Comprehensive Maternal Health Advocacy Initiative

To expand culturally competent maternal and infant health services for Arab American and Middle Eastern North African families in Dearborn, Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities will launch a community-based support program led by bilingual maternal health...

Ingham County Black Doula Cohort: Next Steps

To expand access to culturally responsive maternal care, the Ingham County Health Department will strengthen and support a network of Black doulas through training, peer support, and systems integration. Building on prior efforts, the project will offer postpartum...

Rx Kids – Eastern Upper Peninsula

The purpose of the project is to advance health equity by proactively addressing maternal and infant economic instability. To do this, Michigan State University’s Pediatric Public Health Initiative will work with the University of Michigan Poverty Solutions,...

Improving MI American Indian Cancer Care & Community Health

In August 2023, YesRx launched the StatewideYesRx Network in Michigan, the first of its kind in the nation, to advancehealth equity by improving access to free cancer medications and safelycollecting unused drugs. This initiative focuses on American Indiancommunities,...

Kent County Health Equity Council

After a successful collaborative grant and process, The Kent County Health Department (KCHD) plans to utilize Health Fund support to provide mini-grants to community-based organizations (CBOs) focused on priority health issues and community health equity, particularly...

Raising Hope Senior Program

To reduce food insecurity, improve access to transportation, and promote social engagement among low-income seniors from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds, the Raising Hope Senior Program will deliver monthly food boxes, transportation services, and wellness...

Culturally Adapted Social Programs for Older Asian Americans

To improve social connectedness and delay cognitive decline among older adults in Asian American communities, Eastern Michigan University will partner with local organizations to develop culturally adapted senior center programming. This initiative will serve Chinese,...

Supporting LGBTQ+ Inclusive PACE Programs (SLIPP)

To identify and address barriers to LGBTQ+ older adult participation in PACE (Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) programs, MiGen will partner with PACE of Southeast Michigan to conduct focus groups and develop an implementation plan for an inclusive...

High 5 Multi-Generation Family-Nutrition & Health Initiative

This project aims to reduce food insecurity and improve health outcomes for underserved families in Detroit and Pontiac through education, family engagement, and community partnerships. The program focuses on multi-generational participation, offering nutrition...