To improve maternal and infant health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum people with substance use disorders (SUDs) in Northwest Michigan, this project will provide equitable access to evidence-based treatment and services. By integrating a community health worker...
To address high maternal mortality rates among Black mothers, this project will develop and pilot the Patient Advocate app to amplify patient concerns, improve patient-provider communication, and enhance the exchange of vital health information. By connecting patients...
To address the significant risk of postpartum depression and anxiety among low-income and minority women, CHASS is enhancing existing programs and introducing new initiatives in Southwest Detroit. CHASS plans to expand their evidence-based ROSE Program (an...
Partial to Girls will engage 20 girls aged 12-17 in Jackson’s Black and low-income neighborhoods in a community-based mentorship program to address their various challenges. The program covers education, mental health, and healthy relationships to improve...
This project will develop an innovative service delivery model that reduces barriers to care by training established home visitors to support perinatal clients experiencing depression. The University of Michigan will create a web-based training package focused on...
The Corner Health Center will support the mental and physical wellbeing of mothers and infants by providing young fathers mentorship and education to ensure ongoing comprehensive healthcare engagement. Parenting classes will be provided to equip young fathers and...
The Centering Pregnancy model will improve and increase access to prenatal care in Northeast Michigan by facilitating a family-centered small group setting that supports patient engagement, provider-patient interaction, and health navigation.
A collaborative cohort of doulas that will receive free doula training and serve as doula ambassadors in return. The doula cohort will provide education and outreach services in Muskegon County and leverage the new Michigan Medicaid doula policy within the How YOU...
Implementation of a community-based doula program targeting Medicaid-eligible pregnant women in Bay and Saginaw counties. Culturally relevant training for local doula recruits to eventually provide non-clinical emotional, physical, and informational support to...
