$14.7 million in new grants to produce health impact throughout Michigan
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.
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,...
Planning for a healthier future: addressing the built environment
What role do walkable streets play in our health? What about safe sidewalks, plentiful parks, or accessible transit? How we move through the world has a big impact on health outcomes—and our built environment has a big impact on how we move through the world. Since...
2022 Children’s Health Forum: What we learned
In fall of 2022, the Michigan Health Endowment Fund hosted grantees, leaders, and other partners working in children’s food security, nutrition, and fitness. We wanted to learn about the most persistent challenges and the ripest opportunities in these areas and how...
New Health Fund awards invest in innovative health efforts statewide
We’re pleased to announce 49 new awards through our 2022 Behavioral Health, Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles, and Capacity Building programs! The funded projects are innovative efforts to improve the state of health in every part of Michigan.
Investing $11.2 million in a healthier Michigan
We’re pleased to announce 35 new awards through our 2020 Behavioral Health and Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles programs! The funded projects are innovative efforts to improve the state of health in every part of Michigan.
‘Food as medicine’ interventions connect hunger to health
A new Food Bank Council of Michigan initiative intends to expand a model in which the second situation is treated much like the first—where produce can be given to patients as seamlessly as medication can.
Report: Michigan Food Environment Scan
This MPHI report looks at food interventions across Michigan, identifying the strengths and gaps of the work.
Announcing $14.6 million in new health awards
We’re pleased to announce 40 new awards through our 2020 Behavioral Health and Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles programs! The funded projects are innovative efforts to improve the state of health in every part of Michigan.