Elizabeth Agius

Michigan organizations, universities, and agencies growing the public health workforce

Michigan, as well as the rest of the world, is going through a health care workforce shortage. The Michigan Health Council’s (MHC) Michigan Health Care Workforce Index projects that nearly all 36 health care occupations will experience workforce shortages between now and 2033.

The Black Farmer’s Market in South Memphis aims to promote food justice and bridge the gap in areas that have difficulty accessing farmer’s markets and full-service grocery stores.
Bridging the gap: How the Black Farmer’s Market promotes food justice & inclusivity in South Memphis

Community Correspondent Danica Wilks spoke with Brittney Shelby Sessoms and Roz Crawford to learn about their efforts at the Black Farmer’s Market, its inclusivity, food justice, and what the market means to them.

Josh Chapman, President and CEO, YMCA of the Blue Water Area
Blue Meets Green collaborative feeds economic prosperity

The Blue Meets Green collaborative considers all sectors while cultivating a prosperous St. Clair County.  

Marquis White and Alicia Dixon of Dixon-White Restaurant Group are blending community, mindfulness, and music in Uptown with their new wellness micro-eatery, Groovy Gratitude.
More Gratitude, More Grooves: How a small wellness staple is becoming a community oasis in Uptown

Community Correspondent Danica Wilks spoke with Alicia Dixon and Marquis White about their new wellness micro-eatery, Groovy Gratitude, that's blending community, mindfulness, and music in the center of Uptown.

A rendering of the future Fresh! by Gleaners.
Fresh food pantry set to open near Detroit, building upon other innovative Michigan models

Gleaners Community Food Bank has broken ground on Fresh! by Gleaners, an innovative concept that will make free, fresh food available to people living in Wayne and Macomb counties.

Feeding the soul:

As Care & Share of Erie County celebrates 50 years of fighting food insecurity, it sees increasing demand and a need for a new generation of volunteers.

Stay Golden: A community of canines and companions bring joy to Sandusky

Golden Greeters is a group of dog owners who meet each Sunday evening to walk through downtown Sandusky and let their dogs – and owners – socialize and enjoy the picturesque city and waterfront. 

Brick Oven Bistro earns #22 ranking in Yelp’s top 100 pizza spots in the Midwest
Experience fine food and fine art at new Beach Glass Lounge

The new “Beach Glass Lounge,” offers a one-of-a-kind experience in Marblehead.

Local public health works alongside families.
U.P. campaign affirms “Local Public Health Cares”

The six Michigan health departments covering the whole Upper Peninsula teamed up to promote the importance of public health in their communities and raise awareness about the many services they provide.

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