Joseph Balberde, chief information officer of North Country Community Mental Health

Community mental health agency applies Lean processes to improve service to clients

North Country Community Mental Health applies Lean processes throughout its operations with the result of improving care for its patients.

Angela Gabridge, MiGen executive director, co-chaired a coalition that requested Michigan state funding for LGBTQ+ health.
Michigan addresses LGBTQ+ health disparities with historic $10 million budget allotment

A new allotment in the state budget will directly support the work of community-based organizations that are already providing health-related services to LGBTQ+ Michiganders.

Sustainable stationary goods support environmental and mental health causes

Byway Press is known for its eco-friendly art products that connect with Great Lakes scenery and nostalgia—all while supporting sustainability and mental health causes. Learn more about this Mt. Pleasant-based business in a Q&A with its owner, Victoria Kukla. 

Wendy Groll presenting her keynote speech during the Look Who's Talking luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.
Look Who’s Talking event welcomes Wendy Groll for the Women’s Initiative 20th anniversary luncheon

The Women’s Initiative Fund has been providing important services and programs to the women and girls of Isabella County for 20 years. Their annual “Look Who’s Talking” luncheon fundraiser took place Wednesday, October 11, welcoming Wendy Groll of Handley & Associates to speak on how attendees can use their “powers for good.”

CMURC Mt. Pleasant undergoing major renovations this fall

The CMURC entrepreneurial ecosystem in Mt. Pleasant will escalate soon, as the remodeling of the RC coworking space and business accelerator begins this November, closing the facility starting October 31 with a goal of reopening summer 2024.

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Shelby Holman, Southern Imaginations’ CEO and managing member.
Southern Imaginations helps Michigan collect feedback and plot course for free PreK for All

A collaborative partner with the Policy Equity Group and a member of Governor Whitmer’s PreK for All taskforce, Southern Imaginations has been brought in to help formulate recommendations for rolling out free, universal pre-k to all Michigan 4-year-olds. 

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Michigan’s community mental health agencies expanding crisis care

Michigan’s community mental health agencies are stepping up to evolve the way they offer care to those in need — especially crisis care. Genesee Health System and Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority are two examples.

Eric Lupher, president of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan.
Michigan organizations work to improve poor health outcomes through “path to a prosperous future”

A group of Michigan political, health care, community, and foundation leaders are working together on a project that aims to coordinate sustained investments in Michiganders' health.

“Top 40 Under 40” 2023 inaugural class announced by MMDC and Greater Gratiot Development, Inc.

Discover the winners of the inaugural “Top 40 Under 40” 2023 awards, celebrating young professionals within Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella and Osceola counties, hosted by MMDC and Greater Gratiot Development Inc.

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