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 project’s primary aim is to empower older adults and individuals with disabilities by connecting them to legal alternatives and services, safeguarding their autonomy and preventing restrictive guardianships. By implementing 3-5 pilot projects in select...
This project will extend the successful NorthStar Palliative Care model to the City of Detroit, enhancing patient support in coordination with primary care physicians and specialists. The initiative aims to bridge the current service gap by serving underinsured...
This program addresses the heightened isolation and limited healthcare access faced by older adults in rural areas, exacerbated by the shift to virtual services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Building on the success of the Virtual Table pilot, it focuses on enhancing...
This project aims to address the shortage of Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) professionals and the demographic disparities in the social work workforce throughout Michigan. The project will shift focus from a test-based approach to social work licensure to...
This initiative aims to address health disparities in pediatric care in Michigan by forming a Pediatric Health Equity (PHE) collaborative network of community health systems and hospitals. Building off a 2022 Health Fund project that explored issues in child health...
Due to disruptions in healthcare operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency departments have become important access points for HIV/STI testing. Initially focused on the high-need area of Southeast Michigan, this collaborative will bring together healthcare...
This project addresses the significant mental health challenges experienced by homeless youth in Michigan. The initiative aims to explore the impact of providing 365 days of prevention and aftercare behavioral health services to runaway and homeless youth (RHY) in...
This project will launch an Aging in Place Home Repair Program, focusing on critical home repairs for older adults to age in place. The initiative will allow partners to work together during the intake process, facilitating warm transfers and referrals, including...
