnings to survivors of human trafficking
This is the hardest job I’ve ever had, and I’ve had some big jobs in my life. But being able to walk with these women, and to help them through their dark days is so rewarding. They've got to go through it all to get to the other side, but when they come out, and they know they’ve been kept safe through the process, all of a sudden, you start to see a different look in their eyes.
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Henry Ford Health System Food Navigators build better nutrition in Wayne and Macomb counties
Like their counterparts across the state, Henry Ford Health System Farmers Market Food Navigators help shoppers get the most out of their food dollars when purchasing fresh, healthy foods for their families at their local farmers markets.
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Calhoun ISD: Schools grow gardens and healthy habits with students and communities
The Calhoun Intermediate School District's Shaping Positive Lifestyles and Attitudes through School Health (SPLASH) programming has inspired healthy changes in the classroom, students' homes, and schoolyards.
COVID has hit jails hard, but this Wayne County-based collaboration is making them safer
A collaboration between Wayne State University and the Wayne County Jail has yielded a toolkit and a series of webinars aimed at promoting safer practices during the pandemic.
“Just keep that person alive”: Michigan’s harm reduction strategies prevent opioid overdoses
The practice of minimizing harmful effects for those who use opioids is sometimes controversial, yet also quickly gaining recognition and acceptance for its effectiveness.
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SNAP-Ed plays a part in creating community health hubs in schools
A vibrant collaboration between the Health Department of Northwest Michigan and the rural school districts in Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Otsego counties has helped transform school buildings into community hubs where residents learn to live healthier lives.
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SNAP-Ed program connects southeast Michigan’s Indigenous peoples with traditional, local food
A new food sovereignty program is engaging youth leaders to build relationships with local Indigenous farmers growing traditional native fruits and vegetables.
Sanctum House offers safety and new beginnings to survivors of human trafficking
This is the hardest job I’ve ever had, and I’ve had some big jobs in my life. But being able to walk with these women, and to help them through their dark days is so rewarding. They've got to go through it all to get to the other side, but when they come out, and they know they’ve been kept safe through the process, all of a sudden, you start to see a different look in their eyes.
Partner Partner Content Henry Ford Health System Food Navigators build better nutrition in Wayne and Macomb counties
Like their counterparts across the state, Henry Ford Health System Farmers Market Food Navigators help shoppers get the most out of their food dollars when purchasing fresh, healthy foods for their families at their local farmers markets.
Partner Partner Content Calhoun ISD: Schools grow gardens and healthy habits with students and communities
The Calhoun Intermediate School District's Shaping Positive Lifestyles and Attitudes through School Health (SPLASH) programming has inspired healthy changes in the classroom, students' homes, and schoolyards.
COVID has hit jails hard, but this Wayne County-based collaboration is making them safer
A collaboration between Wayne State University and the Wayne County Jail has yielded a toolkit and a series of webinars aimed at promoting safer practices during the pandemic.
“Just keep that person alive”: Michigan’s harm reduction strategies prevent opioid overdoses
The practice of minimizing harmful effects for those who use opioids is sometimes controversial, yet also quickly gaining recognition and acceptance for its effectiveness.
Partner Partner Content SNAP-Ed plays a part in creating community health hubs in schools
A vibrant collaboration between the Health Department of Northwest Michigan and the rural school districts in Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Otsego counties has helped transform school buildings into community hubs where residents learn to live healthier lives.
Partner Partner Content SNAP-Ed program connects southeast Michigan’s Indigenous peoples with traditional, local food
A new food sovereignty program is engaging youth leaders to build relationships with local Indigenous farmers growing traditional native fruits and vegetables.
