‘Food as medicine’ interventions connect hunger to health
A new Food Bank Council of Michigan initiative intends to expand a model in which the second situation is treated much like the first—where produce can be given to patients as seamlessly as medication can.
Report: Michigan Food Environment Scan
This MPHI report looks at food interventions across Michigan, identifying the strengths and gaps of the work.
Announcing $14.6 million in new health awards
We’re pleased to announce 40 new awards through our 2020 Behavioral Health and Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles programs! The funded projects are innovative efforts to improve the state of health in every part of Michigan.
Has telehealth turned a corner?
New legislation signed Wednesday by Governor Whitmer is helping make sure that the benefits of the technology are here to stay. The bipartisan, five-bill package will expand the availability of telemedicine for Michigan’s Medicaid enrollees, starting in October 2020.
Investing $5.3 million in the health of Michigan communities
We’re excited to announce 70 new awards through our 2020 Community Health Impact grant program! The selected organizations are making a difference from within Michigan communities all over the state.
Report: Health-related transportation in Michigan
Our 2020 report looks at the current state of transportation in Michigan, highlights some of our past funding, and provides a guide future investments.
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioids—An Overview
Medication-assisted treatment is a critically important tool available for opioid use disorder, and yet it continues to be widely misunderstood and underutilized. We want to dispel some myths and explain why this rapidly developing treatment is a game-changer in the field of substance use disorder care.
Fast-tracking $3 million in telehealth awards
The Health Fund and four other funders are joining together to support 61 Michigan health organizations as they ramp up telehealth efforts. The nearly $3 million of grants will help patients access critical care without putting themselves, their families, or their doctors at risk.
Special Message from the Health Fund on COVID-19
As we all continue to monitor coronavirus developments and adapt to the “new normal,” the health and safety of Michigan residents remains the Health Fund’s top priority. Here are the steps we’re taking to slow the spread of COVID-19 and support our grant partners in this uncertain time.
Looking back at 2019
“A Year in Health” illustrates some of ways we learned from our partners and spread the word about their work, from studying behavioral healthcare access to investing in health journalism.
Announcing $13.7 million in Health Fund grant awards
We’re excited to announce 39 new awards through our 2019 Healthy Aging and Special Projects & Emerging Ideas programs! The selected projects are making bold efforts to improve the health of Michigan residents young and old.
Tribal traditions help children preserve culture, fight obesity
For Michelle Schulte and the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, the food-as-medicine movement is an expression of a long-standing tradition—one in which diet and medicine have long been intertwined.