Michigan

Policies, programs, and research shaping maternal mental health care

How the Center for Health and Research Transformation is working to improve mental health for pregnant and parenting individuals.

Downtown Utica’s Art Nook: “Super cool place making”

Art Nook connects folks to downtown businesses and showcases a colorful mural by artist Kevin Gano.

Ypsi early learning center celebrates the holidays with Dexter High School students

The high school kids didn’t just drop off gifts, they jumped into to play alongside the preschoolers.

Tom Woodman stands in front of a 3D-printed home in Detroit created by his company, Citizen Robotics, which is planning two developments in Pontiac. The company aims to reduce construction costs at scale and create a new renting model that gives renters equity in a housing fund.
From 3D-printed homes to a ‘pocket neighborhood’: Finding new solutions to affordable housing

Across the Metro Detroit area, innovators are finding new ways to develop the affordable housing that the community desperately needs.

“When I grow up.” Inspiring kids to dream big about careers in health care

These collaborations show how growing interest in health care careers can begin early.

Statewide effort tackles postpartum depression and perinatal mood disorders

One of every five* new mothers experiences perinatal mood disorders, but only a small number receive the help they need. The Michigan Health and Hospital Association is working to change that.

First generation Burmese children “Catching the Dream” in Calhoun County

Early learning center reflects children’s home languages, cultural practices, and supports first-generation families.

Detroit Schools Health Hubs
How one school system bridges the care gap with innovative Health Hubs

Detroit’s Health Hubs embed medical, behavioral, and dental care inside schools, ensuring students receive essential services and thrive in class.

Community mental health’s unsung heroes: Ashley Gibson, recovery coach

Gibson’s journey from inmate to recovering addict to recovery coach gives her a unique perspective.

A new tech solution makes it easier for low-income residents to find housing

The Pontiac-based Alliance for Housing has implemented new technology to better connect homeless services organizations, landlords, and people exiting homelessness.

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