New info tools demonstrate impact, enhance transparency
At the Health Fund, we continually ask ourselves how we can listen better to improve our service to applicants, grantees, and communities. Last December, we shared results from our second independent survey of both grantees plus applicants whose proposals were not...
New collaborations hold promise for a better caregiving environment
As Michigan’s population continues to get older on average, finding effective approaches to give caregivers the help, knowledge, and tools they need has never been more important. The Health Fund is supporting two new collaborative solutions for caregiving.
$14.3 million in new grants to drive aging supports, strategic solutions, and more
The Health Fund has approved 60 new grants totaling more than $14.7 million to advance efforts across the state aimed at improving health for Michigan residents.
2022 annual report highlights a year of learning
The Health Fund’s 2022 Annual Report is now available online. As we looked back on the year, we were struck by the recurrent themes of listening, learning, and experimentation that emerged in our work. Efforts like our updated Behavioral Health Access Study,...
Report shares state of telehealth in Michigan
One of the many transformational shifts brought on by COVID-19 was the widespread adoption of telehealth technology. Though it existed as a tool previously, the pandemic prompted patients, policymakers, and providers to rapidly adjust their approach to telemedicine,...
Collaborations aim to advance elder justice
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a valuable opportunity to talk about the problem of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, which impacts up to 73,000 older adults in our state. Ensuring the physical, mental, financial well-being of older adults is...
Announcing $6 million in grants for mothers and infants, community health
The Health Fund is awarding 42 new grants totaling more than $6 million to recipient organizations from across the state. Grants range in size from $25,000 to $500,000 and will support projects and organizations committed to improving health for Michigan residents....