MI Mental Health spoke with Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Chief Operations Officer Joanie Blamer and Sanilac County Community Mental Health CEO Wil Morris on addressing the mental health and wellness needs of rural communities.
“The state of Michigan has realized that this is a ‘do or die’ moment with this economic and technological transformation of the automotive industry and related industries,” says University of Toronto Professor Richard Florida. It's one of the reasons he is part of a group working closely with universities, cities, and stakeholders to build better, more vibrant, sustainable cities in our state.
PreK for All listening sessions in Michigan's 10 prosperity regions gather feedback from parents, childcare providers, and educators.
Michigan's community mental health agencies address children’s mental health care but need legislative change to do it better.
Isabella Bank has been serving communities across the central Michigan region for 120 years. Jerome Schwind has been a part of the organization since 1999. Currently, Schwind serves as the Bank president and is set to take on the role of CEO in January. We spoke with him to discover more about Isabella Bank’s community roots, connections, and their plans to commemorate the organization’s 120-year anniversary.
A new open-air wellness center and fitness court can be found at McDonald Park. Adorned with local artwork, and supported by a workout app, the outdoor Fitness Court® is designed for solo or group fitness, free of charge.
Summit Smokehouse & Tap Room opened a new Shifties Mug Club Taproom, released a revamped menu, and has spruced up their outdoor patio seating. We talked with Summit’s Kash Meisheri about the changes to the Mt. Pleasant restaurant… And what’s next.
An annual collaboration among a slew of cross-sector organizations and community members has created 15 teams working to develop solutions to community challenges in Muskegon County.
Prioritizing children’s health and wellness is the first step toward ensuring they are prepared for a successful school year and able to fully participate in learning.
Parity means if an insurance provider covers behavioral health care that coverage must be similar to the access provided to physical health care.
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