Health

Metromode coverage of hospitals, clinics, public health, and mental health developments and initiatives.

AARP Michigan volunteer Howard Pizzo, AARP Michigan Communications Manager Mark Hornbeck, and AARP Michigan State Director Paula Cunningham on the Lansing River Trail.

Michigan pursues “age-friendly everything” to support growing older adult population

With the coming growth in Michigan's older adult population, the existing movement towards age-friendly health systems has broadened to embrace the concept of "age-friendly everything."

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A view of the Huron Valley Trail
Huron Valley Trail receives $250,000 maintenance grant, plans new connection

An Oakland County trail is getting some much needed maintenance money as it looks to link up with another nearby non-motorized route.

Rachel Bloch, the Marquette-Alger Regional Education Service Agency’s health education consultant and MFF SNAP-Ed program lead.
Innovative program makes CSAs accessible to Michigan families

A program called Michigan Farm to Family: CSA offers families fresh fruits and vegetables through local community supported agriculture shares at a reduced price.

Art on the Grand will feature 65 artists, the majority of which are from Michigan.
Art on the Grand puts the ‘art’ back in art fair

The annual art fair, now in its twelfth year as a stand-alone event, will bring back the art and artists to Grand River Avenue on Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6.

A young participant in The Learning Kitchen.
Cooking classes help Detroit youth knock out bad eating habits

Through a program called The Learning Kitchen, offered by GenesisHOPE Community Development Corporation, third through eighth graders are top contenders when it comes to eating more fruits and vegetables.

Isabel Romero looks at mementos of her family members who have died of COVID-19.
Grief in isolation: Michiganders navigate a disrupted grieving process during COVID-19

In the absence of many traditional, in-person rituals, the pandemic has forced many to grieve in extremely unusual ways.

Patios ‘N Pints is just one of several Thursday night traditions returning June 3.
‘Thursday nights will be extremely healing for the community’ and Dodge Park is ready for it

“It provides a sense of community. Without Sterling Heights having a traditional downtown, Dodge Park is where everyone comes together,” says Troy Nowotny, recreation supervisor for Sterling Heights.

Apartment unit managed by Ginosko Development Company
Affordable housing: What is it, where to find it, and why it’s Detroit’s next best bet

As more cities find innovative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis, is there a focus on affordable housing in Detroit? 

The Lincoln Park Farmers Market 2021 season begins Sunday, June 6.
After a tough 2020, Lincoln Park Farmers Market to bring back weekly markets in 2021

“We’re seeing more people and more new people wanting to be vendors this year. I think with the pandemic, people are getting interested in growing their own food and starting new businesses,” says Leslie Lynch-Wilson.

End-of-life doula Toula Saratsis holds a photo of her daughter Angelica, who died at age 7 of a rare genetic disorder.
Palliative care maximizes quality of life for Michiganders facing serious illness and death

Springing up across Michigan, palliative care programs aim to shift the way we think about death and serious illness.

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