The Keep It Movin’ (KIM) program will address LGBTQ health disparities in hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. KIM will bring together nutrition and physical activity partners across Southeast Michigan to create an initiative that will prioritize long-term LGBTQ+...
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services (Pine Rest) will improve access to pediatric behavioral health treatment through the implementation of innovative workforce development activities, integrated care training, and improved systemic collaboration. Frontline...
In 2007, the Saginaw County Health Department (SCHD), as a part of a coalition called Step Up Saginaw(SUS), spearheaded a county effort to improve the health of the citizens of Saginaw County. SUS main objectives were to increase physical activity in the community and...
Henry ford health System (HFHS) will implement systems changes to streamline screening and automate referrals to further evaluation at the HFHS’s Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders (CADD) or other community providers. Based on successful system changes seen...
Spectrum Health will develop a multidisciplinary team including a Registered Nurse or Care Manager and Community Health Worker (CHW) to target the barriers to chronic disease self-management in individuals who have recently experienced homelessness. Through this...
This initiative will address the negative impacts on the health and well-being of persons living with dementia by developing numerous Dementia Minds groups throughout Michigan. Supported by the National Council of Dementia Minds- the first and only non-profit founded...
This initiative will address the negative health impacts of depression, anxiety, and social isolation among homebound older adults in three MDHHS programs. The University of Michigan will partner with the MI Choice Waiver Program, Home Help, Adult Services Program,...
Wayne State University’s Citizenship for Health program will create a community-driven program to improve health in Northwest Detroit. In collaboration with HOPE Village Neighborhood, the project team will test a deliberation framework where the community develops and...
This initiative aims to address issues of access to quality and equitable medical care for older adults with chronic disease conditions through a home-based primary care program. The proposal has two related components—the refinement and expansion of the house call...
