As Michigan prepares for rapid growth in its population of older adults, three Michigan universities have joined a global movement to make higher education institutions more "age-friendly."
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Michigan hospitals and community mental health agencies collaborate for whole-person care
With support from the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, many of Michigan’s hospitals and community mental health (CMH) agencies are collaborating to ensure all health care needs for patients are met.
Legacy Society will sustain Autism Alliance of Michigan’s work for decades to come
AAoM is establishing its Legacy Society to recognize donors today for gifts that will provide dollars in perpetuity.
Public health and AI: Great potential and a need for ethical policies
When applying AI to public health, great potentials exist for swifter, nimbler care and pin-pointed personalization. Its use also could exacerbate biases and the misuse of private information.
New training helps Kent County providers better connect residents in need to resources
Health Net of West Michigan's new Care Model Training provides frontline navigators with tools and tactics to better help residents access health care and social services.
Feds tour tribal reservation in Michigan, announce $150M for affordable housing – syracuse.com
Feds tour tribal reservation in Michigan, announce $150M for affordable housing syracuse.com
NHPB among Michigan’s 12 Tribes represented in in the rooms where laws are being made – Second Wave Michigan
NHPB among Michigan’s 12 Tribes represented in in the rooms where laws are being made Second Wave Michigan
From Episcopal Church to House of Hip-Hop: Class Act Detroit inspires young people through the arts
Rashard Dobbins, founder of arts organization Class Act Detroit, tells youth they don't have to be an DJ, muralist or dancer. He would be delighted if they became a nurse who does murals or a preacher that raps.
Detroit 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.
Local health statistics are a click away as community health dashboards proliferate in Michigan
Community health dashboards are readily available online resources that compile various health data for different regions.