The LIFT MI initiative aims to empower communities by training advocates in lead poisoning prevention, directly reaching 60 at-risk families and expanding awareness to over 500 community members. The program supports new state regulations for lead testing in children...
To increase participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and improve access to nutritious meals for children across the state, the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) will conduct a study to identify barriers faced by childcare providers,...
To improve food security across Michigan, Groundwork Center will collaborate with local farmers and food providers to increase the availability of nutritious food at 50 community sites statewide. This initiative will provide tailored technical assistance, empowering...
To address high rates of nutrition-related chronic diseases and food insecurity in Michigan’s Tribal communities, the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan (ITCM) will expand the Food Farmacy program to seven Tribes, providing culturally appropriate produce...
To address food insecurity and improve health outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries in Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will support Medicaid Health Plans in offering nutrition-related services as part of their coverage. By...
To evaluate the impact and barriers of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), this project will analyze their effectiveness in reaching underserved populations and identify barriers to certifying CCBHCs in rural regions. Through a community advisory...
The Harbor Light program operates in multiple locations across Michigan, seeking to strengthen partnerships with hospitals by demonstrating how their programs reduce readmissions and healthcare expenses, particularly in preparation for upcoming Medicaid policy changes...
This project builds on a successful pilot and aims to extend a model that significantly reduced staff turnover among direct care workers. By implementing this model across service regions and enforcing training standards, they plan to train a larger group of in-home...
This project seeks to create a methodology for an emergency medical services (EMS) Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designation. The goal is to bring awareness to EMS workforce shortages and provide a data-driven approach to allocate resources across the state...
