How Michigan’s place-based initiatives are addressing health equity at a regional level
These initiatives forge private-public collaborations to create systemic improvements in health and wellness across multiple counties.
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Q&A with the central Michigan woman changing the way we treat opioid dependency
A physician with a track record of positive change is tackling a national epidemic right here at home. A $433,500 grant is increasing the impact of her work.
Nineteen ways to stick to your resolutions
Whether you want to improve your health, boost your finances, or get involved in the community, there are ample resources to help you stick to your goals right here in Isabella County.
Survey: Isabella County residents most concerned about access to affordable health care services
The survey asked residents about sixteen key areas of concern such as health care, crime, and jobs.
Home for the holidays and beyond
For people struggling with poverty, it can take the support of a village to get back on their feet. Once there, many become part of that village for others.
Shirley Decker’s secret to life is keeping busy
95-year old Shirley Decker says community involvement has kept her compassionate and energetic.
An invasive species may help ward off cancer and chronic disease
Just west of Mt. Pleasant, Autumn Berry Farm operates in a regulatory grey area. The bright red berries harvested from its fields each fall may hold health benefits we're only just beginning to understand.
With a focus on research, Central Michigan University, is putting its stamp on the scientific world
In the U.S., most research is conducted by a small percentage of higher education institutions. With ongoing trials in areas such as mitochondrial repair, tuberculosis, and Alzheimer's disease, CMU is among them.
How once-vacant sites are becoming hubs for health equity in Michigan
Marginalized Michigan residents are finding health services in easily accessible neighborhood locations, and formerly defunct buildings are becoming bright spots on their blocks.
Mt. Pleasant’s Discovery Museum wants kid to run, explore, and play their way into learning
Mt. Pleasant's Discovery Museum offers 12,000 square-feet of space for kids to move, learn, and explore.
Q&A with the central Michigan woman changing the way we treat opioid dependency
A physician with a track record of positive change is tackling a national epidemic right here at home. A $433,500 grant is increasing the impact of her work.
Nineteen ways to stick to your resolutions
Whether you want to improve your health, boost your finances, or get involved in the community, there are ample resources to help you stick to your goals right here in Isabella County.
Survey: Isabella County residents most concerned about access to affordable health care services
The survey asked residents about sixteen key areas of concern such as health care, crime, and jobs.
Home for the holidays and beyond
For people struggling with poverty, it can take the support of a village to get back on their feet. Once there, many become part of that village for others.
Shirley Decker’s secret to life is keeping busy
95-year old Shirley Decker says community involvement has kept her compassionate and energetic.
An invasive species may help ward off cancer and chronic disease
Just west of Mt. Pleasant, Autumn Berry Farm operates in a regulatory grey area. The bright red berries harvested from its fields each fall may hold health benefits we're only just beginning to understand.
With a focus on research, Central Michigan University, is putting its stamp on the scientific world
In the U.S., most research is conducted by a small percentage of higher education institutions. With ongoing trials in areas such as mitochondrial repair, tuberculosis, and Alzheimer's disease, CMU is among them.
How once-vacant sites are becoming hubs for health equity in Michigan
Marginalized Michigan residents are finding health services in easily accessible neighborhood locations, and formerly defunct buildings are becoming bright spots on their blocks.
Mt. Pleasant’s Discovery Museum wants kid to run, explore, and play their way into learning
Mt. Pleasant's Discovery Museum offers 12,000 square-feet of space for kids to move, learn, and explore.
