How Medicaid supports early education and child development

Health care access is inseparable from academic success.

How employee retention grows Michigan’s health care workforce

Retaining folks working within the health care sector is a vital strategy in turning around current and projected workforce shortages.

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.

New Lakeshore Advantage role targets region’s workforce housing shortage 

Community Development Director Chris Marco will help communities and developers expand workforce housing across Ottawa and Allegan counties.

Mountainfilm on Tour brings films, art, and movement to Saugatuck

Mountainfilm on Tour returns to Saugatuck this Saturday for a daylong festival with short documentaries, movement sessions, art, and food.

When everyone is welcome: How Michigan’s CCBHCs are changing care

CCBHCs have been improving access to quality mental health care for Michigan residents since 2021.

“Grateful for what I can do today”: Teen athlete shares story

In her Shore Story, Muskegon teen athlete Grace Offman writes about living with a rare disease, saying it taught her to be “grateful for what I can do today.”

New toolkit helps Michigan communities design homes for everyone

A new statewide toolkit guides planners and developers to build accessible housing that supports aging residents and people with disabilities.

Health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps

HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.

Community foundation awards $551K in grants across Northwest Ottawa County

Grand Haven Area Community Foundation awards $551,000 in grants, including $250,000 to redevelop Spring Lake’s North Bank Park.

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