$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....
Southeast Michigan coalition elevates caregiver voices
Michigan is home to more than 1.7 million caregivers. These unpaid friends, family members, and neighbors are critical to the wellbeing of older adults—and often, caregivers are older adults. Caregiving is a complex responsibility that requires tremendous effort, and...
Announcing $15.2 Million in New Grant Awards
We’re excited to announce 60 new awards, supporting Michigan’s older adults, systemic health challenges, maternal and infant wellbeing, and community health.
Age-Friendly Conference Envisions an Interconnected Michigan
Michigan’s first age-friendly health conference highlighted the ways age-friendly work benefits us all—and how more collaboration and alignment is the next stage in the journey.
Home-based vaccines deliver critical protection
A Detroit Area Agency on Aging (DAAA) initiative exemplifies the COVID-19 vaccine outreach that remains crucial entering 2022.