How Michigan universities are at the forefront of advancing AI technology

Artificial Intelligence offers enormous opportunities across industries, but universities in Michigan are aware of the need to implement the technology responsibly and are leading the charge on how to do so.

Shelby Coolbaugh, administrative assistant for the Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (MLTCOP), and Salli Pung, state long term care omubdsman for MLTCOP.
Michigan ombudsman program advocates for residents in long-term care facilities

The Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program improves quality of care and quality of life for people living in nursing homes, homes for the aged, and adult foster care homes. 

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Mothering Justice “Mamas’ Agenda” addresses childcare and early childhood education

A grassroots policy advocacy organization, Mothering Justice provides mothers of color in America with resources and tools to make equitable policy changes. One of its agenda items is early childhood education.

A wide spectrum: Shores & Islands showcases myriad resources for those with autism and sensory needs

Shores & Islands showcases myriad resources for those with autism and sensory issues – such as Ability Works’ ‘incredible’ Sensory Space – and is working toward an organization-wide certification

Behind bars: A look at the historic connection between the Sandusky Library and Erie County Jail

In the bowels of the Sandusky Library is a series of cavernous areas and a jail cell carved into the stone basement with its barred-cell door still intact. 

Ohio Justice Bus returns to Sandusky Library April 24

Making its third visit to the Sandusky Library, the Ohio Justice Bus returns to give legal aid to area citizen.

Erie MetroParks to host Earth Day Extravaganza

Erie MetroParks will celebrate Earth Day again this year with a family-friendly event filled with activities, giveaways, food, entertainment, live animals, exhibits, and more.

Hillery Ross, How YOU Birth Doulas Services' administrative coordinator, and Allison Keessen, treasurer for How YOU Birth Doula Services.
Initiative rapidly expands doula ranks in Muskegon County, with major implications for birth equity

Muskegon-based How YOU Birth Doula Services is working to improve outcomes for parents and babies by leveraging Michigan's recently added Medicaid coverage for doula services. 

Dr. Theresa Hastert (right) helped develop the Michigan Community Outreach to Address Financial Toxicity (MI-COST). Ali Fakih (left) is a research assistant with MI-COST, and Cornelius Wilson (center) sits on its Community Advisory Board.
Here’s how Michigan organizations are working to reduce cancer treatment’s crushing financial burden

In Michigan, several efforts are underway to help cancer patients prepare for, manage, and alleviate the financial struggles associated with treatment.

Volunteers are critical to the MIFA mission.
How 42 Memphis restaurants came together to help raise funds for Meals on Wheels

“We're all restaurants feeding our customers. And it just made sense to try to do the same thing and help feed the seniors in the Memphis area that don't have the luxury of eating out,” says Ashely Robilio, president of the Hueys Restaurant company and a member of the MIFA board.

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