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The Davies Project expands care by connecting families to oral health
With Delta Dental Foundation’s support, The Davies Project, based in Lansing, removes transportation barriers, helping families access dental care as well as critical medical appointments for seriously and chronically ill children and expectant women.
Pints for the Planet: Griffin Claw saves grains from dumps, cuts carbon footprint
Griffin Claw Brewing in Birmingham is changing the brewery game by implementing multiple sustainable practices like sending their brewers' grain to local farmers and recapturing CO2 to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.
Policies, programs, and research shaping maternal mental health care
How the Center for Health and Research Transformation is working to improve mental health for pregnant and parenting individuals.
Local networks, real results: Success stories from Michigan’s CMHs
Michigan's community mental health agencies serve as lifelines and innovators.
Chocolate Dripped Strawberries, Salt Caves, and Wellness: Oak Park small businesses have something for everyone this holiday season
Oak Park’s partnerships with local businesses help create opportunities for unique gifts and experiences.
Homelessness after 50: Oakland County’s older adults face unique challenges while unhoused
Homelessness brings extra challenges for the many middle-aged and older adults who experience it in Oakland County.
SDOH Hubs improve mental and physical health while reducing disparities
The goal is to improve health outcomes, achieve health equity, and remove barriers to opportunity.
These 3 Pontiac initiatives are igniting citywide momentum
In Pontiac, a series of ambitious community-driven initiatives is redefining what local revitalization looks like.
Dental therapy offers Michigan an innovative path to expand essential oral health care
Michigan introduces licensed dental therapists to address provider shortages, empowering students to deliver vital community care.
The Davies Project expands care by connecting families to oral health
With Delta Dental Foundation’s support, The Davies Project, based in Lansing, removes transportation barriers, helping families access dental care as well as critical medical appointments for seriously and chronically ill children and expectant women.
Pints for the Planet: Griffin Claw saves grains from dumps, cuts carbon footprint
Griffin Claw Brewing in Birmingham is changing the brewery game by implementing multiple sustainable practices like sending their brewers' grain to local farmers and recapturing CO2 to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.
Policies, programs, and research shaping maternal mental health care
How the Center for Health and Research Transformation is working to improve mental health for pregnant and parenting individuals.
Local networks, real results: Success stories from Michigan’s CMHs
Michigan's community mental health agencies serve as lifelines and innovators.
Chocolate Dripped Strawberries, Salt Caves, and Wellness: Oak Park small businesses have something for everyone this holiday season
Oak Park’s partnerships with local businesses help create opportunities for unique gifts and experiences.
Homelessness after 50: Oakland County’s older adults face unique challenges while unhoused
Homelessness brings extra challenges for the many middle-aged and older adults who experience it in Oakland County.
SDOH Hubs improve mental and physical health while reducing disparities
The goal is to improve health outcomes, achieve health equity, and remove barriers to opportunity.
These 3 Pontiac initiatives are igniting citywide momentum
In Pontiac, a series of ambitious community-driven initiatives is redefining what local revitalization looks like.
Dental therapy offers Michigan an innovative path to expand essential oral health care
Michigan introduces licensed dental therapists to address provider shortages, empowering students to deliver vital community care.
