2022 annual report highlights a year of learning
The Health Fund's 2022 Annual Report is now available online. As we looked back on the year, we were struck by the recurrent themes of listening, learning, and experimentation that emerged in our work. Efforts like our updated Behavioral Health Access Study, input...
Police social work project offers innovative approach to behavioral health support
Left unaddressed, mental illness, substance use disorders, and other behavioral health issues can lead to behaviors that bring affected people into contact with the police. Often, the criminal justice system is not the best solution for the people in crisis, their...
$14.7 million in new grants to produce health impact throughout Michigan
The Health Fund has approved 60 new grants totaling more than $14.7 million to advance efforts across the state aimed at improving health for Michigan residents.
Report shares state of telehealth in Michigan
One of the many transformational shifts brought on by COVID-19 was the widespread adoption of telehealth technology. Though it existed as a tool previously, the pandemic prompted patients, policymakers, and providers to rapidly adjust their approach to telemedicine,...
Collaborations aim to advance elder justice
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a valuable opportunity to talk about the problem of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, which impacts up to 73,000 older adults in our state. Ensuring the physical, mental, financial well-being of older adults is...
Announcing $6 million in grants for mothers and infants, community health
The Health Fund is awarding 42 new grants totaling more than $6 million to recipient organizations from across the state. Grants range in size from $25,000 to $500,000 and will support projects and organizations committed to improving health for Michigan residents....
Helping health nonprofits raise more money
A healthy future for Michigan requires a strong network of organizations that can deliver solutions for our state’s health needs. Michigan has plenty of outstanding institutions and nonprofits already doing this work, and the Health Fund is proud to count many of them...
Southeast Michigan coalition elevates caregiver voices
Michigan is home to more than 1.7 million caregivers. These unpaid friends, family members, and neighbors are critical to the wellbeing of older adults—and often, caregivers are older adults. Caregiving is a complex responsibility that requires tremendous effort, and...
Guest blog: Using client feedback to improve services
The Health Fund's Capacity Building program is a robust resource for organizations working to improve the health of Michigan residents. Through the program, Health Fund grantees and their project partners are eligible to participate with Listen4Good to strengthen...
Defining a new standard for community engagement
The Health Fund’s Community Health Impact program has long emphasized supporting projects that are community-driven. In 2023, the program is moving even further in this direction to ensure that the individuals and groups affected by a health issue lead in creating...