To establish accessible and culturally relevant maternal health services for Indigenous families, the Gun Lake Tribe will launch a comprehensive program at the Gun Lake Tribal Health Center. The initiative will train staff, develop referral systems and care protocols,...
To improve access to care for birthing individuals with substance use or opioid use disorders in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the CIRCLE UP program will integrate evidence-based pharmacotherapy, mental health services, and support for social determinants of...
The purpose of the project is to advance health equity by proactively addressing maternal and infant economic instability. To do this, Michigan State University’s Pediatric Public Health Initiative will work with the University of Michigan Poverty Solutions,...
In response to needs cited by parents and families experiencing chronic stress and financial barriers that hinder access to therapy, The Shul created a free parent education symposium, which has evolved into the “Positive Parenting” program. This new...
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 improve access to maternal and infant health services in Midland County, this project will expand in-home visits to provide both Early Head Start (EHS) and WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) for families encountering...
To address the severe lack of breastfeeding support available in Michigan’s Thumb region, Marlette Regional Hospital will initiate a breastfeeding access program led by a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, offering individual consultations and community classes at...
To reduce disparities in maternity-related risks and health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum migrant and refugee individuals in Kalamazoo County, Western Michigan University aims to increase service accessibility through contracting translators and interpreters,...
To improve maternal smoking cessation rates and encourage implementation of The Smoking Cessation and Reduction in Pregnancy Treatment (SCRIPT) in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P.), this project will assign each participant a community health worker (CHW) to provide...
