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Doctors expand dental care access for veterans in need

Two Michigan veterans care advocates are tackling the critical gap in veterans’ dental care, offering free clinics through grants and sustainable community programs.  

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Community mental health delivers care to Michigan’s schools

Michigan's CMHs play a critical role in schools, providing counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to students who might otherwise slip through the cracks.  

"This property holds great historical, cultural, and archeological significance, as well as long-term forest research plots, and exceptional hardwood forestland," says State Forester Heather Slayton.
Conservation efforts at Tennessee’s newest state forest to help protect Memphis drinking water

"This property holds great historical, cultural, and archeological significance, as well as long-term forest research plots, and exceptional hardwood forestland," says State Forester Heather Slayton.

This week, we wrap up the More For Memphis series and take a look at all of the focus areas that were addressed throughout the plan's creation. 
Wrapping up the More For Memphis series as the plan is set in motion

This week, we wrap up the More For Memphis series and take a look at all of the focus areas that were addressed throughout the plan's creation. 

This week, we dive into the Justice & Safety anchor of the More For Memphis plan and explore what it takes to build a stronger, safer, and more equitable Memphis. 
Safer & More Equitable: Exploring Justice & Safety aspects of the More For Memphis plan

This week, we dive into the Justice & Safety anchor of the More For Memphis plan and explore what it takes to build a stronger, safer, and more equitable Memphis. 

"Tennessee continues to be a place where we can grow our economy and protect our natural resources at the same time," says Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers.
UM research center wins prestigious award for 5-year study of Memphis aquifer

"Tennessee continues to be a place where we can grow our economy and protect our natural resources at the same time," says Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers.

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.

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.

Justin Merrick is striving to make positive changes across South Memphis and beyond as the Executive Director of the Center for Transforming Communities.
Voices of More for Memphis: Justin Merrick of the Center for Transforming Communities

Tafui Owusu spoke with Justin Merrick of the Center for Transforming Communities about the nonprofit's mission, challenges, and the necessity and power of community engagement.  

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.

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