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...
Supporting a statewide “Farm to Early Education” strategy
Michigan is home to a rich variety of agricultural resources — wherever you go in our state, there’s a good chance you’re not far from sources for fresh, nutritious, locally grown food. Yet, despite these resources, many Michigan kids live in food-insecure households,...
$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,...
$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...