Shiawassee County organizations will collaborate through this project to improve food distribution systems, increase access to nutritious local food, and create a centralized hub for residents seeking related social determinants of health resources. Led by an external...
The Allegan Food Alliance aims to tackle food insecurity and health equity in Allegan County through a cross-sector task force uniting farmers, schools, healthcare providers, human service agencies, and community organizations to build a resilient and equitable food...
Detroit’s youth are facing escalating mental health challenges, with nearly half experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma exacerbated by exposure to violence and poverty, along with limited access to services. This project aims to bridge these gaps by...
To improve access to behavioral health services in Northern Michigan, this project expands educational programs, enhances internship opportunities, and establishes a volunteer therapy corps to attract students and new professionals to behavioral health careers. By...
The Disability Justice Alliance will develop a plan to implement the recommendations of a statewide analysis that identified gaps and concerns in the disability landscape and integrate disability justice principles at the organizational level. This effort will foster...
This initiative addresses the health disparities faced by aging Muslim Americans, due to racial and religious discrimination. By leveraging a Participatory Asset Map and forming community-driven working groups, the project aims to identify barriers to accessing care,...
This program aims to overcome nursing home quality challenges through the formation of a Michigan State Leadership Team, focusing on teamwork, quality improvement, and health equity in local nursing homes. Leveraging work initiated by the Moving Forward Coalition and...
This proposal aims to address the pressing issue of falls among older adults by creating a centralized, easily accessible hub via 2-1-1 to connect them with fall prevention resources in Michigan. The initiative seeks to enhance awareness of existing fall prevention...
The Interoperability Institute, in collaboration with several Michigan universities, is spearheading the creation of the Michigan Health Interoperability Virtual eLaboratory (MiHIVE) to equip graduates with the necessary skills for entering health-IT careers. The...
